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Buhari commiserates with Japan on tragic death of ex-Prime Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in the wake of the gruesome assassination...

Kuje jail attack: FG declares 33 Boko Haram terrorists wanted

The Federal Government has on Friday declared wanted, 33 of the inmates who escaped from its Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja on...

Ogun: Customs embarks on special patrol for Sallah

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area Command says it has emplaced special patrol to prevent smuggling activities during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Command’s Public...

Hajj 2022: NAHCON regrets inability to transport 1,550 intending pilgrims

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Friday expressed regrets over its inability to transport 1,500 intending pilgrims for the 2022 Hajj. This is...

Alleged book fraud: Court grants Macmillan publisher’s co-defendant N20m bail

 An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday granted bail in the sum of N20 million to Bola Fasasi, a co-defendant in a  $156,700 fraud...

Sallah: Marketers blame PPMC as transporters hike fares

As the scarcity of petrol continues to linger in Lagos, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says the Pipelines and Product Marketing...

The mental case of our politicians, By Dan Agbese

Email: ochima495@gmail.com SMS: 08055001912 Sometime last month, Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party, mildly shocked us when he declared, rather...

Residents groan as fuel scarcity paralyses commuting in Lagos

Most commuting Nigerians in Lagos were left stranded on Friday at various pick up point as fuel scarcity continues to bit harder. The News Agency...

Anambra to establish nutrition centres to address malnutrition- Official

The Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency says it plans to establish Nutrition centres to address the problems of malnutrition in the state. Dr Chioma...

Osun: PDP’s chances brighter, defectors won’t affect party’s fortune — Chieftain

Mr Tajudeen Adeyemi, a PDP Chieftain in Osun and former Majority Leader of the state House of Assembly, on Friday described the party’s chances...

COVID-19: NCDC issues public health advisory for Eid-el-Kabir

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory on its website to members of the public to prevent further...

FRSC deploys 1,245 personnel for Sallah patron in Edo

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Command, says it has deployed 1,245 personnel for special patrol during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. Edo...

Don seeks technology-based solutions to tackle insecurity in Nigeria

 Prof. Raifu Salawu, a fellow and past President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, has suggested the use of technology to tackle insecurity in...

Mastercard Foundation, Jobberman launch Employer Initiative to support entry-level employment

Mastercard Foundation and online job platform, Jobberman, have launched an employer-focused initiative, ‘Jobberman Starter Promo’ to provide an enabling environment for employers looking to...

Space Science Technology: NASRDA harps on private sector collaboration for development

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), says it is imperative for the private sector to engage in the liberalisation of space science...

PCN seals 115 pharmacies, 319 patent medicine shops in Plateau

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 115 pharmacies and 319 patent medicine shops in Plateau for violating laid down rules and guidelines. The...

Financial inclusion: Airtel Africa activates SmartCash PSB

The Chief Executive Officer of SmartCash Payment Service Bank (PSB), Mr Muyiwa Ebitanmi, says SmartCash Payment Service Bank(PSB) will boost financial inclusion among all...

Eid-el-Kabir: Police assure Osun residents of adequate security

The Police Command in Osun on Friday assured residents of adequate security, before, during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. This is contained...

The FCT Minister’s Battle against Roasted Fish, Beer and Women, By Jibrin Ibrahim

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Bello Mohammed, is engaged in a battle to stop the sale of roasted fish and alcoholic...

2023 Election: APGA says no other faction

The All Progressive Ground Alliance (APGA) says there is no other faction of its executives. A statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Mr Tex Okechukwu,...

Ex-Japanese PM Abe dies after shooting

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is dead, after being shot during an election campaign event on Friday morning. Abe succumbed to his injuries after...

APC Northwest Zone to set up Situation Room to monitor voters’ registration

The Northwest Zonal office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements to establish a situation room to monitor progress of the Continuous Voters’...

National Water Resources Master Plan, tool for holistic sectoral  development — Adamu

 Malam Suleiman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources says the National Water Resources Master Plan is the compass for development and management of the entire...

Kuje Prison Attack: Buhari summons security chiefs, presides over emergency security meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned emergency National Security Council meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, some cabinet Ministers and all security and service chiefs in...

Ondo Assembly passes bill on Amotekun Corps

By Oluwafemi OjoThe Ondo State House of Assembly has passed a bill to amend the Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps law...
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