Gov. El-Rufai orders commissioners to complete projects by Feb. 28

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Sunday ordered all commissioners in the state to ensure that all ongoing 2016 projects were competed on or before Feb.28.

UN lauds FG, aid agencies’ progress against poverty, hunger in Northeast

The World Food Programme (WFP), said it welcomed the progress made by the Federal Government and the humanitarian community in fighting hunger and malnutrition in the Northeast, Nigeria.

‘It’s time for strength and action’ U.S. Ambassador tells UN

The new U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, told the global organisation on Friday that “this is a time for strength and a time to take action”.

Somali presidential poll must hold Feb. 8 – UN envoy

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr Michael Keating, said the Feb. 8 Somali presidential election must go on in spite of the latest Al Shabaab attack.

UN reports shelling in S/Sudan

The UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reported an ongoing heavy bombardment in the war-ravaged country.

FG backs UN plan to create food hub in Nigeria

The Federal Government said it will back plans by the UN World Food Programme (UN –WFP) to create a Food hub in the country.

Catholic Bishop condemns Southern-Kaduna killings

The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has condemned the recent killings of innocent lives in some communities of Southern part of Kaduna State.

1,000 Days: President Buhari recommits to return of Chibok Schoolgirls

President Muhammadu Buhari has recommitted the Federal Government to securing the release of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents, 1,000 days ago.

Thousands troop to see mystery trees in Ogun

Thousands of people have besieged the resident of one Mr Micheal Ibironke in Ogun since two trees appeared with the inscription of an Arabic word believe to be the name of Allah on it.

WaterAid advocates prioritising healthcare facilities across Nigeria

WaterAid, an NGO has urged the Ferderal Government to place premium on improving healthcare facilities in hospitals and clinics to address health challenges in the country.

UN experts support U.S. removal of textbook with ‘distorted’ slavery depiction

A team of UN human rights experts is supporting a recent decision by a U.S. school district in Connecticut to remove offensive and inaccurate historical information about slavery from its classrooms.

Study shows suicide bombings kill more in 2016 than ever before

 A study by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies on Friday indicated that last year was the deadliest recorded for suicide bombings, with more than 5,650 people killed worldwide.

Herdsmen/Farmers’ clash: Military to launch “Operation Accord”, says Spokesman

The Nigerian Army said it had concluded plan to launch “Operation Accord” to put an end to clashes between farmers/herdsmen in the country.

Gov. el-Rufai pledges commitment to ensure smooth flight operations from Kaduna airport

Following the decision of the Aviation Ministry to divert flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Kaduna International Airport, the state government has pledged its commitment to ensure smooth flight operations from the airport.

Buhari fulfills another campaign promise, begins cash transfer to 1 million poor

The administration of President Muhammad Buhari has commenced the payment of N5,000 under its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme, which is one of its cardinal campaign promises.

UN records 6,878 killed, 12,388 wounded in Iraq in 2016

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has announced that it recorded a total of 19,266 civilian casualties in Iraq in eight months of 2016, made up of 6,878 killed and 12,388 wounded.