Edo govt, UNIDO to partner in building world-class museum
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to build a world class museum and […]
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Driver in court for alleged criminal breach of trust, cheating
A 47-year-old driver, Michael Ifejirike, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court, Abuja for alleged criminal breach of trust and cheating. The […]
Zero Discrimination Day: Coalition urges FG to reduce inequalities through SDGs
The Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development (CSCSD) has appealed to Federal Government to intensify efforts to reduce inequalities through actualisation of the Sustainable […]
Police arraign electrician for allegedly biting security guard
The police on Friday arraigned a 22-year-old, Nuruddeen Ibrahim, in a Zuba Upper Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly biting a security […]
Court strikes out N5m suit against ICPC
A Federal High Court sitting in Enugu, Enugu State, has struck out a case seeking enforcement of fundamental human rights and an award of […]
Be bold, incorruptible, lawyers urge new EFCC boss
Two former Executives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Bayo Akinlade and Mr Douglas Ogbankwa, have urged Mr AbulRasheed Bawa, Chairman of the […]
Netanyahu asks Biden to keep U.S. sanctions on Int’l Criminal Court officials
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked U.S. President Joe Biden during a recent phone conversation to keep sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) […]
Teenager in court for alleged theft of iron rods
A 19-year-old man, Awalu Abdullahi, on Wednesday appeared before a Grade I Area Court, Kubwa, Abuja, for allegedly stealing iron rods. The police […]
No appeals, verdict against doping doctor Mark S is final – Court
The prison sentence of four years 10 months for German doctor Mark S for doping practices is final as no appeals will be made, […]
Businessman docked for allegedly receiving stolen inverter batteries
A 47-year-old businessman, Mustapha Ishiaka, on Wednesday, appeared in a Lugbe Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving six stolen inverter batteries worth […]
Man, 38, arraigned for alleged attempted arson
A 38-year-old man, Peter Agbo, who allegedly attempted to set the Lagos State Ministry of Justice building on fire, appeared before a Magistrates’ Court […]
Man docked for alleged theft of laptop, cell phone worth 250,000
A 25-year-old man, Ezekiel Kingsley, was on Wednesday arraigned in a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a laptop and cell phone, […]
Court grants N70m bail to Okorocha’s aides
An aide to Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Eberendu Chiimechefulem, his legislative aide, Steve Asinuobi and 12 others were arraigned before a magistrate’s court sitting in Owerri […]
Violation of COVID-19 protocols, FCTA seals 2 commercial outlets
The FCT Administration (FCTA), Task Force on Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols, on Monday in Abuja sealed two commercial outlets in Karu, in the FCT […]
Foundation seeks support for education of indigent students
Auxano Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has appealed to governments and public-spirited individuals to assist in providing qualitative education for indigent students across the country. […]
NDLEA uncovers cannabis warehouse, seizes N17m illicit drugs in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers has uncovered a warehouse of compressed cannabis Sativa in Abuja Estate in Port Harcourt, Rivers. The […]
Ebonyi Exco: PDP to appeal Abakaliki Court judgment
The Peoples Democratic Party (NAN) says it will appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, which invalidated the appointment of the […]
Court rejects suit seeking to declare Ohanaeze Ndigbo as illegal organisation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit seeking the declaration of the Igbo social cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, as illegal organisation. Justice Inyang […]
Senator Kalu urges Gov. Wike to join APC
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday beckoned the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, […]
INEC clarifies expansion of access to polling units nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers, on Thursday, provided clarification on the expansion of access to polling units before the 2023 general election. […]
The rise and rise of regional and ethnic warlords, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
For the right thinking Nigerian burning with patriotic fervor, there are genuine reasons to be apprehensive about the widened rift among the regions […]
NDLEA, Shippers Council collaborate for better service delivery at the ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, have agreed to collaborate on ridding the Nigerian Ports of criminality, […]
CAN welcomes call for Christian President in 2023
The National President of CAN, His Eminence, Dr. Sampson Ayokunle has welcomed the call for a Christian President for Nigeria in 2023. […]
Alleged cheating: Court admits dog breeder to N700,000 bail
A Grade I Area Court in Mpape, Abuja, on Monday admitted a dog breeder, Aliyu Suleiman, who allegedly cheated his business partner to […]
NUT faults ASUSS claim on Supreme Court judgment
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has accused the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) of misinterpreting the Supreme Court judgment […]