NIS rescues 20 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it rescued 20 victims of human trafficking in its various operations in 2021. ASI Nura Usman, […]
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NIS boss warns passport racketeers
The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Imo Command, Mr Okey Ezugwu, on Thursday in Owerri warned passport racketeers to desist from the act or […]
NIS trains image makers on effective communication strategies
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the training of its image makers on effective communication strategies to prevent the smuggling of migrants. The two-day […]
Ogun govt warns miners, dredgers against environmental damage
Mr Ola Oresanya, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on environment has warned miners and dredgers in the state to operate responsibly or face sanctions. […]
Yahoo Boy’ Bags Two-Year Jail Term in Benin
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today November 3, 2021 secured the conviction of one Balogun Mayowa (aka James) […]
Rep urges judicial officers to exercise caution in issuing ex-parte orders
Rep. Onofiok Luke, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, has urged judicial officers to exercise more caution in issuing ex-parte, conflicting and questionable […]
Masari’s Chief of staff disowns 2023 campaign posters, says it is blackmail
The Chief of Staff to Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state, Alhaji Muntari Lawal, on Sunday, in Katsina, emphatically said he had no plans to […]
Court fixes Nov. 29 to hear suit filed by Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife
A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov. 29 to hear a suit filed by Precious Chikwendu against her ex-husband, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode. The court […]
UNHCR recommends end of refugee status for Ivorians by June
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recommended that countries hosting Ivorians end their refugee status, and help them to voluntarily repatriate, obtain […]
Bayelsa directs LGs to ban use of speed boats after 7 p.m.
Bayelsa government on Tuesday in Yenagoa directed local government councils to speedily evolve legislations prohibiting the movement of speed boats after 7 p.m. without permit. […]
Lawyer docked over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola’s firm, staff
The police on Tuesday arraigned a lawyer, Bridget Emengo in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly writing a defamatory statement on oath […]
Edo PDP chieftain vows to always deliver votes for APC House of Reps member
A chieftain of the PDP in Edo, Chief Etinosa Ighodaro, vowed on Thursday to always deliver votes in his Iyowa community to Rep. Dennis Idahosa […]
No age is too early to educate children about sex – Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s wife
Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Gov. Gov. Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, says no age is too early for parents and guardians to teach their children about […]
President Buhari welcomes Trudeau’s re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, on his re-emergence after a hard fought snap election. The President’s congratulatory message was […]
EFCC Docks Man in Maiduguri for Converting Land Document
The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 arraigned one David Osigbe Irumekhai before Justice Aisha […]
We lack operational staff- AGF
Auditor General for the Federation (AGF) Aghughu Adolphus, says his office lacked adequate staff to operate, as over 500 vacancies needed to be filled due […]
China sees good autumn grain production despite disasters: official
China continued to see sound fundamentals to reap a bumper autumn grain harvest this year, in spite of severe disasters triggered by extreme weather in […]
NIS moves to new office complex in Sokoto
By Chimezie Godfrey The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has congratulated the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for constructing an ultra-modern Office Complex for the […]
Emmanuel donates fishing inputs to farmers in Akwa Ibom state
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has donated fishing inputs to farmers to boost food sufficiency in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Glory […]
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 […]
School Feeding: FG enumerates 560,000 pupils in Niger
The Federal Government has commenced biometric data capture of 560,000 pupils from 2,632 primary schools benefitting from the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) […]
Quelea Birds: FG intensifies aerial spray in 10 Adamawa LGs – Official
The Federal Government has began aerial spray of pesticides to control invasion of quelea birds in ten Local Government Areas of Adamawa, an official of […]
NIS rescues 4 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), says it has rescued four female victims of human trafficking in Jigawa. The Comptroller, Mr Isma’il Abba, told newsmen in […]
Iran will never get nuclear weapon on my watch, says Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, in comments ahead of a meeting with Israel’s outgoing President Reuven Rivlin. […]
NGO says 1m pupils miss school daily due to lack of access to sanitary pad
An NGO, Hope and Dreams Initiative (HDI) says statistics show that one million pupils miss school every day because of lack of access to sanitary […]