Twitter suspension lawful – FG
The Federal Government has said that its decision to suspend the activities of Twitter is well founded in law and it has not breach the […]
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Court remands man, girlfriend for alleged adultery in Birnin Kebbi
A Magistrates’ Court in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday ordered that a man, Onyebuchi Okafor and Mansura Shehu, be remanded in a correctional centre in Birnin […]
Pregnant POS operator in court for allegedly absconding with employer’s N122,000
A pregnant operator of a Point of Sale (POS), Patience Okpate on Tuesday, appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly […]
COVID-19: WHO supports South African consortium to establish mRNA vaccine transfer hub
World Health Organisation (WHO) is supporting a South African consortium in establishing the first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub, the UN health agency announced […]
Naval Chief harps on hydrography for Blue Economy’s success
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, on Monday said that Hydrography would provide a conducive environment for maritime activities that […]
Alleged 7.1bn fraud: Court adjourns Orji Kalu’s Coy suit against EFCC until July 13
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed July 13 for hearing in a suit filed by Slok Nigeria Limited, a company belonging to former […]
5 men arraigned in Enugu for alleged cult membership
Five men were on Friday arraigned in Enugu for allegedly forming Junior Vikings and Burkina Faso confraternities.The defendants are: Ekemeka Kingsley, 21; Chinagorom Ugoama, 17; […]
Court discharges, acquits Delta Sen. Nwaoboshi of N322m laundering charge
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday discharged and acquitted a Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi, charged with laundering N322 millon. Aneke […]
FCT set to refund 2021 hajj deposit to intending pilgrims
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will commence refund of 2021 Hajj fare deposits to intending pilgrims that are desirous of collecting their […]
Alleged $9.8m fraud: Court rejects EFCC’s plea to amend charges against ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s request to amend the criminal charge filed against former Group […]
Confer power of approval, renewal of broadcast licenses on NBC –stakeholders
Some stakeholders in the broadcasting industry have endorsed the amendment of the enabling Act of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to strip the President of […]
Baba Ijesha arraigned for alleged sexual assault, attempted rape of minor
Nigerian actor, Olanrewaju James (popularly known as Baba Ijesha), was on Wednesday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for alleged sexual […]
Court adjourns suit against NJC, others until June 23
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed June 23 to hear a suit filed by a socio-cultural group against the National Judicial Council (NJC) […]
New FIRS App to ease tax filing systems, engender transparency, say experts
Some economic experts have lauded the newly developed withholding tax application (WHT APP), saying it would ease tax filing system, encourage tax transparency, expand tax […]
Retirees’ online enrolment application: PENCOM trains desk officers
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has commenced a four-day workshop for Pension Desk Officers (PDOs) on online enrolment application for retirees. Declaring the workshop for […]
Danbatta seeks stakeholders’ support for ubiquitous ICT adoption
…As Huawei donates ICT Lab to Alma Mater The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has urged […]
Education: AMAC Chairman awards N28.7m scholarships to students
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Thursday gave scholarship worth N28.7 million to 1,000 students from the area council, including those studying in various […]
30 NYSC members win N10m in Unity Bank challenge
Thirty winners members of the National Youth Service Corps have emerged winners in the fifth edition of Unity Bank Plc’s flagship business plan competition, Corpreneurship […]
Nigeria’s mission in South Africa issues 10,341 passports in 15 months — Consul General
Nigeria’s Consulate in Johannesburg says it issued a total of 10,341 passports to Nigerian citizens in South Africa between March 2020 and May 2021. Hon. […]
PenCom begins training for 108 pension desk officers in N’ East
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Monday in Gombe began a two-day training for 108 pension desk officers on online enrollment for retirement by prospective […]
NGOs task parents on sex education for their children
Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on Wednesday in Abuja tasked parents on the need to teach their children sex education to help curb cases of Sexual […]
Council pledges effective implementation of plant variety protection law
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) on Monday, expressed commitment towards effective implementation of the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Bill. Director-General of the Council, Dr […]
Transcending the lean times, By Dakuku Peterside
Criticism makes leaders wake up, and it puts them on their toes. It is a natural component of leadership. We all acknowledge that it is […]
Cyberattacks: NITDA cautions against hacking group masquerading as USAID
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Nigerians to beware of a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by a hacking group, Nobelium. NITDA […]
El-Rufai denounces smear campaign, says 4,359 plots allocated to businesses, others
Kaduna State Government has allocated 4,359 plots to businesses, institutions and individuals in recent years as part of its efforts to accelerated development in its […]