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African bank unveils strategic plan to boost inclusive growth

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a 10-year strategic plan that stipulates how development finance institutions will support the contin

20-year-old man whose hands were amputated by uncle seeks justice

A 20-year-old Adamu Muhammad from Sambo Daji village in Tumu area of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State is seeking justice over the amputation

Drug war: NDLEA officer wins global enforcement academy award, gets special promotion

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has approved a special promotion f

Emir Sanusi leads Friday prayer, says no one can question God

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said no one can ask God for explanation on any issue. The monarch said this in his sermon at the Kofar Kudu

WHO urges ban on public smoking, e- cigarettes

The World Health Organization ( WHO) has enjoined countries to implement and enforce a 100% ban on public smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes