Lassa fatality rate increses by 18.6%-NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 145 deaths from Lassa fever as of Epidemiological Week 25, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.6 per cent. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
BREAKING: PDP reinstates Wike’s ally, Samuel Anyanwu
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reinstated Samuel Anyanwu to his position as National Secretary At a press briefing on Wednesday, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the…
EFCC probe former key officials of NNPCL over alleged $7.2bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Umar Isa. Umar Isa. was arrested in connection…
Plunge in oil supply fears ease as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
Global oil prices plunged to their lowest levels in over a week following the news of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, as announced by US President, Donald Trump.…
Bauchi Gov visits UBEC, affirms commitment to basic education
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has paid a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, in Abuja, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening basic education in…
BREAKING: INEC rejects petition for Natasha Apothi-Uduaghan’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected the petition sent to it for the recall of the lawmaker representing Kogi central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Commission, in a…
Senator Natasha lands in Kogi amid security concerns
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central senatorial district has landed in her constituency despite moves by the state government and the Nigeria Police to stop her planned rally. This is…
Tourist submarine carrying Russians sinks off Egypt’s coast, fatalities recorded
At least six foreigners were killed on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, The local governor’s office disclosed this on Thursday without…
I am being blackmailed- Tunde Ayeni on alleged paternity fraud
Former Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni, has continued to deny fathering a child with an Abuja-based lawyer, Adaobi Alagwu, alleging he is being blackmailed. Ayeni swore an affidavit before the…
NUJ FCT Council hails Wike over infrastructural development
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council, has commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for his visible efforts in improving infrastructural development within the…