3 killed as customs repel attempt to abduct officer
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, on Thursday revealed that three persons were killed as the unit repelled an attempt to […]
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Students’ union seeks massive education on effects of drug abuse
Mr Henry Nwankwo, the Nigerian Coordinator, Pan-African Student Union Parliament (ASUP), has called for a massive education and campaign on the effects of drug abuse […]
Police warn native doctors against providing criminals with charms
The Police Command in Ebonyi has warned native doctors against providing criminals with charms to perpetrate criminal activities in the state. The state Police Public […]
Late Dogonyaro committed soldier who believed in Nigeria’s ability to attain greatness, says Wase
Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase, on Friday said that the late former Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro, was a committed soldier, who believed […]
AMAC chairman urges community radio to give voice to ordinary people
)Mr Abdullahi Candido, the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged the Grassroots Community Radio to give a voice to the ordinary […]
Japan expands COVID-19 emergency state to 3 more prefecture
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday announced an expansion of a state of emergency over COVID-19 to Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures. The government […]
Adolescent girls produce 15,000 reusable sanitary pads in Kaduna – Official
Some adolescent girls in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have produced about 15,000 reusable sanitary pads using local materials. Mr Yusha’u […]
Police confirm death of suspected robber in Delta
The Police in Delta have confirmed the death of a suspected robber, Ugbaudu Williams, 31, after being allegedly shot by “his partner in crime’’. DSP […]
Osinbajo great bridge builder— Says Delta traditional ruler
The Obi of Owa-Alero, Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, has lauded Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his efforts at ensuring peaceful coexistence across the […]
Niger Govt. bans horse riding during festivals, ceremonies
The Niger Government has banned the traditional horse riding during festivals and ceremonies across all the eight emirates in the state. This was contained in […]
Kwara Fire Service rescues 40-year-old man from flood in Ilorin
Kwara Fire Service, on Friday, rescued a 40-year-old man, Mr Abdulwahab Olarewaju, from being swept away by flood after a downpour in Ilorin, the state […]
NGO train girls on reusable sanitary pads in Ekiti
An NGO, Gold Heart Foundation for Teens and Orphans, on Friday, trained young girls on proper use of reusable sanitary pads to maintain healthy living. […]
China’s foreign trade up 28.5%
China’s total imports and exports expanded to 28.5 per cent year-on-year to 11.62 trillion yuan (about 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first four months […]
Passengers burnt to death in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has said an unspecified number of persons were burnt to death in an auto crash on the […]
EFCC arrests banker for alleged N34m fraud
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Elizabeth Modupe Osunjuyigbe, an employee of Access Bank Plc, for […]
Matawalle awards N5m to winner of National Qur’anic Recitation Competition
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfarahas given a cash reward of N5 million to the winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, Muhammad Gusau. This is […]
NOA director tasks civil/public servants on dedication, selfless service
The outgoing Director of National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Oyo State, Mr Moshood Olaleye, has urged civil/public servants to make dedication to duty their utmost […]
Anambra Govt partners group on HIV surge interventions
Anambra Govt partners group on HIV surge interventions Anambra Govt partners group on HIV surge interventionsHIVBy Lucy Osuizigbo-OkechukwuAwka, April. 23, 2021(NAN) The Anambra Government has […]
Your growth now depends on what you know, Customs boss tells officers
Col Hameed Ali (Rtd), the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says henceforth, officers and men will be measured for career growth based on knowledge […]
World Malaria Day: Kwara Govt to commence free provision of malaria drugs
The Kwara Government says the state is set to enjoy global fund support for free provision of malaria drugs and Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLNI) across […]
Ekiti SUBEB assures fairness, transparency in contract awards
The Chairman, the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, says the ongoing process of awarding contracts for the UBEC/SUBEB 2019 projects […]
Floods: KEPA issues 305 relocation notices to Kaduna residents
The Kaduna state Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA), has issued 305 relocation notices to residents of flood-prone areas across the state, its General Manager, Mr Lawal […]
Gunmen abduct businessman in Kwara
Alhaji Alaga Olayemi, a businessman and farmer, was kidnapped on Wednesday by unknown gunmen from his farm in Oke-Onigbin, Isin local government area of Kwara, […]
Council poll: ADP tasks members in FCT ahead of primaries
Action Democratic Party (ADP) has urged its members to maintain peace and remain united during its April 24 primaries, ahead of council elections in the […]
Jigawa Govt to demarcate 95km of grazing reserves, cattle routes
The Jigawa Farmers and Herdsmen Boardhas concluded plans to carve out 95km of grazing reserves as part of measures to tackle farmers/herders incessant clashes in […]