Boko Haram attacks sponsored by international community to destabilise Nigeria – Army

The Nigerian Army has said that the Boko Haram attacks were instigated by the international community to “cut Nigeria to size.” The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa,…

OBASANJO: I’m opposed to Gani Adam’s past ways

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he had no quarrel with the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams. Obasanjo said his meeting with Adams at the residence  of a Chieftain…

AUTO CRASH Nine injured in Anambra

Nine persons were on Wednesday injured in a road crash in Anambra State. The accident which occurred on the Awka-Nteje-Onitsha expressway involved a Toyota Hiace and a Lexus Sports Utility…

Boko Haram insurgency: Retired generals, NEF, others warn against hiring mercenaries

Some retired generals and socio-political organisations on Wednesday faulted the  call for hiring of mercenaries to fight the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. An ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant …

Enugu establishes malnutrition centres for children, women

The Enugu State government in collaboration with United Nations Children Education Fund have established three centres for Management of Acute Malnutrition in the state. The establishment of the centres according…

Why National Assembly won’t produce new constitution —Senate

The Senate on Wednesday asked Nigerians who are agitating for a brand new constitution in the country to perish the thought as the National Assembly lacks the powers to do…

Reps demand better salaries, allowances for doctors, others

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, decried the mass exodus of workers in the health sector, calling on the Federal Government to discourage the migration of health workers to other…

Gowon tasks transporters on sector upgrade

Former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged stakeholders, policy makers and technical experts in the transport sector to create innovative strategies that could upgrade the transportation system…

Trump calls on Georgia governor to halt Senate race

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Georgia’s governor to halt the state’s upcoming senate race and reiterated his unproven claims that the November presidential election saw widespread voter fraud.…

Killings: Security challenges beyond military, says Fayemi

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has said security challenges are beyond the Nigerian military. A statement on Wednesday quoted him as saying this…