The African Union formally took its seat as a new member of the G20 Saturday at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The expansion of the bloc is a notable diplomatic victory for Modi, who faces national elections next year and has used hosting rights for this year’s forum to burnish his image…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman and two Angolans who excreted a total of 236 wraps of cocaine. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspects were arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
As Nigerians join in marking World Toothache Day on Sunday, dentists have called for the implementation of an oral health policy for the oral wellbeing of Nigerians. The dentists made the call in Ibadan while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews. A consultant Family Dentist, Dr Clara Akinyamoju, remarked that…
Mr Pius Abang, a former member of the House of Representatives, has denied any involvement in the Boje, Isobendeghe communal clash in Boki Local Government of Cross River. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the communal clash which started on the 23, had as at on Saturday claimed two persons lives. Abang, who…
The Nanedi Usman-led National Executive Council (NEC) of Labour Party has set up a five-man disciplinary committee to investigate alleged gross misconduct against Mr Julius Abure. The NEC also gave Abure 48 hours to explain why disciplinary actions should not be taken against him over the alleged misconduct. Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Sen….
The Ebonyi State Police Command said its operatives rescued a kidnap victim, Thank-God Obasi, from a toilet in a hotel located in Ezzangbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA). The command’s spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement in Abakaliki on Sunday. Mr Ukandu explained that Obasi was allegedly kidnapped, tied and locked up…
The Defence Headquarters wishes to react to some social media video clips been circulated arising from the presence of some United Nations Peacekeeping fighting vehicles and equipment sighted recently in Benin, Edo state. This has resulted to insinuations which are inimical to public peace and may even cause panic. The Defence Headquarters hereby state…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has inaugurated seven infrastructure and capacity-building projects in Yobe, reaffirming its commitment to the reconstruction and long-term development of the North-East region. Mr Mohammed Alkali, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEDC, made this known during the inauguration in Damaturu on Monday. He highlighted the key completed…
Nigeria’s table tennis sensation, Matthew Kuti, has been included in the star-studded line-up for the 2025 African Cup, scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27. A statement issued by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) on Sunday, said that Kuti was listed by the Federation due to his growing…
Former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Chief Gbenga Daniel, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Daniel made the call on Sunday during the Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Mid-Term Community Assessment and Review Tour held at Ijebu Imushin, in Ijebu East…
