Cameroon internet shut for separatists

Internet services have been shut down in Cameroon's English-speaking areas after clashes involving separatists.

Kogi Govt. creates sustainable financial mechanism to support women empowerment

Mrs Bolanle Amupitan, Kogi Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development said the state government had put in place mechanism toward achieving sustainable financial support for women empowerment.

UN hopes Nigeria leads in road safety matters

The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr Jean Todt, on Friday expressed the hope that Nigeria would be the leader in Africa in addressing road safety matters.

Navy releases adjusted timetable for final selection interview

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Friday released a newly-adjusted timetable for final selection of successful candidates for the 2017 recruitment exercise.

FG evacuates 170 Nigerian refugees from Cameroon

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has evacuated another batch of 170 Nigerian repatriated refugees mostly Women and Children from Cameroon.

Seek medical attention from hospitals not churches, Ayade advises pregnant women

Dr Linda Ayade, wife of the Governor of Cross River, has urged pregnant women to stop patronising churches for medical advice and delivery.

UN chief congratulates Kenya on elections

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated the people of Kenya for their peaceful participation in the presidential elections.

Community urges Edo Govt to check erosion in Afashio-Iyora community

The Afashio/ Iyora Community in Etsako West Local Government area of Edo has appealed to the state government to check the worsening gully erosion in the community. Mr Francis Izuagbe, the Chairman, Afashio Development Association, made the appeal in an interview with  Newsmen on Monday.

Nigerian Women: Redeeming the Times

All over the world African women are making history by saving the world and portraying the African continent in a positive light, highly educated and intelligent women are for instance making their presence felt in a wide range of professions and industries. 

People Living With Disabilities Seek Legislation On Equality

People living with disabilities (PWDs) have called for a legislation that will make it compulsory for ramps to be provided in public structures so as to make it easy for people on wheel chairs to access such places.

Kogi electorate file fresh suit to remove Bello from office

Some electorate in Kogi, have approached a Federal High Court in Abuja to declare the return and swearing-in of Alhaji Yahaya Bello as the governor of Kogi as null and void

Deputy UN chief highlights stronger AU-UN partnership

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for strengthening the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the UN to deliver on promised development for Africa’s youth.

Osinbajo seeks full implementation of AU peace, security architecture

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has called for the full implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), especially the operationalisation of the African Standby Force (ASF) and the Peace Fund.

Dollar falls to N360 as CBN pumps additional $195m

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in continuation of its drive to ensure liquidity and stability in the foreign exchange (Forex) market, has injected the 195 million dollars into various segments of the inter-bank foreign exchange market.

Qatar gives Kuwait response to demands by Arab allies boycotting Doha

Qatar delivered its response on Monday to the list of demands issued by Arab countries that cut diplomatic ties with Doha after the Arab allies agreed to extend their deadline by 48 hours.

INEC releases timetable for recall of Sen. Dino Melaye

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District.

Former UN chief proposed as new Chair of IOC’s Ethics Commission

Ban Ki-moon, a former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has been proposed as the new Chair of the Ethics Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by the committee’s Executive Board.

Africa not able to meet blood needs despite voluntary donation – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa still falls short of meeting its blood needs in spite of increase in the number of donors in the region.

UN chief calls for access to affordable energy

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent action to ensure that everyone has access to clean, affordable and efficient energy so that they could rise to their full potential.

The Tale Of an Orphan: A True Life African Story

By Magdalene Michael 

Being the first Child of a proud teacher in North West Nigeria was a rear privilege and blessed memory I will always cherish even though if I had my way I would have influence some choices you made or stopped you from ruining our lives Dad.

Osun Govt Decries High Rate Of Deforestation

The Osun State Government has condemned the high rate of deforestation by illegal farmers and miners in its forest reserves.

PARIS FAILURE MEANS IT'S FINALLY TIME TO CHANGE TACK: LOMBORG

Paris Treaty would have cost $1-2 trillion a year
Would only have cut 1% of carbon needed for 2°C target

Another batch of 165 Nigerians return from Libya

No fewer than 165 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya on Thursday aboard a chartered Nouvelair aircraft with registration number TS-INA.

FADAMA III spends N2.3bn on intervention programmes in Niger

The FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) office, Niger, has spent N2.3 billion on intervention programmes in the state since 2014 when the project started.

AU, EU launch joint space-based initiative

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday launched the call for proposals for the space-based initiative dubbed the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (GMES & Africa) Grants.

Chibok girls’ release, second anniversary gift to Nigerians –Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday described the Saturday’s release of 82 Chibok girls by the Boko Haram sect as his administration’s pleasant second anniversary gift to Nigerians.

BBOG commends FG, security agencies on release of Chibok girls

The Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG) on Sunday applauded the Federal Government and security agencies on the release of the 82 Chibok girls.

Amnesty Int’l Demands Protection Of Privacy For 82 Freed Chibok Girls

In response to the announcement of the release of 82 Chibok girls of the over 200 abducted by Boko Haram, Amnesty International has called for the protection of their privacy, saying that it should be made a priority.

Red Cross Confirms Role In Chibok Girls Release

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed its role in the release of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants since April 14, 2014.

