Abducted Kagara schoolchildren, others may regain freedom today — Gumi

Influential Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, said on Saturday that the kidnapped Kagara schoolchildren might be released today. Bandits, donning military uniform, had around 2am on Wednesday invaded Government Science…

Here’s how to cope with the gruesome traffic congestion in Lagos

Since the ban of ‘okada’ and ‘keke napep’, traffic has doubled up in Lagos and Lagosians are complaining badly. No one can get used to getting home at odd hours…

Two killed, four injured in Bauchi road accident

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps in Bauchi State, on Saturday, said that two persons lost their lives while four others were seriously injured in an auto crash in…

The significance of caps in Nigerian men’s traditional attire

Every ethnic group in Nigeria has a traditional attire unique to their culture. Many also make use of caps in their attire. Caps in Nigerian traditional attire may have a…

‘Access to condoms will check sexually-transmitted infection rate’

Experts on Saturday advocated equitable access and increased use of condoms to prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases and for family planning. The experts made the call during a tweet meet organised…

Djokovic faces Medvedev in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic says going unbeaten in eight Australian Open finals will give him confidence in Sunday’s decider, but he’ll need more than that to overcome “the man to beat” —…

Gunmen attack Adamawa United bus, abduct driver

Gunmen attacked players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Adamawa United, around Benin-Ore Expressway on Friday night. The incident happened about 11.45pm, on their way to Lagos for…

Pictorial: Abiodun presents Ogun farmers, herders crisis report to Buhari

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the State House in Abuja on Friday. Abiodun who shared pictures from…

Kagara abduction: FG won’t pay ransom, says Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said the Federal Government won’t pay ransom to secure the release of the abducted students and members of staff of Government…

Uzodinma fires 108 oil workers employed by Okorocha

The Imo State Government has announced the sacking of 108 workers of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission “illegally employed” by the administration of a former governor of…