59 Terrorists Killed In Northern Mozambique
The Defense and Security Forces of Mozambique (FDS) announced that 59 terrorists were killed over the past week in the country’s northern province of Cabo Delgado. According to the Joint Command of the FDS in a statement, the terrorists were trying to occupy the district of Mocimboa da Praia for a week, and they infiltrated […]
India’s Former President Pranab Mukherjee Still On Ventilator Support
India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee is still on ventilator support and his condition remains unchanged as he is deeply comatose, health officials said Thursday. “The condition of Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning, He is deeply comatose with stable vital parameters and he continues to be on ventilatory support,” a statement from Indian army’s research […]
Government Officials Arrested In Ethiopia Over Violence
More than 500 lower and middle-level government officials have been arrested for suspected role in recent deadly violence, Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state government said on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Oromia regional state government, the officials were arrested for various criminal offenses ranging from criminal negligence to active participation in recent deadly violence. […]
President Buhari Unveils 17-Storey NCDMB Building
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja pledged to spend more on infrastructure across the country, focusing on finishing projects delivered by local contractors and technology that create jobs for thousands of Nigerians. Buhari spoke at the virtual inauguration of the new headquarters building of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Yenagoa, […]
Ecobank Nigeria Launches Business Banking App – Omni Lite App
Ecobank Nigeria has launched an Application for Businesses, known as Omni Lite App, targeted at enhancing the banking experience of its large pool of Commercial Banking customers. The Ecobank Omni Lite App is a highly secure, world-class and integrated electronic banking platform designed to help Clients manage their Business accounts online in a secure, flexible, […]
Why Big Brother Show Should Be Scrapped – Ooni Of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called for the scrapping of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, television reality show. Ooni of Ife BBNaijaOoni explained that the show be scrapped because it misrepresents Nigerian youths. The monarch made the call while interacting with youths in his palace as part of the celebration of International Youth […]
Lagos Govt Clears Illegal Structures In Agege
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has demolished over 150 illegal shanties, kiosks, and shop extensions at the Arewa Community Central Mosque, popularly called (Masalashi Alhaja), in the Agege area of Lagos. The agency’s Head of Public Affairs Unit, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, in a statement on Thursday, said that the demolition […]
Atiku Reacts To Death Of Former US Ambassador, Walter Carrington
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has mourned the passing of former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington. Recall that Carrington was confirmed dead by his wife, Arese, on Wednesday. The 90-year-old reportedly died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday. Read Also: Edo Guber: Grave Danger Lies Ahead – Atiku Warns Reacting, Atiku on […]
COVID-19 Cases Hit 47,743 In Nigeria As NCDC Confirms Fresh 453
Nigeria now has a total 47,743 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country. This is following the confirmation of 453 new cases by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Wednesday. The agency on its verified Twitter handle said Lagos had 113 cases, while FCT followed with 72 cases. It said 956 patients have also […]
Buhari Mourns Former US Ambassador To Nigeria, Walter Carrington
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of late former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington. The 90-year-old died on Tuesday, surrounded by loved ones. Buhari in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, described Carrington as a “long time friend […]
Guinness Warehouse Gutted By Fire In Lagos
There has been a fire outbreak at a warehouse belonging to Guinness Nigeria Ltd located at Wempco road, close to Oluwole Estate Ogba area of Lagos State on Thursday morning. The cause of the outbreak could not be ascertained but P.M News gathered that the fire started at about 2 am this morning. The inferno destroyed […]
Lai Mohammed Justifies ₦5 Million Hate Speech Fine
The Federal Government has explained that any speech, broadcast, or publication that denigrates a person, a group of people on the basis of their sex, religion, political belief, or origin is hate speech”. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the explanation on Thursday when he appeared on the News Agency of […]