UNDP Complain Of Slow Operations In N/East Due To Insurgents

Attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in Northeast Nigeria are slowing down aid operations by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

UNIPORT emerges overall winner of 25th NUGA Games

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has garnered a massive 150 medals to emerge the overall winners of the 25th Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA).

‘Cease hostilities’, UN Chief tells S/Sudan warring parties

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged all sides in the South Sudan conflict to cease hostilities following recent government offensive.

UNIBEN student drowns in River Benue — Official

A yet to be identified  University of Benin student has  drowned in River Benue, on the closing day of  Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA)  in Makurdi.

Over 400 Fulani Christian converts tasked on peace

Over 400 Fulani Christian converts have been tasked on preaching the gospel of peace to their kindred in order to reduce the prevailing crises in the country.

Catholic women to build N600m female hostel in Abuja

The National Confraternity of Christian Mothers (NCCM), says it is will build a N600 million female hostel at the Catholic-owned Veritas University, Abuja.

BBOG Marks 1,000 Days Anniversary Of Abductions

Almost three years after the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School in Chibok town, Borno State, the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign group, has gathered together in a protest at the nation’s capital.

Trump cuts show Paris treaty is a paper tiger: Bjorn Lomborg

President Trump’s executive order eliminating President Obama’s standards for power plants guts the main U.S. measure to reduce harmful carbon emissions, and in doing so reveals the emptiness of the Paris climate treaty.

EU earmark 1.8 billion euros trust fund to resettle Migrants

During German Chancellor Angela Merkel tour to three African nations for talks on curbing migration to Europe, the European Union had already earmarked 1.8 billion euros for a trust fund to train and resettle migrant.

Why some Nigerians faced extreme vetting at U.S. airports – envoy

Amb. Hakeem Balogun, the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, says different reasons are responsible for the extreme vetting Nigerians face during entry into the US.

FIDA in Ilorin blames high rate of divorce cases on economic recession

Hajia Iyabo Salmot-Mohammed, the Chairperson of lnternational Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kwara, has blamed the current recession in the country for the high rate of divorce cases.

Nigerian women, girls have paid heavy price for myriad of conflicts

Nigerian women and girls in recent times, have paid a heavy price for the myriad of conflicts that ravaged the country, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Sen. Aisha Alhassan has said.

WHO new guidance urges vigilance against Zika virus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for vigilance against the deadly Zika virus in spite of a decline in cases of the virus infection that has been reported in some countries.

US based NGO donates food items to 4 communities in Southern Kaduna

An NGO, Zumunta Association, based in Washington DC, USA, on Saturday donated 50 bags of rice 50kg and170 Cartoons of Indomie noodles to four communities in Southern Kaduna.

Nigeria closes Abuja airport for repairs

Nigeria has closed its main airport in the capital, Abuja, for six weeks to allow badly needed repairs to be carried out.

Group urges govt to focus more on girl child education

The Women’s Guild in Anglican Church of Ascension, Enugu, has called on the three tiers of government to focus more on girl-child education.

#BBNaija: Kemen, disqualified housemate apologises to Tboss

Kemen (Ekemini Ekerete), one of the Big Brother Naija #BBNaija housemates recently disqualified from ongoing TV reality series for sexual misconduct has apologised for his action.

IWD 2017: Women Clamour For More Gender Inclusive World

Nigerian women have reiterated their clamour for gender equality, women empowerment, as well as their active participation in political, economic, social and cultural life.

UN remembers Chibok schoolgirls on Women’s Day

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on the international community to remember the Chibok schoolgirls and thousands of other women abducted by the Boko Haram terrorists.

NGO seeks end to domestic, gender-based violence

Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse  (YIAVHA), an NGO, has called for an end to domestic and gender-based violence in the country.

Kogi APC mocks Bello on whistle-blowing policy

The ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Kogi state, has described the recent whistle-blowing policy introduced by Governor Yahaya Bello as a charade.

Koko Community Residents Cry Out Over Toxic Waste Dumping

Residents of a small community named koko, in Delta state, are crying out as an incident of toxic waste dumping is said to have occurred in a pit near the waters of the community.

UN food agency seeks $450m for Horn of Africa drought

The UN food agency on Tuesday says it is seeking to raise about 450 million dollars for emergency humanitarian assistance to three drought-hit countries in the Horn of Africa.

Osinbajo attributes increase in violence against women/children to negligence of parental role

Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, has attributed the increase in violence against women and children in Nigeria to negligence of parental role.

6 persons kidnapped in Kogi – Police

The Police in Kogi on Tuesday said six persons had been kidnapped in Okene area of the state.

Kogi 2017 budget : Final rape of Kogi common patrimony – Dino Melaye

If the revelations obtained from the analytical breakdown of Kogi state 2017 budget is anything to go by, then Governor Bello’s administrative policy should best be seen as an economic vampire aimed at draining the state and ushering it to economic desert while emptying the state of its treasury ban.
The appropriation bill which was presented sometimes in December, 2016 by Governor Bello has since attracted plethora of allegations by concerned Kogites and experts who could not watch the broad daylight rape on Kogi state’s collective patrimony.

20 women bag 6 months jail term for prostitution

A Kano Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, sentenced Sandra Ada and 19 others to six months imprisonment for prostitution.