Thursday, 25 May 2017

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.

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

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.

Monday, 8 May 2017

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.

Sunday, 7 May 2017

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.

Saturday, 6 May 2017

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).

Monday, 1 May 2017

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.