Japan to recruit new astronauts for first time in 13 years

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Friday announced the recruitment of new astronauts who are their first intake in 13 years. JAXA said the recruitment was part of the nation’s ambitious…

Fuel marketers predict N170/litre, claim supply drop, NNPC disagrees

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, may rise from the current N162-N165/litre to N170/litre, while its depot price is projected to increase from N159/litre to N165/litre,…

Abuja octogenarian tackles police for detaining son, sister-in-law over wife’s death

An 80-year-old widow, Mrs Bridget Osuhor, has accused the police of illegally detaining her son, Jude, over the death of his wife. She said Jude and his sister-in-law, Happiness Efifie,…

Miyetti Allah Petitions Buhari, Governor Ishaku Over Alleged Bombing Of 1,200 Cows By Airforce In Taraba

Alhaji Bammi Bello Njane, the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore in Taraba State, has called on Governor Darius Ishaku to work with the Nigerian government to investigate the…

Wedding guest vomits blood, dies in toilet, Delta hotel alleges deceased had TB

A yet-to-be-identified male guest has died after vomiting blood in the toilet of a popular hotel along the Ughelli axis, East-West Road, in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of…

Couple panic over disappearance of three-month-old baby

A young couple in Abuja are in panic over the disappearance of their three-month-old daughter, Fatima. UGAMATV learnt that the child’s mother, Talatu Kabiru, was washing clothes when she asked her…

Two die as Okada riders protest killing of colleague in Ondo

Hundreds of commercial motorcycle riders went on the rampage in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday, as they protested against the killing of two of their colleagues by a…

Lagos reacts to controversy over EndSARS panel report

The Lagos State Government has reacted to the controversy that greeted the leaked report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other…

Reps pass bill to make free healthcare for children compulsory

THE House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to make it compulsory for the Federal Government to provide free health care services for children in Nigeria.…

Eagles too slow against Cape Verde, laments Rohr

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted his team lacked pace in their final Group C fixture against Cape Verde on Tuesday, ugamatv reports. The Eagles reached the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying…