Nigeria

The Nigerian Army has announced new postings and appointments of top Generals, Commanders and senior officers. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, in a statement, explained that the posting which was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, was intended to reinvigorate the system […]

Six hundred and two repentant Boko Haram members on Monday swore an oath of allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The repentant insurgents also denounced their membership of the terror group. This followed a de-radicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration program for the ex Boko Haram members. Reports have it that […]

The Presidency has issued a stern warning to the Justice Ayo Salami led Presidential probe Panel against compromising their investigation, saying that ‘the Magu case’ should be treated with a speed of light. Sources revealed to newsmen that members of the panel were seriously advised against compromising their investigation as […]

The Nigerian Army has alerted of a fake recruitment advert asking young citizens to enlist into the army. It said the Nigerian Army was not currently recruiting and cautioned Nigerians to beware of the fake advert and not fall victims to it. This was contained in a statement the Assistant […]

Nigeria has recorded 595 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 33,153. The latest update shared by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday night shows that Lagos state recorded 156 new cases, followed by Oyo state with 141 new cases. […]

The Federal Government says it will review its Air agreements with various countries as a result of the unacceptable treatment of Nigerian carriers, especially as COVID-19 lasted. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this on Sunday following denial of landing rights to Air Peace at London’s Heathrow […]

The Minister for Culture and Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday in Lagos, handed over the National Theatre to the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bankers Committee for restoration and upgrade. Speaking at the event, Mohammed said that the National Theatre, despite the arrangement, still remained a national heritage. […]

Update on Coronavirus shows that on 12th July, 2020, Nigeria recorded  571 new confirmed cases.  These cases brought the total figure of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country to 32,558. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, 13,447 patients have been treated and discharged. NCDC also said 740 […]

The Lagos State Safety Commission on Sunday said it sealed 33 social facilities across the state for operating against its protocols for reopening businesses. This was contained in a statement released by Adewumi Okoh, The spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Adewumi Okoh, said the facilities comprised of bars, lounges, restaurants, […]

Anambra State Police Command says Police operatives attached to 3-3 Division, yesterday, arrested one Ndubisi Okafor, aged 60 years of Sun Rise Estates, Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government, for allegedly defiling a minor. According to a release  signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer,  Mr Haruna Mohammed, the […]