21 people die in Sokoto boat mishap, 12 rescued
21 people die in Sokoto boat mishap, 12 rescued By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto Aug. 3, 2018 (NAN) Local divers have recovered 21 corpses…
Month: August 2018
Cleric wants lawmakers to review drug related laws
Cleric Daura (Katsina State), Aug. 3, 2018 (NAN) An Islamic scholar in Daura, Mallam Abdulmuttalib, has called on lawmakers both at the state and…
Man, 35, docked over alleged container theft
Container By Teniola Ibitola Lagos, Aug. 3, 2018(NAN) A 35-year-old, Uchenna Obidile, on Friday appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates' Court, Lagos,…
2 drivers face manslaughter charge in Osun
2 drivers face manslaughter charge in Osun Drivers By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Aug 3, 2018 (NAN) Two drivers -- Yemi Fasooto and Dada Segun…
Nasarawa-ASUU wants govt. to enroll members in NHIS
NHIS By Awayi Kuje Keffi (Nasarawa State), Aug. 3, 2018 (NAN) The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has…
Deaf Eagles vows to retain trophy in West African Deaf Football tournament
Deaf By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, Aug. 3, 2018 (NAN) The defending champions of 7th West Africa Deaf Football Tournament, Nigeria Deaf Football Association (NFDA)…
NSF: Jighere backs federation decision on removal of scrabble as optional sports
Sports Scrabble By Max-Iyaye Samuel/Dorcas Jonah Abuja, Aug.3, 2018 (NAN) Former World Scrabble Champion, Wellington Jighere, on Friday backed the Nigeria Scrabble…
Russia denies violating UN restriction on North Korean labourers – Reports
Russia denies violating UN restriction on North Korean labourers – Reports Moscow, Aug. 3, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Russia’s ambassador to North Korea Amb. Alexander Matsegora…
Heatwave Alert: Meteorologists call for shield outlets to conserve water from dams
Heatwave By Chidinma Agu Lagos, Aug. 3, 2018 (NAN) The President of Nigerian Meterological Society (NMetS), Prof. Clement Akhoshile, has called for the development…
Asaba 2018: Traders allege taskforce of extortion
Extortion By Kemi Ajayi Asaba, Aug. 3, 2018 (NAN) Some traders outside the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, venue of the ongoing 2018 Africa…