An outbreak of diarrhoea has claimed two lives in Bangi headquarters of Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dr Ibrahim Chindo, said in Minna on Tuesday that only two persons died as a result of t...
The Plateau Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (PLACCIMA) has announced the cancellation of the annual Jos Trade Fair due to the security challenges in the state. "The security situation does not seem to be improving much, and we ...
There's no denying than Jennifer Aniston is a beautiful woman with an amazing body and an envious lifestyle. But it’s amazing that the 42-year-old actress has been named Sexiest Woman of All Time. And not only that - she beat out her former l...
The inability of passengers to retrieve their luggage hours after arrival at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, has been attributed to the shortage of manpower on the part of the handling companies operating at the airport. Speaking with journalists ...
Although the naira remained steady at the Wholesale Dutch Auction System (WDAS) yesterday, the currency weakened against the United States dollar at the interbank market after the central bank failed to meet all foreign exchange demand at its official ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission office in Ikole, Ikole Local Govt Area of Ekiti State was yesterday thrown into confusion as materials suspected to be explosives exploded within the office and set the building on fire. The act, it was gat...
Senate Minority Leader, George Akume, has described the Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, as a drowning man, who is desperate to evade a possible judicial verdict that could sack him from office. Sen. Akume, Suswam’s predecessor at Benue Gove...
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says Nigerians must seek the face of God for new things to happen in the country. Adeboye said this on Tuesday morning in a sermon entitled: “A New Thing” a...
The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Moses Onireti, has said that security agencies were still capable of curtailing crime in the country irrespective of the nefarious activities of criminals. Onireti was speaking while delivering a lecture ...
Driving rather than flying or taking a train can often be more convenient when you’re going away. You have the freedom to go where and when you like. But how can you make sure you have a safe and comfortable car journey? Try these tips for a good...
Stephen Keshi wants to pick 10 domestic players to join his Super Eagles A squad, but says that will only happen if they earn it. The Super Eagles coach is expected to name a squad of 30 domestic players this week for a training camp in Abuja thi...
The group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Austin Oniwon, has revealed that Nigeria imports refined petroleum products from neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire as well as from Holland and England. Oniwon disclose...
Agitations against the proposed removal of subsidy on petroleum products may be in vain, as President Goodluck Jonathan had already decided on the policy long before it was introduced to the public. Niger State governor Aliyu Mu’azu Babangida sai...
The Newspaper Vendors Association, Abuja chapter, has named LEADERSHIP Newspaper as the Most Improved Newspaper in the country. The award was given to the paper during this year’s Vendors’ Week and Awards presentation ceremony. According to...
Children generally look forward to holiday seasons. To them, it is an opportunity and freedom to engage in those activities which are pleasing. CHIBUNMA UKWU, however, writes that the holiday should not be left to the children alone but shared with par...