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18 killed in Zamfara attack
Aneta FelixJun 22, 2019
Suspected gunmen have killed at least 18 persons in three communities in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Emir of Tsafe, Muhammad Bawa, confirmed this...
FG says no immediate plans to ban Almajiri
Oyin AdekunleJun 22, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has clarified the position of the Federal government on Almajiri system of education, noting that there is no immediate plan to ban the...
Lagos govt. parades LASTMA officials for alleged extortion
Two officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have been paraded for allegedly receiving gratification from a traffic offender. The officers whose...
FG orders return of history study to school curriculum
The Federal Government has directed all basic and secondary schools across Nigeria to immediately resume the teaching of history as a standalone subject from the next...
One killed, eight missing after gunmen attack Zamfara village
Unknown gunmen have attacked Yan’Kaba village in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing one person. Confirming the attack, Chairman of the Local...
Army Bans Sale of Petroleum Products Within Theatre Of Operation
Aneta FelixJun 21, 2019
The Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole has banned the sale of petroleum products in jerry cans within its operation theatres. Colonel Isa said intelligence gathered...
Population of displaced persons in Nigeria expanding – UN
A new report from the United Nations has raised alarm over the growing internally displaced people’s population in North-eastern Nigeria. In the report, the UN blamed...
Lawan withdraws appointment of media aide
Aneta FelixJun 21, 2019
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has withdrawn the appointment of Dr Festus Adedayo as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity barely 48 hours after appointing...
Falcons break 20-year World Cup jinx, qualifies for knockout stages
Nigeria’s Super Falcons has qualified for the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in 20 years. The Falcons have reached the knockout stages...
