Court sentences man to death by hanging for armed robbery
A High Court in Abeokuta, on Friday sentenced a 44-year-old man ,Tosin Shodunke to death by hanging for armed robbery.Shodunke, had pleaded not guilty to […]
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2 women get 3 months jail term e
A Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State, on Thursday sentenced two women to three months imprisonment each for fighting in public. Uwa Onyenye, 35 […]
Alleged 2.1bn fraud: Judge resumes hearing in EFCC suit against Abdulrasheed Maina
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court will, on Friday, resume hearing ‘in a suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Sule tasks NASIEC on free, fair, credible LG election
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has charged the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) to be impartial in the conduct of Local Government election slated […]
APC media scores Kaduna State high in delivery of basic education
The All Progressive Congress (APC) media outfit, APC News Media, has rated Kaduna State government high in the delivery of quality basic education. The Chief […]
Court dismisses armed robbery case against unemployed man
A Plateau High Court on Tuesday dismissed an robbery charge filed against an unemployed man, Solomon Pamvwos. The Plateau Government charged Pamvwos with armed robbery. […]
Rising cost of foodstuffs denting FG’s Home Grown School Feeding programme
Rising inflationary rate resulting in high cost of foodstuffs is affecting Federal Government’s National Home Grown School Feeding Programme negatively. The assertion was made in […]
51-year-old man bags 3 years imprisonment for manslaughter
An FCT Hight Court on Tuesday, sentenced a a 51-year-old man, Abdulbasit Ohize to three years imprisonment for causing the death of one Vincent Nnamdi […]
Court dissolves 12-year-old marriage over abandonment
A Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, on Tuesday dissolved a 12 -year-old marriage between Fatima Salisu and Abubakar on grounds of abandonment. Salisu […]
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 […]
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 […]
Viral video: Court stops Ondo State govt from investigating CJ
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the Ondo State government from investigating the state’s Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu over a viral video […]
Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities ,- WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says as the risk of a surge in COVID-19 cases increases, African countries must urgently boost critical care capacity to […]
WaterAid, NGO, UNICEF develop guide on rural sanitation programme
WaterAid Nigeria, an NGO, Plan International and UNICEF are developing a guide to deliver equitable sustainable rural sanitation programme. This is contained in a statement […]
Nigeria seeks global efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking
. Condemns illicit financial flows from developing to developed economies The Federal Government has called on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation as part of […]
Enugu CP urges residents to support `Operation Restore Peace’
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has urged residents to support `Operation Restore Peace’ to deal with criminal elements in the […]
APC denies releasing timetable for Congresses, National Convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied releasing timetable for its Congresses and National Convention. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention […]
Retired Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar denies link with bandits
Former Head of State, Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Monday in Minna denied having any link with bandits or terrorist groups in Niger State. Social […]
Supreme Court affirms INEC’s power to deregister political parties
The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister underperforming political parties.The apex court in a zoom […]
Service Delivery: FG applauds Ordinary Ahmad Isah, SERVICOM for services
The Federal Government has commended Dr Ahmad Isah, the Ordinary President, Brekete Family, for his humanitarian services to Nigerians. Dr Maurice Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary, […]
Service Delivery: FG applauds Ordinary Ahmad Isah, SERVICOM for services
The Federal Government has commended Dr Ahmad Isah, the Ordinary President, Brekete Family, for his humanitarian services to Nigerians. Dr Maurice Mbaeri, the Permanent Secretary, […]
Farming: Herders harassments, greatest farmers’ challenge – AFAN
Mr Romanus Eze, the Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Enugu State chapter, says the biggest challenge of farmers in the country is herders’ […]
Fidelity Bank profit before tax increases by 53.03% in Q1
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a profit before tax of N10.1 billion for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2021. The bank’s Managing Direcror/Chief […]
New UN-led global immunization push aims to save more than 50 million lives
A UN-led global immunization strategy was unveiled on Monday to reach more than 50 million children who have missed life-saving jabs against diseases such as […]
Appeal Court declares indictment of SSG by assembly illegal, null, of no effect
An Appeal Court in Makurdi on Thursday held that the indictment of the former Secretary to the Government of the state (SSG), Aliyu Tijani for […]