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 […]
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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 […]
Police confirm kidnap of students at Catholic school in Kaduna
The Police in Kaduna State on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of yet to be ascertained number of students by gunmen from St. Albert the Great […]
Defendant sent naked pictures to his 16-year-old niece – IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer (IPO), DSP, Offiong Nsa, told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that Yusuf Yahaya sent naked pictures and pornographic videos to his […]
1-year-old baby burnt to death in Calabar
A one year old baby has been burnt to death in Calabar as a result of candle light fire in a thatched house. The incident […]
Why cannabis cannot be legalised in Nigeria now –Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has explained why proponents of the legalisation of cannabis […]
Enugu Govt. sponsors 18 students on scholarships abroad – Official
Enugu State Government on Friday said no fewer than 18 persons from the state have benefitted from its scholarship programme to study in different countries […]
I’m passionately committed to youth, sports devt. in Osun, Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his administration is committed to sports and youth development in the state. Oyetola made the remarks on Thursday at […]
Smart Cities: AMAC hosts 1st stakeholders workshop on ecosystem mapping
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Thursday in Abuja, hosted the first World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation (WeGO) stakeholders workshop on ecosystems mapping aimed at […]
Cleric tasks Plateau electoral umpire to ensure fairness at Oct. 9 LG polls
A cleric, Rev. Fr. Joseph Pwol, has charged the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) to ensure that the Oct. 9 local government elections in […]
Court sentences Abdulrasheed Maina’s son to 24 years imprisonment
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday sentenced Faisal, son of the Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, to 24 years imprisonment.Justice […]
Alao-Akala’s APC Oyo Elders’ Council forms Strategic Committee for state congress
The Elders Advisory Council of the APC in Oyo State has formed a Zoning Planning and Strategic Committee for its Oct. 16 state congress. A […]
Man Bags Four Years for N3m Fraud
Justice Musa Mustapha of the State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has convicted and sentenced one Abdullahi Adamu to four years imprisonment for […]
UNICEF criticises alleged diversion of learning materials in Adamawa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has criticised alleged diversion of children learning materials in Adamawa.Mr Joel Isiah, UNICEF Consultant for education in Adamawa, in an […]
Edo, Delta, Anambra recorded 225 road traffic crashes in Q3 of 2020 — FRSC
No fewer than 225 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) were recorded in Zone RS 5 of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the last quarter […]
UNDP Africa Bureau Chief, Eziakonwa, visits Nigeria Oct. 7
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, UN Development Programme’s Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, will travel to Nigeria […]
NUJ commiserates with NAWOJ Chair over daughter’s death
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, has commiserated with the Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, Mrs Annah Daniel, […]
Buhari approves appointment of new MD for FMC Bida
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Usman Abubakar as the new Medical Director (MD), Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State. This is […]
APC Releases Revised Timetable for Oct. 16 State Congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable and schedule of activities for its Oct. 16 nationwide State Congresses to elect party officials […]
APC Releases Revised Timetable for Oct. 16 State Congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable and schedule of activities for its Oct. 16 nationwide State Congresses to elect party officials […]
Police arraign businessman, 45 for alleged fraud, issuance of dud cheque
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a businessman, Anthony Udebuani before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for alleged fraud of N600,000 and issuance of dud […]
Don hails FG’s ban on students writing external terminal exams
Prof. Monday Igbafen of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma in Edo, has commended the Federal Government for banning Senior School (SS) I and II students […]
Reps., Senate in supremacy battle over Bills concurrence
The House of Representative and the Senate have again engaged in a battle of supremacy over Bills sent for concurrence. The News Agency of Nigeria […]