An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, , Salawu Gana on Monday, told an Abuja High Court that the contract awards for vehicles purchased by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) passed due process of procurement laws. Gana, who testified as the 10th witness (PW 10) admitted that quotations for supply of the vehicles…
The Federal Government has announced the development of a comprehensive implementation plan for Catastrophic Health Insurance to support patients with end-stage renal diseases, sickle cell disease, and cancers. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a ministerial media conference to mark World Cancer…
The search for missing people in the area of eastern Spain hit by severe flooding continued on Monday, almost a week after the disaster claimed more than 200 lives. Attention is now focused on a shopping centre in Aldaia, a suburb of the provincial capital Valencia. Water is being pumped out of the underground car…
Seven terrorists were killed and three others injured in separate operations by the Pakistani military across the country, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The ISPR, the media wing of Pakistan’s military, said one incident happened in the North Waziristan tribal district where a terrorist was killed in an intelligence-based operation. The second incident took…
Erling Haaland criticised himself after Manchester City fell to another chastening defeat on Saturday but said the players are still backing manager Pep Guardiola. City looked devoid of confidence, ideas and fight in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa which deepened their surprising crisis. The reigning four-time Premier League champions have been beaten in six…
Discover how Russia is using car tires to shield their aircraft from Ukrainian drone threats. Explore the effectiveness of this unconventional technique and its impact on military operations. Learn about the evolving dynamics of the conflict in Eastern Europe. In a surprising development, Russia has employed a unique strategy to safeguard its aircraft against the…
The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, said his country would continue to mediate for peace in Gaza, saying, the international community bears responsibility for its failure to stop the catastrophe in Gaza. The Amir of Qatar told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that after almost a…
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed an explosion at the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of the state. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s Spokesperson, made the confirmation while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. She said that details of the explosion were still…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has led a team of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) experts to acquire fighter jets and helicopters from Messrs Leonardo S.p.A in Italy. Members of the delegation include officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, to finalise acquisition of fighter jets and helicopters from…
Former NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg ,is to travel to Washington for the inauguration of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump on Jan. 20. Stoltenberg, who is set to become the head of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), told dpa on Tuesday that his focus would be strengthening U.S.-European relations in his new role. Stoltenberg is expected…
