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Boko Haram retakes Borno LG, residents trapped
By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Armed Boko Haram sect loaded with an unspecified number of gun trucks on Monday evening invaded Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno state and overwhelmed
Man, 46, docked over alleged assault in Osun
The Police in Osun on Tuesday arraigned a 46-year-old man , Sowummo Olalekan, before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates ‘ Court over alleged assault. Olalekan, who claimed to be a civil
Reps seek to enforce treatment of victims of gunshot wounds
By Tordue Salem – Abuja The House of Representatives committee on health services, Tuesday, began a pubic hearing on six key health bills, including some to compel hospitals in the
UCH CMD lauds arrival of COVID-19 vaccine, says it will save more lives
As Nigeria receives 3.94 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the University College Hospital, Ibadan has lauded the historic moment as a significant step in the fight against the coronavirus
Nigerian Senate Affirms New Service Chiefs’ Appointment
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of the new service chiefs recently appointed by the country’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Their confirmation on Tuesday followed the consideration of the report of the Committee
Court remands 72-year-old man for allegedly sodomising minor
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano State on Tuesday ordered that a 72-year-old man, Abdulsalam Abubakar, who allegedly sodomised a 12-year-old boy be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal
Minor fire incident reported at Army Headquarters
The Nigerian army has reported a minor fire incident resulting from electric spark on Tuesday morning at the headquarters complex in Abuja. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima,
Nigerian-born Professor Akande Gets UK Nomination as Representative at UN Commission
The United Kingdom has nominated a Nigerian-born professor of international law, Dapo Akande, as its candidate for the International Law Commission at the United Nations ahead of a UN election billed for November. Professor
PHOTOS: Nigerian pastor, Fola Alade, others meet UK Prime minister over COVID vaccination
The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson has met with church and community leaders, including Sola Fola-Alade, a UK-based Nigerian pastor, to discuss COVID-19 vaccination. Speaking at the
Blockade of food to South will complicate economic, political problems – ACF
…Urges Union to halt embargo By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has called on the leadership of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and cattle dealers to put a
