Man, 46, faces N2.8m forex fraud charge
A 46-year-old man, Kunle Ogunyemi, who allegedly defrauded two people of N2.8 million on the pretext of investing it in forex trading, on Friday appeared […]
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MTN Nigeria gets CBN approval for MOMO Payment Service
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc says it has received Approval in Principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a licence application for the MOMO […]
NSPRI distributes improved post-harvest storage facilities to Ogun farmers
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) on Thursday distributed post-harvest storage facilities to 10 farmers’ groups in Ogun, to reduce post-harvest losses and boost […]
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) […]
National Convention: PDP has sent clear signal, says party stalwart
Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Wednesday described the just-concluded national convention of the party as […]
Personnel depletion truncating fight against deforestation in Cross River —- commission
Mr Tony Ndiandeye, Chairman, Cross River Forestry Commission on Tuesday says depletion of personnel in the commission is truncating the fight against illegal logging, thus […]
Man, 21, docked for allegedly stealing a motorcycle
A 21-year-old man, Arabi Aliu on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle worth N300,000. Aliu, whose address […]
Supreme Court fixes Jan. 17 to hear Rivers/ Imo oil wells dispute suit
The Supreme Court on Monday, fixed Jan. 17, 2022 to hear an application challenging the jurisdiction of the court in the case instituted by the Rivers […]
Borno’s Gov. Zulum appoints UniMaid lecturer as Executive Secretary, Scholarship Board
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has appointed Bala Isa as the new Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board. The governor’s Special Adviser on […]
Petrol scarcity in Taraba due to shortfall in supply from depot, says DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Taraba Operations Office, on Friday said that a shortfall in the supply of petroleum products was responsible for the […]
PGF DG tasks FG on information management
Dr Salihu Lukman, Director-General, Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), has called for a new approach in information management in Nigeria, to ensure that public debates are […]
Drug addiction: NDLEA ‘ll establish 6 standard rehab centres across Nigeria –Marwa
As part of efforts to treat the high number of persons suffering drug addiction in the country, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA will […]
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 […]
Rape cases, not considered for presidential pardon – Ncos
Mr Francis Adebisi, the Controller, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Lagos State, says inmates involved in defilement of minors and other rape cases will not […]
Police arraign man, 45, over alleged N1.2m fraud
The Police in Lagos on Tuesday, arraigned a 45-year-old man, Taiwo Awopetu, before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defrauding one Pastor Felix Ogoh of […]
NDLEA trains 143 personnel on counter terrorism in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, completed a two-week training on Counter Terrorism for 143 personnel at the Nigerian Army School of […]
Matawalle commissions 300-bed general hospital
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday, inaugurated the 300-bed General Hospital in Birnin-Magaji Local Government area of the state. Matawalle, represented by Dr Bashir […]
Court fixes Nov. 10 to hear Nnamdi Kanu’s application, challenging competence of charge
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday fixed Nov. 10 for hearing the application of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi […]
Passport: Production hits over 38,000 in 4 months in Lagos- NIS
The Ikoyi Passport office of the Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS), in Lagos state says it has produced 38, 280 international passports between June and […]
FG begins spray to prevent quelea birds invasion in Jigawa
The Federal Government has commenced a two-week aerial spray in Jigawa to control invasion of quelea birds. The Special Assistant on Community Development and Social […]
Yobe College of Education provost dies at 53
Dr Mohammad Gishiwa, Provost, Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, is dead. Gishiwa, 53, died on Sunday while receiving treatment at a private hospital in […]
Bolarinwa emerges Chairman of APC ‘loyal’ in Kwara
Mr Bashir Bolarinwa, former caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, on Saturday emerged as Chairman of the party. Bolarinwa, who was […]
3 in 5 Nigerians lack basic handwasing facilities at home- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, only 16 per cent of Nigerians have access […]
FRSC to begin enforcement of speed limit devices on articulated vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State says it will soon begin enforcement of installation of speed limit devices on articulated vehicles plying the […]
Police arrest 14 suspected cultists over possession of pistols in A’Ibom
The Police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed the arrest of 14 suspected members of cultist group, Debam confraternity, over the possession of pistols in Ukanafun […]