Petty trader bags 6 months imprisonment for negligent conduct
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old petty trader, Idris Dada, to six months imprisonment for negligent conduct. The police […]
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World Hepatitis Day: Over 18m Nigerians infected with hepatitis, says health minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says 18. 2 million Nigerians were infected with viral hepatitis, as awareness, reporting, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis […]
KASU moves to improve quality of research by academics
The Kaduna State University (KASU), through its Library and Information Services unit, has introduced a Research Clinic to improve the quality of research among lecturers […]
Court sentences man 3 months for stealing cell phone
A Karu Grade 1 Area Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 26-year-old man, Reuben Iliya, to three months in imprisonment for stealing a […]
Increased jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso spark record-breaking displacement – UNHCR
Rising violent attacks by jihadist groups in Burkina Faso are forcing record-breaking numbers of people to flee both inside the country and across international borders, […]
1, 040 marriages conducted in 6 months – AMAC
No fewer than 1,040 marriages have been conducted at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) registry in the first half of 2021 . Mr Akinwumi […]
Biden to assist Moise’s probe, urges democracy in Haiti
The Biden administration confirmed Thursday that it recognised Claude Joseph as acting prime minister of Haiti and it would help the Haitian National Police investigate […]
Court sentences trader to 3 months imprisonment for stealing
An Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos on Friday, sentenced a 28-year-old trader , Abiodun Adeniyi to three months in prison for stealing […]
Bauchi Govt targets 1.5m children for malaria treatment – Official
Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Leprosy and Tuberculosis (BACATMA), says it has targeted 1.5 million children for the 2021 Seasonal Malaria […]
NGO trains mentors to address dwindling work ethics among professionals
JAM Initiative, an NGO, on Tuesday in Abuja organised a leadership mentorship programme for Information Officers with a view to addressing dwindling work ethics among […]
We have over 2,000 unclaimed driver’s licences in Cross River – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Cross River Command, says 2,544 Driver’s licences, issued since last year, are ready for collection.The Sector Commander, Mr Ocheja […]
Court fixes Sept. 20 for judgment in Kalu’s suit seeking to stop retrial
The Federal High Court Abuja, has fixed Sept. 20 for judgment in the suit by former Abia governor, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu challenging his retrial […]
Oyo state govt relocates beggars from Ibadan to resettlement centre
The Oyo State Government has begun relocation of beggars from Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre at the […]
South Korea administers COVID-19 vaccines to quarter of population
South Korea has administered COVID-19 vaccines to a quarter of its population as of Tuesday afternoon, said Yonhap news agency. A total of 13 million […]
China’s 2021 CPI growth expected to stay below 2%
Yi Gang, governor of the country’s central bank, said that China’s average Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth for the year 2021 was expected to stay […]
Air Peace personnel foil child trafficking attempt at MMA2——- Official
Air Peace’s personnel have again demonstrated strong vigilance and crime alertness by foiling a trafficking attempt of two babies by a man and woman at […]
Teenager in police net for allegedly stabbing brother’s pregnant wife in Kano
The police in Kano State have confirmed that the arrest of a 15-year-old boy, who allegedly stabbed his brother’s 25-year-old wife with a knife. This […]
Umahi appoints acting Vice Chancellor for Medical Science Varsity
Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi has appointed Prof. Chigozie Uneke as Acting Vice Chancellor of King David Medical Science University in Uburu Ohaozara Local Government Area […]
Biden sends Blinken to Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will leave for the Middle East on Monday to meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials, among other regional leaders. […]
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 […]
44,000 persons receive first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine in Plateau
The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Ndam, says that 44,000 persons have so far received the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in […]
Court orders Adamawa House of Assembly Service Commission to pay ex-commissioner N39m entitlements
The National Industrial Court, on Monday ordered the Adamawa House of Assembly Service Commission (ASHASC), to pay its a former commissioner, Ngyamanu Shadrack his entitlements […]
D-G Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency decries slow response to flood warnings
Mr Clement Nze, the Director-General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has expressed worry over the slow response by most states when flood warnings are issued. He […]
Lagos govt. funds 50 innovative projects – Commissioner
The Lagos Sate government, through the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), said it funded over 50 research, innovation and STEM projects in […]
NDE reiterates commitment in empowering unemployed youths with skills
The Acting Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr. Abubakar Fikpo, says the directorate will continue to assist youths in skill acquisitions. Fikpo […]