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Benson-Idahosa Boosts Staff, Inmates’ Welfare with Solar Powered Borehole at Edo Correctional Centre
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Archbishop of Church of God Mission International (CGMI), Bishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, has donated a solar-powered borehole to Oko Correctional Centre, Benin. Benson-Idahosa, represented by Bishop Wale Ajayi on
Gov. Nwifuru sacks Works Commissioner
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the immediate removal from office of the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam. The governor also
Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists
Linguists estimate that if current non-transmission trends persist, many of Nigeria’s more than 500 indigenous languages could face severe endangerment or extinction within 50 to 70 years. Children, parents and
What to know about Denmark’s deal with Trump over Greenland
Denmark on Saturday hailed a “binding” deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security and bar Russian and Chinese bases from the Arctic
High flood to hit Lagos, Delta, Imo, 12 other states in 7 days – NiHSA
…asks affected people to relocate By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NiHSA) has said a seven-day high flood will hit Imo, Cross River, Lagos and 12 other
Bauchi Coalition Mobilises 10,000 Volunteers For Senator Jika
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Coalition of Concerned People of Bauchi and other groups affiliated to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to mobilise 10,000 volunteers to drive the
Scotland proposes 3 visa routes to attract Nigerian, other foreign workers
By Mmesoma Goodness The Scottish Government has proposed three tailored immigration routes to attract foreign workers and graduates to Scotland as the country tackles population decline, an ageing population and
Kano by-election records low voter turnout
There was low voter turnout on Saturday during the by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into the Dawakin Kudu state constituency, Kano State. The News Agency of
I was born here, Senegal job is a homecoming – Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira has described his appointment as Senegal head coach as “an honour” and said taking charge of the Teranga Lions was “one from the heart”. Vieira, 50, was born
Jehovah’s Witnesses adjust blood transfusion policy
Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced an adjustment to their policy on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide based on personal conscience whether to accept or donate the four main components of
