At least 15 people have been reported killed and many others injured in an attack on Ancha village of Miango District in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The gunmen attacked the community at about 1:00 a.m. Thursday, while residents were asleep. The victims are believed to be members of the Irigwe ethnic […]
Day: January 15, 2022
Pensioners hail Buhari for adoption of technology-driven verification
Pensioners in the South-East have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the use of technology-driven verification to stamp out all forms of stress in the pension system. The pensioners gave the commendation at the launch of “Am Alive” Application by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in the South-East in Enugu on Friday. […]
C Covid-19: WHO approves two new treatments
The World Health Organization approved two new Covid-19 treatments on Friday, growing the arsenal of tools along with vaccines to stave off severe illness and death from the virus. The news comes as Omicron cases fill hospitals around the world with the WHO predicting half of Europe will be infected by March. In […]
We’ll overcome security challenges, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed confidence that the nation will overcome the prevailing insecurity situation in parts of the country. The president gave the assurance during a visit on Friday to the State House, Abuja, by the Grand Khalifa (overall head) of the Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement World-Wide, Tidjani Ali Bin Arabi Arabi was […]
Nigeria needs peacemakers, not spoilers – Femi Adesina
Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, says that Nigeria needs peacemakers who will entrench nationalism and patriotism in the polity, and not spoilers. Adesina stated this when he received a merit award from the Ambassadors of Voice for Change, a group of Nollywood actors and entertainers, led by […]
AFCON 2021: We’ll play Sudan with utmost respect – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen said his team would play Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with utmost respect. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria would take on Sudan in their second Group D game of the AFCON, at the […]
AFRDC: Buhari, others honour fallen, living heroes
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday led the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of National Assembly, service chiefs and members of the diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved laying of wreaths at the National Arcade in Abuja, was the climax of the main activities lined up to […]
INEC fixes Feb. 26 for by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the conduct of six outstanding constituencies by-elections in four states for Feb. 26. The commission announced this in a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee on Friday evening in Abuja. Okoye said that the decision […]
Awaziem yet to recover from ankle injury, says Coach Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, on Friday said Chidozie Awaziem had not recovered from an ankle injury. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles had their last training session at the practice pitch of the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua on Friday before their game against Sudan. Eguavoen, […]
Edo female cricket league to improve quality of national team, coach says
Theophilus Ibodeme, assistant coach of the national female cricket team, said that the upcoming Edo female cricket league, would improve the quality of the national team. Ibodeme told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the league, scheduled to begin on Jan. 15, would be an avenue to scout for more talents. […]