2022 Budget: Senate rejects Minister’s presentation
By Haruna Salami The Senate Committee on Science and Technology on Monday rejected the 2022 budget document presented by the Ministry of Science and Technology […]
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NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg Heroin, others at Lagos airport, Ondo, Edo, Kano
. Arrests another fake soldier with drugs; woman who attempted to smuggle skunk hidden in wraps of ‘akpu’ into Agency’s cell for suspect in custody […]
Bandits abduct 2 graduates heading to Sokoto, Kebbi NYSC camps — Police
The Police Command in Zamfara on Friday confirmed that bandits had abducted two prospective corps members deployed from Benue to Kebbi and Sokoto states. The […]
Court jails man for 1 year imprisonment for stealing water tank
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 39-year-old man, Kazeem popoola, to one year imprisonment for stealing water tank. The police charged Mohammed, whose […]
#EndSARS, One Year Later, the Youth Waits,By Jibrin Ibrahim
It has been one year already since that Tuesday, 20th October 2020, when the Nation was rudely shocked by a premeditated violent crackdown on youth […]
NHRC’s boss, ex-NBA Secretary, 70 others become SAN
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, (LPPC), has elevated 72 lawyers to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN). The LPPC in a statement by […]
Maiduguri: Court sentences 19 students to 6 years each for cultism
A High Court in Maiduguri on Wednesday sentenced 19 students to six years imprisonment each for cultism. Delivering judgment, Justice Umar Fadawu, held that there was […]
Police arrest 6 suspected kidnappers in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has arrested six suspected kidnappers who attacked Ngurore police station in Yola-South and kidnapped nursing a mother. The […]
Rice farmers commend FG for boosting dry season farming in Gombe
Some beneficiaries of the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) under the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Special Project have commended the Federal Government for boosting […]
Court remands driver for misappropriating N175,000, pending sentencing
An Upper Area Court in Kubwa, ordered that a 47-year-old driver, Mohammed Echuwelo, who pleaded guilty to misappropriating N175,000 be remanded in a correctional centre, […]
Islamic Cleric enjoins faithful to imbibe qualities of Prophet Muhammad
A revered Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has enjoined Muslims to always strive to imbibe the attitude and character of the Prophet Mohammad. Sheikh Bauchi […]
Army seeks support for ‘Exercise Still Water’ in S’South
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, has solicited the support of Rivers’ residents to its operation, code-named ‘Exercise Still Water’ in four […]
APC Congress: Bilal re-elected Adamawa APC Chairman
Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal has been re-elected as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa. Prof. Umar Adamu, the Returning Officer of the […]
APC will take over Benue in 2023, Akume boasts
Sen. George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, says it is almost certain that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over […]
PHOTO NEWS: Senate President attends APC Congress in Damaturu, Yobe State
PHOTO 1 – L – R: Newly elected Yobe State APC Chairman, Mohammed Gadaka, Sen. Osita Izunazo, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, Senate President, […]
Saraki charges PDP to retake power in Kwara
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Saturday in Ilorin charged the new executive committee members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara to work assiduously […]
Newly appointed board members will aid Ministry’s innovation agenda – Abdullahi
The Minister of State for Science Technology and Innovation, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, has said that the newly appointed board members will aid the innovation agenda […]
Military confirms death of ISWAP leader, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi
By Idris Ibrahim The leader of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists group, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has been killed, the Nigerian military […]
KDSG signs MoU with Pharmaceutical Coys
Kaduna State Government has advised pharmaceutical companies to establish factories in the state, to leverage its population, strategic location of connecting to other cities in […]
Notes from League of Nigerian Columnists’ Lecture, By SK Usman
Yesterday, Tuesday 12th October 2021, I had the distinct honour of being the Lead Speaker at a public lecture and presentation of an awards ceremony […]
Oyeyemi warns drivers against night journeys
Tanker and trailer drivers have been urged to always drive safely to remain alive in the interest of their families and loved ones. Corps Marshal […]
Kaduna: FRSC prosecutes 2,204 traffic offenders in 2 months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command, prosecuted 2,204 traffic offenders in August and September. The Sector Commander, Mr Hafiz Mohammed, told the […]
Buni mourns ex-House of Reps member, Zanna Laisu
Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe on Sunday commiserated with the people of the state over the passing of Alhaji Zanna Laisu, a former member of […]
158 military personnel face Court Martial over alleged professional misconduct
A total of 158 military personnel are to face a Court Martial for offences bordering on alleged professional misconduct. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Bello presents appointment letter to new Emir of Kontagora
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, on Friday, presented a letter of appointment to the new Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Mohammed Barau. Represented by Mr Emmanuel […]