Borno to close all IDP camps by Dec. 31
Borno says it will close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps located within Maiduguri, by Dec. 31. Gov. Babagana Zulum made this known while addressing […]
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Insecurity: CJTF trains 525 personnel in Kaduna
Coalition Joint Task Force (CJTF), a neighbourhood security outfit in Kaduna, on Friday graduated 525 personnel who participated in its basic and intermediate training course […]
FRSC enlightens commercial vehicle drivers on danger of speeding
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ilorin Unit Command, on Friday enlightened members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and the National […]
FCTA arrests 217 defaulters over street begging
The FCT Administration Social Development Secretariat (SDS) on Friday, in Abuja arrested 217 defaulters over street begging. This is even as the secretariat declared zero […]
NYSC: 7 corps members to repeat service in Abia
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has ordered seven corps members deployed in Abia for the Batch ‘B’ Stream 1, 2020/2021, to repeat their service […]
Police arraign man for alleged assault, stealing
The police in Lagos on Friday arraigned a 36-year-old man, Lucky Gambo, for alleged assault and stealing. Gambo, who has no fixed address, is facing […]
NSCDC to train 3,212 teachers on personal security, child protection in Ondo State
Dr Hammed Abodunrin, Ondo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says arrangements have been concluded by the corps to train […]
Kaduna residents laud suspension of train services on Abuja to Kaduna route, urge speedy restoration
Some residents of Kaduna have lauded the decision of the Nigerian Railway Cooperation (NRC) to suspend train services on Abuja to Kaduna route for security […]
#ENDSARS Anniversary: Lekki Estates Residents Association Builds Office for Police Station
As part of its contribution to effective policing around the Lekki corridor, the Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) is building a block of office […]
Cybercrime:Kwara Government Pledges Support for EFCC
Kwara State Government has pledged support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in tackling the menace of cybercrime among youths in the society. […]
Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Senator Albert Bassey’s Trial
The money laundering trial of Senator Obong Albert Bassey before Justice Agatha A. Okeke of the Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State was stalled […]
Chinese President XI writes Buhari, seeks to bolster relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership […]
Onu: FMSTI rebranded to meet future technology demands
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Ministry has rebranded its vision, mission and logo, in order to […]
EFCC Arraigns Managing Director for N6bn Deceased PHCN Staff Insurance Benefit Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, 21 October, 2021 arraigned the Managing Director of PJO Ventures Limited, Cecilia Osipitan and her company, […]
FG to facilitate industralisation by developing capital goods market-Minister
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, says it is set to facilitate Nigeria’s industralisation by developing capital goods market, using innovation and reverse engineering. […]
Oyo Govt. Promises Integration of Local Farmers Into Development Plan
Oyo State Government has reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda […]
Presidential Committee indicted Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho, says Malami
The Attorney- General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Friday in Abuja that a presidential panel has indicted […]
Insecurity in Nigeria is going down – Ndume
Sen. Ali Ndume, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, has said that insecurity in Nigeria is reducing with hope that it will completely be eliminated. Ndume, […]
Cooking gas hike: Corps member retails multipurpose charcoal stove
As price of cooking gas soars nationwide, a National Youth Service Corps member in Enugu State, Chioma Ede, 27, has embarked on the sale of […]
Plateau LG Polls: Court dismisses suit filed by Bokkos APC candidate
A Plateau State High Court on Friday dismisses the suit filed the Bokkos Local Government All Progressive Congress (APC). Justice Geoffrey Kamyal, in his judgment, dismissed […]
FG, firm mull technological innovation to stop cattle rustling, farmer/herder clashes
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in partnership with Megacorp Nigeria Ltd is considering the use of technology to tackle cattle rustling […]
Federal Fire Service records average of 15 accidents in Oyo State monthly
Federal Fire Service in Oyo State records an average of 15 fire and other accidents monthly. Its Commander, Mr Augustine Adetunji, told the News Agency […]
Court jails man for 1 year imprisonment for stealing water tank
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 39-year-old man, Kazeem popoola, to one year imprisonment for stealing water tank. The police charged Mohammed, whose […]
Matawalle commissions 300-bed general hospital
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday, inaugurated the 300-bed General Hospital in Birnin-Magaji Local Government area of the state. Matawalle, represented by Dr Bashir […]
Buhari tasks Ogoni leaders on protection of national assets
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Ogoni Leaders to sensitize indigenes on value of protecting national assets like pipelines and other oil installations, saying willful damage […]