News

Read the latest news, breaking news, headlines, updates and happenings in Nigeria and the world.

FG declares public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy

FG promotes 20,867 civil defence, immigration, corrections, fire service officers

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across various ran

Indonesia frees Nigerian earlier sentenced to death for drug trafficking

A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking  in Indonesia has been freed, after several years in prison .

2 die, many trapped as bus plunges into river in Edo

The Edo State chapter of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has recovered two bodies and rescued six after a bus plunged into the Ovia River

Abuja Set to Celebrate Humanitarian’s Birthday

The Federal Capital Territory is gearing up for a monumental celebration as people from around the world gather to honor the birthday of renowned huma