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Maccido@20: Family Tasks Leaders on Dialogue, Accountability
The family of the late Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Maccido, has challenged Nigerian leaders to embrace dialogue, accountability and religious tolerance as the country grapples with…
Bauchi govt clears N5.2bn gratuity backlog
Bauchi state government says it has disbursed N5.2 billion gratuities to workers who retired from the state and local government service between 2012 and 2014.
The government also plans…
Uganda Urges Border Screening as Ebola Cases Rise in DRC, Kenya
Uganda has urged communities to report suspected unauthorised border crossings as authorities strengthen surveillance and screening measures following the spread of Bundibugyo virus disease…
Mercy Eke Signs Deal as Brand Ambassador for TOL Luxe Hairs
Reality television star and entrepreneur, Mercy Eke, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for luxury hair brand, TOL Luxe Hairs.
The partnership is part of the company’s strategy to…
Tinubu, Nollywood Stars Mourn Veteran Actor Francis Duru at 57
President Bola Tinubu, Nollywood actors, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and fans have mourned veteran actor and filmmaker Francis Duru, who has died at the age of 57.
Duru’s family…
WHO Reports Ebola Cases in DR Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Calls for Stronger Surveillance
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for strengthened regional surveillance and coordinated response efforts following reports of Bundibugyo virus disease cases in the Democratic…
Customs Hands Over Five Tankers of Suspected Diverted Diesel to NMDPRA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over five tanker trucks conveying suspected diverted diesel to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for…
Florida Woman Dies After Falling From Italian Mountain While Reportedly Taking Photo
A 36-year-old Florida woman has died after reportedly losing her balance and falling from a mountain overlook while attempting to take a photograph during a family hike in Italy.
The…
Two Former FBI Officials Charged With Lying to Congress Over Hunter Biden Laptop
Two former senior officials of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been charged with allegedly lying to Congress about their roles in matters concerning Hunter…
Storm Austen Batters UK With 111mph Winds, Leaving Thousands Without Power
Powerful winds reaching 111mph have battered Cornwall in south-west England, leaving thousands of homes without electricity as Storm Austen sweeps across the United Kingdom.
The storm has…