By Hussaina Yakubu A devastating flood has displaced more than 1,000 residents and claimed the lives of two children in Kafanchan and surrounding villages in Jema’a Local Government Area(LGA), of Kaduna State. Mrs. Christy Usman, Vice Chairman of Jema’a LGA, revealed this during a visit by the Kaduna State Impact Assessment Committee on Flood […]
Australia is working with partners, including the UK, to put pressure to see a real change in the situation in Gaza,” Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday. The foreign minister said the Australian government made it clear earlier that the only export permit applications approved for items to Israel are for items requiring […]
By Eneh Awodi/ Princess Alabi Nigerian parents are complaining as they grapple with rising costs of tuition, transportation, and basic goods that have put pressure on household budgets as schools resume on Sept. 9. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, some parents expressed their frustration as they prepare for […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says that voluntary retirement, discharge of personnel is routine and in line with laid down procedures as contained in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers) alike. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, gave the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu faulted […]
More than 20 civilians were killed and 100 others injured in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sinnar city in central Sudan, according to local aid groups. The Sinnar Youth Gathering, a local voluntary group, reported that the RSF “indiscriminately” shelled the Sinaar market and the Al-Muwazafeen neighborhood on Sunday. Meanwhile, […]
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has dismissed accusations from several U.S. Congress members that Iraq is smuggling and “illegally” selling oil to Iran to help it avoid U.S. sanctions. The ministry also called the claims “fabrications that have no basis.” This response followed a letter reportedly sent by five U.S. Congress members to President Joe Biden […]
By Justina Auta Abuja, Sept. 7, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions. Abdullahi Haruna, Head, Media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), made this known in a statement […]
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Sept. 7, 2024 (NAN) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has approved 20,000 dollars each for eligible Bureaux De Change (BDCs) at the rate of N1,580 to a dollar. This is according to a statement issued by Dr Williams kanaya, the Acting Director, Trade and Exchange Department of the […]
By Sunday Bassey Augustine Eguavoen, the Interim Manager of the Super Eagles has expressed optimism of his team’s victory against the Cheethas of Benin Republic on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Equavoen, who stated this at a news conference on Friday in Uyo, said there was no doubt about […]
By Maureen Okon Abuja, Sept. 6, 2024 (NAN) The High Commissioner of Pakistan, Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, says the Pakistani Armed Forces are the largest contributors to the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations since 1960. He made this known on Friday during Pakistan’s Defence and Martyrs Day celebration, held annually on September 6 since 1965, at […]