Severe Lassa Fever Epidemic hits Nigeria, 450 Reported Cases, 37 Dead Says WHO
It’s getting scary. On Tuesday a yellow fever epidemic was declared in Nigeria with the World Health Organization saying as many as 450...
Okonjo-Iweala, Joins High Level Group on Governance of the Commonwealth Secretariat
Former coordinating minister of the economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is part of the High Level Group that will make recommendations on governance of the...
Buhari administration unveils new initiatives to counter violent extremism
Facing increased threat and criticism of violent extremism at home, the federal government on Tuesday unveiled new initiatives to fight homegrown violent extremists,...
Not in IBB’s character By Sufuyan Ojeifo
The Igala of Kogi state in north central Nigeria have a proverb that succinctly explicates an exception to what is generally seen or...
To NatGeo: A story idea on Nigerian animals by Reuben Abati
Dear Editor, NatGeo, I am a great fan of your magazine, National Geographic, and your sister platform, National Geo Wild, and your coverage...
Buhari is under a trance, says Soyinka
Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described President Muhammadu Buhari has being under a trance, while responding to a question on the three things he would...
ANC decides to remove Zuma as South African president
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has decided to “recall” President Jacob Zuma, or remove him from office, according to South African media...
Herdsmen Kill Two Civil Defence Officers in Devastating Ambush
Herdsmen carried out a devastating ambush on a convoy of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, deep inside Uvir in Guma local government...
The Art World Stands Up For Nigeria’s Kehinde Wiley As U.S Gallery Unveils Obama’s Portrait
Barack and Michelle Obama were at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Monday in D.C. for the unveiling of their portraits. The former President...
Security chiefs keep mum after closed door meeting with Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with security chiefs for two and half hours at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review current security...
Police called to NHIS office over protest against executive secretary reinstatement
Dozens of Policemen Monday stormed the office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Abuja following workers’ protest over the reinstatement of...
SERAP urges Ambode to reverse ‘unfair Lekki toll charges’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Governor Akinwunmi Ambode “to take steps to immediately reverse the unfair and discriminatory toll charges...
Ameachi rules out support for Abe’s governorship ambition
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has vowed not to support the ambition of Senator Magnus Abe to contest for governor in Rivers state....
GTBank Set to Sponsor 2018 Lagos International Polo Tournament
Leading African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, says it will sponsor the 2018 Lagos International Polo Tournament. “We love the game of...
Horrific Images Show Customs Officer Attacked With Machete By Smugglers
Warning: The following pictures may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised Picture of a Customs Officer Macheted by dare devil Smugglers...
Four Police Officers Missing After Deadly Ambush by Herdsmen in Benue
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]our Police officers were missing following an ambush by suspected herdsmen in Benue state, the Police said on Saturday. The convoy was attacked...
