Police arrest 4 robbery/cult suspects, reject N500,000 bribe in Lagos
The Police in Lagos State, said they have arrested four suspected armed robbers and cultists, rejecting a N500,000 bribe offered by the suspects to secure […]
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Lawan swears in Jarigbe as Senator
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday swore in Jarigbe Jarigbe as senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District. The oath of office was administered […]
Council moves to secure release of inmates in Lagos Correctional Centres
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) says it intends to secure the release of some inmates at both the Kirikiri and Ikoyi correctional facilities […]
2023 presidency: Diaspora group urges collective support for Tinubu
The Nigeria Diaspora for Asiwaju (NDA), a support group, says support for former governor of Lagos State, Sen. Bola Tinubu to run for presidency in […]
Ganduje opposes legalisation of cannabis as Marwa visits Kano
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has declared his opposition to any attempt to legalise cannabis sativa in the country even as he vowed […]
Centre to cohost global STI conference in Dubai
The National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) will co-host the global Science, Technology and Innovation community conference schedule to take place in Dubai in October. […]
Court remands man, 32, over alleged rape
A Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 32-year-old man, Godwin Emmanuel in a correctional centre, over alleged rape […]
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 […]
NIMET predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of possible heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in some parts of the country over the next three days. The […]
UNFPA, PPFN train heads of PHCs, youths, on phone applications to access reproductive health
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), in collaboration with UN Population Fund (UNFPA) trained stakeholders in Borno on use of mobile phone applications to access sexual […]
Customs extends airplanes verification by 2 weeks, as 58 comply
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended the verification of privately owned airplanes by two weeks to enable those not verified to do so. Customs’ […]
Hisbah arrests 40 teenagers for alleged immoral acts – Commander
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 40 teenagers for their alleged involvement in immoral acts in Kano metropolis. The Commander General of Hisbah, Dr […]
Court remands 23-year-old man for armed robbery
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi, on Tuesday ordered that a 23-year-man, Ternege David, be remanded in a correctional centre for armed robbery. The police charged […]
China provides anti-epidemic assistance to 151 countries- white paper
China says it has provided anti-epidemic assistance to 151 countries and 14 international organisations by April 2021. A white paper released by the State Council […]
Ibadan youths violent clash claims more casualties
The ongoing violent clash among youths of Inalende, Abebi and Oopo areas of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has claimed more casualties. Though, the Police […]
Badaru appoints 8 permanent secretaries
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of eight permanent secretaries, the State Head of Service (HoS), Alhaji Hussaini Kila, said on Thursday. […]
On being angry with the state and INEC, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
Let’s get it right from the start. Nigeria has been a huge disappointment to her citizens, and no one (not even those in the corridors […]
Retirees’ online enrolment application: PENCOM trains desk officers
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has commenced a four-day workshop for Pension Desk Officers (PDOs) on online enrolment application for retirees. Declaring the workshop for […]
Kano Fire Service saves 197 lives, properties worth N75m in May
The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 197 lives and property worth N75 million in 68 fire incidents recorded in the state in May. […]
What Is In An Office, Ordinary Ahmed Isah And The Search For Justice, by Hassan Gimba
Anyone conversant with Nigeria’s political history knows that politicians, both those in babban riga and khaki, handle government appointments and offices with politics in mind. […]
Missing Ebonyi Man: Police to assist family in finding him
The Police Command in Ebonyi has pledged to assist the family of a missing man in finding him. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP […]
Lagos begins review of 54 laws guiding parastatals
The Lagos State Government, through its Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO), says it has begun the review of 54 enabling laws of its parastatals. The Special […]
Enugu Police commissioner orders investigation into fire outbreak at Igboeze South INEC office
The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has ordered an investigation into a fire outbreak at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office […]
Fire guts another INEC office in Igboeze-South, Enugu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Igboeze-South local government Area of Enugu State was on Sunday gutted by fire.Mr Romanus Ezekwueme, the Chief […]
Attack: We are still assessing level of damage —– INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is still assessing the extent of damage on its State Office in Anambra after some hoodlums set […]