Two soldiers have died in an attack by gunmen at their checkpoint in Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. Nigerian Army troops were sent to Adani to stop the violent activities of gunmen, who are thought to be linked to the Eastern Security Network. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema…
The Senate of the University of Lagos has directed all students to vacate their hostels and halls of residence on campus due to fears of Covid-19. The UNILAG Senate also said that lectures for the rest of the semester will continue online, with effect from July 26, 2021. The move comes after some students reportedly contracted the…
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has rejected allegations of manipulation of its report on the Electoral Act amendment. Senator Lawan described those making such accusations against the leadership of the National Assembly as trouble makers who are not well informed. The Senate President challenged Nigerians who have expectations from the Electoral Act amendment to channel such through…
President Buhari performed the ceremony at the State House in Abuja, before the meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The ceremony was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the Head of Service of…
Henrietta H Fore has resigned as the Executive Director of the United Nations Children Fund. Fore confirmed in a statement that she had informed the UN Secretary-General and UNICEF Executive Board President of her decision, saying she intends to devote her energy to her husband’s serious health issue. Part of the statement reads: “To serve the world’s…
One of the kidnapped students of Bethel Baptist Secondary School in the Chikun local government area of Kaduna state has been rescued. The Kaduna State Police Command in a statement by its Spokesperson, Mohammed Jalige said the student was found wandering inside a forest with two other kidnap victims by police officers and men of the Civilian…