The Vice-Chairman of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Sani Galadima, on Monday said bandits killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force in the area, adding that the council pays the hoodlums ransoms daily. Galadima said…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said a large area of Borno State is still not accessible to health care workers because of the activities of Boko Haram. He also said many people in the state had fled to neighbouring countries. Osinbajo,…
The management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi- Araba, Lagos, has queried one of its senior registrars, Dr Abike Alegi, over an alleged offending social media post. PUNCH Metro learnt that one of the doctors had accused the hospital management…
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is still consulting on the N8.92tn 2019 budget and studying the provisions therein. It also said Buhari, having received the 2019 Appropriation Bill from the National Assembly, was within the number of days allowed…
The police say Nigerians have the right to search officers in select circumstances. Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, said this in a statement titled, ‘(Part 2) Tips For Safe And Cordial Conducts During An Arrest’ on Monday. According to…
The Nigerian Army has blamed Governor Nyesom Wike for causing the killing of three soldiers in River State during the 2019 general elections. Security men attached to the governor were accused of shooting at soldiers stationed at the collation centre…
John Obi Mikel has confirmed he is available to return to Nigeria’s Super Eagles for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, according to a team official. The former Chelsea star last played for Nigeria at the 2018 World…
World leaders will not be part of the May 29 ceremonies for President Mohammadu Buhari inauguration for a second term in office, the Federal Government has disclosed. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed stated this yesterday while briefing State…
The suit filed by Bishop Osadolor Ochei seeking to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged corruption suffered a setback yesterday as the Federal High Court, Abuja, struck it…
Beijing 2008 Olympics bronze medallist, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor is returning to the Shanghai IAAF Diamond League meeting this weekend four years after she last competed at the Shanghai Stadium. Okagbare-Ighoteguonor, who won a long jump bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics…
