UNICEF urges Oyo residents to dismiss myths, misconception about COVID-19 vaccine
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged residents of Oyo State and the country in general to dismiss myths and misconceptions being spread about […]
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Congress: Lawmaker tasks aggrieved APC members on due process
Mr Olayiwola Olawale, Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Administration, has urged members with grievances from the APC congresses to follow […]
Applicant jailed 4 months for hacking into people’s Facebook accounts
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on Thursday, sentenced an applicant, David Kingsley, to four months imprisonment for hacking into people’s […]
Motorcyclist docked for alleged cheating
A 35-year-old motorcyclist, Sagir Yahaya on Tuesday appeared in a Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, for allegedly cheating man over a hire purchase […]
Woman who threatened to kill neighbour in 3 days, gets bail
A Makurdi Upper Area Court 2, on Monday granted bail to one Sewuese Angum, who allegedly threatened to kill her neighbour, Mercy Ashema in three […]
CBN denies non remittance of 80 % surpluses
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied allegation that it failed to remit 80 per cent of its operational surpluses into the Consolidated Revenue […]
WHO tasks govt on strengthening traditional medicine production in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments, research institutions, practitioners and the private sector to strengthen collaboration around traditional medicine research and production […]
Stylist gets 12 strokes of cane for stealing laptop, phones
An Upper Area Court in Zuba, Abuja, on Thursday ordered that a 20-year-old stylist, Henry Sunday, be given 12 strokes of the cane for stealing […]
Court remands applicant for alledged theft, mischief
A Sharia Court in Kano on Thursday ordered the remand of a 20-year-old applicant, Bello Nura, at the Correctional centre for stealing tricycle spare parts […]
New CP visits military formations in Enugu, urges stronger synergy
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Lawal Abubakar, has visited military formations in Enugu, and solicited continuous synergy among security agencies in the […]
Attendant docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N7.8m
A filling station attendant, Muritala Sedenu, who allegedly stole N7.8 million from his employer, on Monday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. […]
Student, painter jailed 6 months each for stealing auto parts
A Central Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos on Thursday, sentenced a student and painter to six months imprisonment for stealing auto parts. The […]
Foundation offers free medical services to 1000 persons in Edo
An NGO, Mathew Okpebholor Foundation says no fewer than 1000 persons would benefit its free healthcare services under its medical outreach programmes Speaking at a […]
Food security: German NGO targets training 650,000 farmers in 4 agric. value chains
A German Non Governmental Organisation, known as GIZ says it is targeting training 650, 000 farmers on four value chains of agriculture to enhance food […]
Jealous wife hospitalised after attempt to commit suicide
The Police Command in Jigawa said that a house wife, Maimuna Wadaji, has been hospitalised after attempting to commit suicide in Dutse Local Government Area […]
3 men in court for alleged theft of cell phone, concealment
Three accused persons, Usman Mohammad, Khalifa Rabiu and Abba Aminu, were on Friday brought before a Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged theft of cell […]
FG to prosecute rape, gender-based violence offenders – Osinbajo
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has vowed to deal decisively with all perpetrators of Rape and other Gender-Based Violence in the country. The Vice […]
NOUN appoints 3rd Deputy VC for technology, innovation
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Prof. Monioluwa Olaniyi as the third Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Institution, following the approval of the […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Kaduna commercial transport operators pledge stable fare
Operators of commercial vehicles within Kaduna metropolis have promised a stable transport fare during the the Eid-el-Kabir period. A cross section of the operators interviewed […]
Auto dealer docked for allegedly stealing car worth N2.5m
A 38-year-old auto dealer, Victor Omoyiade, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry worth N2.5 million. The police […]
COAS commends traditional rulers’ roles in national unity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. – Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has commended traditional rulers in the country for their fatherly roles in matters affecting national […]
Alleged N29bn fraud: Ex-Gov Nyako, son, others to know fate July 19
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed July 19 to either rule on a no-case-submission filed by former Adamawa governor, Murtala Nyako (rtd), his son […]
Police record 25 cases of rape, defilement in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has recorded no fewer than 25 cases of rape and defilement between January and June 2021 in the […]
Bayelsa police command arrests 4 robbery suspects, recover pistol
The The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four armed robbery suspects in Yenagoa, the state capital. This is contained in a statement […]
Court fixes Sept. 20 for judgment in Kalu’s suit seeking to stop retrial
The Federal High Court Abuja, has fixed Sept. 20 for judgment in the suit by former Abia governor, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu challenging his retrial […]