By Aminu Garko Sen. Sani Musa (APC- Niger East), on Monday rejected the proposed establishment of state Police in the country, saying the outfit will be subjected to ‘political abuse.’ Musa told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Kano shortly after the deliberations at the just-concluded ‘Retreat of the Senate Committee on Review […]
The former director general of the UK’s Border Force said that illegal immigrants need to be deported swiftly as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to scrap the Rwanda Plan. The decision to scrap the Rwanda Plan was criticised by Conservative Party members. Tony Smith, who led the UK’s border force operation until 2013 after […]
Following the death of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut pressure has been mounting on the regime in Tehran, the biggest ally of the Lebanese militia. While the government hails Nasrallah as a martyr and has ordered five days of national mourning, some Iranians have different concerns. “I don’t like Hezbollah, […]
By Desmond Ejibas Medical experts at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) have clarified that chest and abdominal pain are not definitive indicators of ulcers. They made this clarification while addressing patients during the specialists’ monthly ‘ground rounds’ at the hospital in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to Dr Amadi Christian, a […]
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said on Friday in Abuja that it would recruit 900 health workers for its hospitals. Dr Babagana Adams, Permanent Secretary, Health and Environment Services Secretariat (HESS), said this at a dinner and award night organised by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) FCT Council. […]
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has begun the process of transitioning from the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to reduce cost of transportation for commuters. The Commissioner for Transport, Dr Obi Ozor made the disclosure while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in […]
By Felicia Imohimi In commemoration of the World Rabies Day, the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has urged the Federal and state governments to implementation policies sanctioning owners of unvaccinated dogs. Dr Oladotun Fadipe, Acting Registrar,VCN, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. NAN […]
By Hamza Suleiman The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said a notorious Boko Haram terrorist, Bochu Abacha, has surrendered to troops deployed in Kukawa Local Government of Borno State. Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osaba, Chief Military Information officer of the MNJTF, Ndjamena, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Saturday. Osaba said […]
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolence to Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. On behalf of the Federal Government, the President commiserated with the Eno family, the government, and the people of Akwa Ibom state during this grim time. The President […]
Warning sirens rang out across Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday as air defence intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the Israeli military said. A post by the military on social media platform X said that millions of Israelis were seeking shelter in the centre of the country after the rocket alert. There […]