As Anambra State Confronts an Organized Crime Family, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
On 6 November, 2021, Anambra State, at 4,844 km² the second smallest state by landmass in Nigeria – Lagos State with 3,577 km² is the smallest […]
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No petition against Ogun APC State Congress – Appeal Committee
The All Progressives Congress,(APC) State Congress Appeal Committee for Ogun said on Wednesday, that it received no petition against the state congress held in Abeokuta […]
Nigeria vs. WSJ and The Economist, By Reuben Abati
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been in the eye of the storm with the international media recently, and there is a lot that can […]
FCT VIO to punish personnel caught demanding bribe
The FCT Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), says it will punish any of its personnel caught demanding bribes from motorists during road traffic control and vehicle […]
Zulum salutes military for clearing 25 ISWAP fighters, gun trucks
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has saluted the Nigerian military under the 7 Division Garrison of Operation Hadin Kai for successfully clearing 25 […]
Man Bags Six Months Jail Term For Love Scam in Kaduna
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna, today, October 20, 2021 sentenced of one Mesheal Luka to six months imprisonment following his […]
Eid-ul-Maulud: Buhari felicitates Muslims, says gains being recorded in combating insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitated the Muslim Ummah as well as Nigerians of all faiths on the occasion of the Maulud-Un-Nabiyy, the birthday of the Holy […]
#EndSARS, Dele Giwa: AFRICMIL, Partners hold commemorative lecture
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in partnership with Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, National […]
Police anti-cultism group honours Nigerian-born British Army Officer
Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has conferred the award of “International Ambassador” on Nigerian-born British Army Officer, Tai Fadipe-Davis. Presenting the award […]
Defendant swindled cooperative member of N500, 000– IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer, Insp Juwairat Suleiman, told a Grade I Area Court, Kubwa that Oneh Monday swindled a cooperative member, Ruth Umezurike of N500, […]
NHRC, Centre partner to promote rights of people with disabilities
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its readiness to partner with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CDD), an NGO to protect and […]
Troops foil desperate ISWAP move to attack surrendered terrorists
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has foiled Islamic State of West African Province(ISWAP), desperate move to attack surrendered Boko Haram members in […]
Independence Day: Akeredolu pardons 18 convicted inmates in Ondo
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has granted state pardon to 18 convicted inmates in various correctional centres in the state to mark Nigeria’s 61st […]
7 Division holds anti-ambush drill for troops against terrorists’ ambushes, IEDs –Ag. GOC
The 7 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, on Tuesday, held anti-ambush drill of legion Mines Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles at […]
Group tasks FG, States on strategies to create employment opportunities for youth
The Student Christian Movement (SCM), a Non-Denominational Christian body, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments to develop strategies to create more employment opportunities for youth in […]
APC LG Congress: Members stage protest in Jalingo
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba on Monday staged a peaceful protest against Saturday’s conduct of […]
Kaduna LG poll: Sani urges forgiveness among APC members
Sen. Uba Sani has urged aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State to forgive whatever grievances they have against one another. […]
EFCC Bemoans Lax Regulation of Real Estate Sector
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Wednesday August 25, 2021 appealed to the House of Representatives to insist […]
WHO: Pandemic at ‘critical phase’ in Asia-Pacific amid rising cases
The World Health Organisation (WHO), said on Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region was at a “critical phase’’. WHO said everything must […]
Ibrahim Mantu, a great nationalist – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has described the late former Deputy President of the Senate, Alhaji Ibrahim Mantu, as a great […]
SON cautions Borno rice millers against sharp practice
Mr Adamu Ahmed, the Coordinator of Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Borno, has cautioned rice processing companies in the state against sharp practice to maximise […]
Bagudu sets up taskforce on drug control
Kebbi Gov. Atiku Bagudu has approved the establishment of a taskforce on drug control to assist in reviewing and providing informed policies and programmes on drug […]
Lawyer prays court to admit 12 detained Igboho’s aides to bail
Pelumi Olajengbesi, Counsel for the 12 detained associates of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja […]
NDE trains 25 youths on advanced agriculture in Kaduna
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has begun the training of 25 youths in Kaduna on advanced agriculture under its Post Sustainable Agricultural Development Training […]
NAFDAC intensifies campaign against fake drugs in Nasarawa
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nasarawa Statesays it has intensified campaign against fake drugs and adulterated products in […]