Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari will, on Monday, host other African First Ladies at the 10th General Assembly Summit of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) in Abuja. The Head of Information in First Lady’s office, Mr Suleiman Haruna, announced this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Haruna said the first lady will […]
More than 30 regions of Russia have introduced drone flights ban for security concerns, including the two largest cities, according to the RIA Novosti news agency. Authorities of St. Petersburg confirmed, on Thursday, that it has closed its airspace for drones until May 15. Earlier, an aviation source said St. Petersburg temporarily banned drone flights […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it has put adequate measures in place for the safe conduct of its 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The Council’s Head of National Office, Mr Patrick Areghan, gave the assurance during interaction with newsmen, on Thursday, in Lagos. Areghan said the examination […]
The United Nations and humanitarian agencies, on Thursday, appealed for $96 million to assist people fleeing conflict in Sudan across the border into South Sudan. Peter Van der Auweraert, Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim in South Sudan, said more than 32,500 people, have crossed into South Sudan since the Sudan conflict started on April 15. “The […]
By Mr Mustapha Sani, Abuja The race and vision for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is getting more interesting every day. Different persons, groups and organisations are advancing various reasons for aspirants to the exalted position of the third and fourth citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are indeed in an […]
The first batch of about 376 Nigerian students trapped in war-torn Sudan finally arrived in Abuja on Wednesday night. They arrived at exactly 11.25 p.m. through the Pilgrims Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The first batch of stranded students was evacuated from the Aswan border of Egypt via the Air Peace Plane […]
The Sudanese Army, on Wednesday, said it agreed to the initiative proposed by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The initiative includes extending the current truce for a week. It also provides for naming a representative from each side to discuss the truce, according to a statement. “As part of its initiative to deal with […]
From Our Correspondent in Abuja The Federal Government, on Wednesday in Abuja, approved the implementation of the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria. Prof. Isa Pantami, Communications and Digital Economy Minister, announced the approval after Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. Pantami said his ministry developed the policy in consultations with stakeholders involving more […]
A road traffic crash on Wednesday claimed one life and injured four others in Anambra State, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Sector Commander of FRSC, Adeoye Irelewuyi, announced this in a statement in Awka. Irelewuyi said the crash involved three vehicles; two buses with Registration Numbers AKL978XM and SKA439XA. The third is […]
The Biochemist Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BPAoN) says it is set to release test treatment for the cure of HIV/AIDS. This is coming after several years of clinical research on how to completely remove the existence of life-threatening viruses in the human body’s circulatory system. Ikotun Olayemi, President of BPAoN, disclosed this to newsmen in […]