N10bn Intervention Not For Ebola Alone, Says NCDC Boss
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Jide Idris, has said that the controversial N10bn emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu was not meant for Ebola Virus Disease alone but for strengthening Nigeria’s preparedness against multiple epidemic-prone diseases.
Amnesty Slams Police Over Tear-gassing Of EndSARS Memorial At Lekki
Amnesty International has condemned the Nigeria Police Force over the use of tear gas against people who gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on Tuesday to commemorate victims of the 2020 #EndSARS protests.
With Subsidy, Naira’ll Exchange At N4,000/$ — Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned Nigerians against returning to petrol subsidy.
Two Killed, Seven Injured In Plateau Road Crash
A road accident in Plateau state, involving a bus, a commercial tricycle popularly known as Keke NAPEP, and a saloon car, has killed two persons and injured seven others.
Terrorists Hit Borno Military Post, Soldiers Feared Killed
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military formation in Mairari community, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, with some soldiers feared killed.
Nigerian Businessman Detained In Ethiopia, Family Alleges Drug Trafficking Frame-Up
The family of a Nigerian businessman and logistics operator, Nnamdi Okafor, who is currently detained in Ethiopia, has appealed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure his release alleging that he was framed for drug trafficking after a consignment he was hired to deliver was found to contain cocaine.
US Delivers Military Equipment To Nigerian Air Force As Security Partnership Deepens
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as Washington and Abuja continue to strengthen security cooperation against terrorism and other threats in the region.
Dangote Raises Petrol Gantry Price Twice In 5 Days
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, marking its second price increase within five days.
Immigration Moves To Digitise Border Management, Boost Security
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says the service is accelerating the use of digital identity systems, automated border controls and intelligence-led surveillance as part of efforts to tighten Nigeria’s borders without undermining legitimate movement and cross-border trade.
I’m 82, Not Afraid Of Anybody, Says Onaiyekan
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has rejected the Presidency’s criticism of his public account of a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu.