I did not stab my husband’s mistress’ 17-year-old son to death- Defendant tells court
A 36-year-old housewife, Rukayat Abdulkareem told an FCT High Court in Kubwa that she did not stab her husband’s mistress’ 17-year-old boy to death. The […]
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UNFPA calls for laws, policies on bodily autonomy for women, girls to check GBV
Ms Ulla Mueller, the Country Representative of the UN Population Fund in Nigeria, has urged government at all levels to implement laws and policies that will […]
Abduction, killing reports in Enugu State unfounded –police
The police in Enugu State has waived aside reports of abduction and killing Eha-Amufu community of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state, describing the […]
Chief Imam mourns TB Joshua
The Chief Imam of Benin Central Mosque, Alhaji Abdufatah Enabulele, has mourned the passing of the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, […]
Gunmen kidnap 2 people in Kubwa
Gunmen have kidnapped two people from their houses in Byazhin, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The armed men, who stormed the hilly […]
Reps urge I-G to take over Umoren’s case
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (I-G) to take over the investigation and prosecution of the alleged killer of Miss […]
Cleric urges FG to declare state of emergency on drug abuse
A Zamfara-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Umar Kanoma, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on drug and substance abuse in […]
Address challenges of irrigation, climate change, Expert urges FG
Mr Africafarmer Mogaji, Chairman, Agriculture and Agro-Allied Group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has urged Federal Government to formulate policy that will address the […]
Workers shut Ogun assembly over non-implementation of financial autonomy
reports that the indefinite strike was due to failure of government to implement financial autonomy for legislature as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (As amended).Addressing […]
FCTA, security agencies deploy 100 operatives to arrest traffic violators
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with security agencies, have deployed about 100 personnel to arrest traffic flow violators. Mr Wadata Bodinga, Director, […]
Poverty and Existential Problems of Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
This is dedicated to the three hundred and seventeen students of Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State abducted by Armed Bandits on […]
Improve case definition for Ebola, Expert urges FG
Health expert, Dr Iorhen Akase, has urged the Federal Government to update and publicise the case definition of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to aid […]
Building technological ecosystem key to national development- DG NITDA
The Director General, National information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE has said that a nation can only prosper when […]
We’re struggling to catch up with Jakande’s unprecedented achievements, says Sen. Amosun
Sen. Ibikunle Amosun (APC-Ogun Central) and former Governor of Ogun, on Friday said that the achievements left behind by the first Civilian Governor of Lagos […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
Why we’re fixing Kwara sports facilities – Official
The Kwara government says ongoing massive investment in sports infrastructure in the state is to productively engageyouths and make the state a centre of attraction […]
Reforms Chief urges Nigerians to take advantage of govt. interventions
Dr Ibrahim Arab, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), on Wednesday charged Nigerians to avail themselves of government interventions to better their living standards. […]
Ibilla–Ukpa: Don’t withdraw soldiers in a hurry, group tells Ortom
…. urges govt to set up inquiry panel The Association of Igede Media Professionals (AiMP) has called on Governor Samuel Ortom to prevail on the […]
Feb 14 : Cleric advises youths to beware of COVID-19
Chika Madubuko, Founder of Highway to Grace Assembly Ministry Nsukka, Enugu State has advised youths to beware of COVID-19 pandemic as they celebrate this […]
Presidency to Nigerians: Comply with mandatory mask wearing to avert lockdowns
By Chimezie Godfrey The Presidency has expressed worry over reports of non-compliance with the just signed Executive Order that makes mask-wearing and observation of social […]
‘Missing N4.4bn NASS funds’: SERAP writes Lawan, Gbajabiamila, seeks probe
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to “use their […]
Nigeria’s Volatile Politics and the APC Report on True Federalism
By Salihu Moh. Lukman Progressive Governors Forum Abuja Background – Cries of Victimisation and Ethnic Profiling In the wake of the controversy around the purported […]
Police reiterate commitment to security of lives, property in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun on Thursday reiterated its readiness to collaborate with other sister agencies to ensure security of lives and property […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021
In the exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Section 4 of the Quarantine Act, Cap. Q2 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2010 […]
Gunmen Kill two police officers in Taraba
By Callistus Agwaza, Jalingo Barely twenty four hours after gunmen abducted and killed a local government Chairman in Ardo Kola area of Taraba state, […]