The Nigerian Army has announced the death of the Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, Lt.-Col. Aliyu Saidu Paiko and several soldiers who were killed while repelling a terrorist attack in Bama, Borno State, on October 17. In a…
A heavy security presence has been observed at the Lekki Tollgate area of Lagos State ahead of the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protest memorial on Monday morning. Armed police operatives and other security personnel were seen stationed around the…
Following a disappointing start to the campaign for the Nigeria Flamingos in the just-started FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in Morocco, the Nigerian girls would be hoping to bounce back as they play against France on matchday 2 on October…
Nigerian digital savings and investment platform, Piggyvest, has outlined ambitious plans for its 10th anniversary celebrations, including the unveiling of new business solutions and expanded product offerings, at its OpenHouse event held in Lagos over the weekend. The event, which…
Ghanaian police have opened an investigation into the “suspicious” death of Cheikh Toure, a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, whose body was taken to a hospital last week. The announcement on Monday of a formal probe came after Senegal’s government said on…
The Federal Government (FG) has warned vendors against selling force-repined fruits, threatening that the culprits would be dealt with decisively. Executive Vice‑Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Olatunji Bello, gave the warning on Tuesday in Gombe…
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed Cherubim and Seraphim King of Kings Church at 24, Georgius Cole Street, Ifako-Ijaye, for noise pollution. In a statement on Thursday, the closure was issued on the directive of the State Commissioner…
Popular gospel musician and broadcaster, Dr. Yinka Ayefele (MON), has opened up about the long and intense scrutiny he faced from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) before he was granted a licence for his radio station, Fresh FM. Speaking at…
Nigerian students and youths are being targeted with nicotine-based products by foreign firms working in concert with local collaborators, tobacco control advocates have warned. In a joint statement issued in Abuja, the Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), Corporate Accountability and…
