Kaduna Fire Service records 114 fire outbreaks, six deaths in January
Kaduna State Fire Service says it recorded 114 fire outbreaks and six deaths in January in three areas of the state. Mr Paul Aboi, Director, […]
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WHO not ruling out Omicron becoming dominant variant in Europe in January
The new Omicron coronavirus variant may become dominant in Europe by early January. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said this in its weekly report on […]
Sale rep docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N1.4m
A 29-year-old pharmaceutical sales representative, Chibuzor Madumelu, was on Tuesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing his employer’s N1.48 million. The police […]
Republic of Niger to Pay 7,564,250 CFA Francs to the heirs of the former military leader
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Republic of Niger to pay 7,564,250 CFA francs as recoverable costs to the heirs of late General […]
The Essential Buhari: VP Osinbajo got it!
By Femi Adesina Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is an honest man. Whatever he tells you, please take it serious. You can even take it to […]
2022 budget: Senate Appropriation Committee swings into action
By Haruna Salami Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Jibrin Barau has expressed the determination of follow due process and work assiduously to ensure early […]
Commission lauds Yobe varsity for fee waiver for students with disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commended the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Yobe University, Damaturu, Prof. Mala Daura, for granting registration fee […]
FRSC FCT Command deploys radar guns, intensifies campaign against speeding
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command, has deployed radar guns to check over speeding by motorists in the territory. […]
FCT: NSCDC arrests 191 alleged vandals, illegal LPG dealers in 8 months
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested 191 alleged vandals and illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dealers […]
441 trucks, articulated vehicles crash in Ogun State in eight months – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 441 trucks and articulated vehicles were involved in road traffic crashes in Ogun between January and August. Mr […]
NDLEA seizes N100bn illicit drugs in 8 months – spokesman
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has said that it seized illicit drugs worth N100 billion between January and August, 2021. The agency’s spokesman, […]
Kano has 2 million drug addicts – Buba Marwa
NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said on Monday in Kano that the state has about two million drug addicts, representing 16 per cent prevalence. Marwa […]
Buhari is committed to prosperous Niger Delta –Group
The Legacy Awareness Campaign Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to ensuring a safe, secure and […]
Stakeholders demand constitutional timelines for budget, fiscal act amendment
Stakeholders have called on the National Assembly to ensure that there are definitive timelines for passage of and assent to the annual budget in order […]
US offers $5 million for information to arrest ex-Guinea-Bissau Armed Forces head
The US has announced a reward of up to US$5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Antonio Indjai, the former head […]
2 men docked for allegedly stealing chicken wings, gizzards
Two men on Friday appeared in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Oyo State for allegedly stealing chicken wings, gizzard, snails and rice worth N1.2 […]
Customs seizes items worth N133m
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) seized 124 assorted items worth N133 million in Kebbi between January and June. The Area Comptroller, Kebbi Area Command, Hafiz […]
Court restrains Maranatha University from commencing academic programmes
By Haruna Salami The federal high court owerri has stopped Maranatha University Mgbidi from the planned take off in September 2021 and ordered the parties […]
Court grants man divorce over lack of love for wife
A man, Bitrus Gapfung, who dragged his wife, Pamkat, before a Jos Upper Area Court, sitting in Kasuwan Mama, was on Friday granted divorce due […]
DPR seals 7 filling stations in Nasarawa State for under-delivery,others
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Nasarawa State has sealed 7 filling stations for various offences from January to date. Alhaji Ahmed Gwaram, the […]
Police record 25 cases of rape, defilement in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has recorded no fewer than 25 cases of rape and defilement between January and June 2021 in the […]
Customs generates over N1trn revenue in 6 months
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N1.003 trillion revenue in six months. Customs Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah made this known while addressing newsmen […]
NDE tasks SPW beneficiaries in Nasarawa State on entrepreneurship
National Directorate of Employment ( NDE) has urged beneficiaries of Special Public Works( SPW) in Nasarawa State to embrace entrepreneurship for self reliance and societal […]
China sees robust growth in new taxpayers first five months
China has witnessed a spike in the number of new taxpaying market entities in the first five months as the country’s economy continues to recover […]
Bring informal sector to tax net to boost revenue, says don
A university teacher, Prof. Bright Eregha, has urged the Federal Government to bring the informal sector into the tax net to boost revenue and reduce […]