Oil discovery in Nigeria brought challenges, says N/Delta Minister
Oil discovery in Nigeria brought challenges, says N/Delta Minister
NEWS DIGEST--The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Omotayo Alasoadura, said on Monday that the discovery of oil and gas in Nigeria, though a...
Anambra NSCDC discovers Indian hemp farm in school
Anambra NSCDC discovers Indian hemp farm in school
NEWS DIGEST--The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Tuesday said it had discovered a large farm of Indian hemp inside a school compound in Anambra State.
A...
WAHO says, “W/Africa still facing challenges in eradicating TB”
WAHO says, "W/Africa still facing challenges in eradicating TB"
NEWS DIGEST--West Africa still faces challenges in eradicating tuberculosis (TB) as evidenced by the high burden imposed by TB, multidrug resistance TB (MDR-TB), and TB/HIV infection,...
Vote to strengthen Islamic republic, Khomeini tells Iranians
Vote to strengthen Islamic republic, Khomeini tells Iranians
NEWS DIGEST--Iran’s supreme leader said Tuesday it is a “religious duty” for people to vote in this week’s general election and strengthen the Islamic republic against the...
Alleged misconduct: Akwa Ibom withholds teachers’ salaries, suspends promotion
Alleged misconduct: Akwa Ibom withholds teachers’ salaries, suspends promotion
NEWS DIGEST--The Akwa Ibom State Government has withheld the salaries and regular promotion of public school teachers for allegedly engaging in various acts of misconduct.
The affected...
Mbaka denies Bayelsa governorship prophesy
Mbaka denies Bayelsa governorship prophesy
NEWS DIGEST - The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, on Monday, denied giving a prophecy on the newly sworn-in Governor of Bayelsa State, Diri...
BREAKING: Buhari will not sack service chiefs now – SGF
BREAKING: Buhari will not sack service chiefs now - SGF
NEWS DIGEST - The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on Tuesday criticised those calling for the sack of Service Chiefs.
Mustapha...
15 ship-loads of petroleum products, food items expected into Nigeria – NPA
15 ship-loads of petroleum products, food items expected into Nigeria – NPA
NEWS DIGEST - The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, says it is expecting 15 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods...
Amaechi’s chief security officer dies of electric shock in Kaduna
Amaechi's chief security officer dies of electric shock in Kaduna
NEWS DIGEST - Tony Iwelu, the chief security officer (CSO) to Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, is dead.
Iwelu died on Monday following an electric shock...
NSCDC discovers Indian hemp farm in school compound
NSCDC discovers Indian hemp farm in school compound
NEWS DIGEST - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Tuesday said it had discovered a large farm of Indian hemp inside a school compound in...