Six Nigerians have been arrested by Libya's Stability Support Agency's Department of Investigation in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, after they were found in possession of significant quantities of cocaine intended for distribution. The arrested Nigerians consisted of one male and five females. These suspects, who were found with cocaine, were apprehended during an operation…

As the global community marks World AIDS Day, the Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside has called for collective action to tackle the scourge, decrying poor access to healthcare among communities. The President of Rotary Club, Jabi Lakeside Abuja, Amobi Ogum, gave this advice in a statement on Sunday, noting that the time has come…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former Member of the House of Representatives, Moruf Akinwande, as his Special Adviser on Fire Service Reforms. The governor, in an appointment letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, also designated Akinwande as the Chairman of the Fire Services Agency of Oyo State. The…

Drought costs the world more than $300 billion each year, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia. Fuelled by "human destruction of the environment", drought is projected to affect 75 per cent of the world's population by 2050, the report cautioned.…

EU countries are poised to push for stricter anti-smoking rules on Tuesday, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds and cafe patios. A recommendation inviting member states to crack down on second-hand smoke -- and vapour -- will be on the table as health ministers from the bloc's 27 nations…