Lawyers disagree with CJN’s proposal on reduction of Supreme Court justices
Some lawyers have expressed divergent views on the submission of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad,for the reduction of Supreme Court Justices from […]
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CP enforces suspension of tinted permit
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has ordered police operatives to strictly comply with the order suspending the issuance of spy number […]
EFCC arrests 50 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested 50 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is contained in a […]
Bill to strengthen country’s copyright regime passes 2nd reading in Senate
A Bill seeking to strengthen the country’s copyright regime to enhance the competitiveness of its creative industries in a digital and knowledge-based global economy has […]
Police academy screening: CP warns against activities of racketeers
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has warned candidates of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), shortlisted for physical screening/interview, to be […]
5 Nigerians picked for CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament
Ruth David of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and four other Nigerians have been picked as officials for the West African qualifying tournament for the […]
8 die in auto crash in Niger – CP
The Police Command in Niger on Tuesday, said that eight people and 28 sheep died in an auto crash at Batati Village in Lavun Local […]
Aide says no rift between Sylva, Akpabio over NDDC board
Mr Julius Bokoru, an aide to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says there is no rift between the minister and that […]
Insecurity: NCPC urges traditional rulers to unite, proffer solutions
The Executive Secretary, Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has urged traditional rulers to work with other organisations to proffer lasting solutions to security […]
Navy inaugurates new landing ship tank in UAE
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has commissioned a new Landing Ship Tank (LST) at Damen Shipyard, Sharjah, UAE, to replace its first set of LSTs, an […]
Group lauds Wike for N5bn infrastructure intervention in Law School Yenagoa
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) on Tuesday hailed Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers for committing N5 billion […]
Nigeria, Twitter and Other Stories, By Reuben Abati
“Omo, I see you are still on Twitter. How you dey take do am? Come and teach your brother…” “Eishhh, Ishhh…Will you keep quiet?” “But […]
Troops repel bandits’ attack, neutralise many on Kaduna-Zaria highway – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government said troops of 4Demo Battalion of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attempted attack by bandits on some locations along Kaduna-Zaria […]
Kaduna: El-Rufai hires 10,000 skilled, essential staff
Kaduna State Government will continue to hire skilled and essential personnel to fill critical gaps in the public service even as it proceeds with the […]
Kaduna govt. recruits 10,000 workers – el-Rufai’s aide
Kaduna State government says it will continue to hire skilled and essential workers to fill critical gaps in the public service, even as it proceeds […]
FAAN acquires equipment to tackle bird strikes around airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has acquired some birds/wildlife equipment to improve on safety of flight operations by effectively managing birds/wildlife hazards at […]
council polls: Lagos PDP concludes primaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, has concluded primary elections for emergence of its flagbearers for the July 24 local government elections across […]
Police probe death of German-based Nigerian in Imo
The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Abutu Yaro, says the police have directed an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr […]
NIMC registers 1.2m Nigerians in Bauchi
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has so far registered 1.2 million Nigerians into the National Identity Database and has issued them with the National […]
COVID-19: Unilorin gets molecular lab for testing infectious diseases
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has flagged-off the construction of an ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). […]
Police nab 4 suspected robbers, recover arms in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has apprehended four suspected armed robbers and recovered arms in the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP […]
Group asks Lai Mohammed to release details of N9.4b DSO expenditure
The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has been asked to release details of expenditure on payment to key Digital Switch Over, (DSO) stakeholders. The […]
FG suspends Twitter’s operations in Nigeria
(NAN) The Federal Government has suspended indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, […]
Igbo business investment more in North than Southern Nigeria -Sen. Adamu
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa) says it is impossible for Nigeria to break along regional lines, because the Southern businessmen have more investments in the North […]
Create Non-Motorised Transport lane, FRSC urges Katsina State Govt
Ali Tanimu, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Katsina State, has appealed to Katsina State Government to create Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) lane in its […]