The Army has said that three soldiers were lost while repelling Boko Haram attack on Rann Village in Borno State on Tuesday.Spokesman of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement yesterday in Maiduguri, said that troops successfully foiled…
Ex-governor Akande moved to tears as eminent persons eulogise him at 80 (Guardian)
Former Interim National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, yesterday recounted how he survived early death, which took his parents at 45 and 50. Akande struggled to fight back tears and guests during the reception of his…
UNECA, others advocate PPP for improved investment in healthcare (Guardian)
Top African leaders including Heads of States, Ministers, Chief Executive Officers as well as representatives from the African Union and United Nations have advocated improved investment in healthcare for economic growth. Noting that health is both a business and social…
FG to review revenue sharing formula over minimum wage (Guardian)
The Federal Government yesterday resolved to engage governors of the 36 states of the federation and the Council of State in a review of the nation’s federal allocation sharing formula.The review is part of demands by the Nigeria Governors Forum…
Spurs star Kane out until March with ankle injury (Supersport)
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will be sidelined until March after suffering ankle ligament damage in Sunday’s defeat against Manchester United. Kane sustained the injury to his left ankle in the closing moments of the 1-0 loss at Wembley and scans…
Kenyan president says Nairobi attackers ‘eliminated’, 14 victims (Guardian)
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Wednesday that Islamists who stormed an upmarket hotel complex, killing 14 people, had been “eliminated” after an almost 20-hour siege in which hundreds of civilians were rescued At least one suicide bomber blew himself up…
Police detain leading Zimbabwe activist after protests (Guardian)
Leading Zimbabwean activist Evan Mawarire was detained by police on Wednesday when he was taken from his house in a widening crackdown after anti-government protests, AFP reporters witnessed. The nationwide protests were triggered by the government announcing at the weekend…
EFCC threatens to sue Fani-Kayode, Odumakin over ‘fake news’ (Guardian)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has threatened to sue former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and Afenifere chieftain, Yinka Odumakin for their claims that the commission sought to arrest the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. In a…
Pro-chancellor wants UNILAG TV to stand out (Guardian)
Pro-chancellor and chairman of council, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), wants UNILAG TV to be a source of outstanding intellectual discourse. Speaking yesterday at the institution’s media centre during the commissioning of the station, Channel 184 on…
Umahi flays Operation Python Dance III critics, donates 134 vehicles for security (Guardian)
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi yesterday said those criticising Operation Python Dance III in the South East are against Nigeria’s progress, stressing that the nation must move forward. The state government also donated over 134 security vans and Toyota Sienna…
