Evans: Witnesses refusing to testify for security reasons
Two prosecution witnesses in the trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans, and Victor Aduba, a dismissed army personnel, have refused to testify […]
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Court stops FG from deducting state govts’ monies over $418m Paris Club debt
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, restrained the Federal Government from deducting monies accruing to the 36 states from federation account to settle 418 million dollars […]
Court remands man, 27, for alleged murder
A Magistrates’ Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Friday remanded a 27- year old man, Chibuike Ogudu, at Abolongo correctional facility for alleged murder. The […]
Court remands man, 27, for alleged murder
A Magistrates’ Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Friday remanded a 27- year old man, Chibuike Ogudu, at Abolongo correctional facility for alleged murder. The […]
Motorcyclist docked for alleged theft of N2m cable
A 28 year-old motorcyclist, Ojo Ajetunmobi, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State for alleged stealing of cable valued at N2 […]
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 […]
Ikoyi building collapse: Osinbajo condoles with affected families, distances self from property
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo expressed sadness over the collapse of a high-rise building under construction on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State, on Nov. 1. The […]
Labourer jailed 3 months for stealing building materials
An Upper Area Court, sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos, on Friday sentenced a 19-year-old labourer, Moses John, to three months imprisonment for stealing building materials. […]
Environment service providers advocate more waste collection sites in Bauchi
Independent Environmental Service Association, Bauchi State chapter, has advocated for the provision of more dumpsites, to enhance proper waste management in the state.Malam Mustapha Darazo, […]
Police deny terrorists’ abduction of policemen in Borno
Police in Borno on Friday denied media reports that terrorists abducted two policemen in an attack at Magumeri Local Government Area of the state on […]
UPDATE: Police rescue abducted UniAbuja lecturers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has rescued all abducted victims of the university of Abuja and have reunited with their families […]
Anambra Governorship: IPAC commends IPOB for calling off sit at home order
…..urges all aggrieved people to embrace dialogue By Chimezie Godfrey The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for […]
Army Hands Over Suspected Internet Fraudsters to EFCC in Ibadan
Officers of the 12 Field Engineering Regiment of Nigerian Army, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State on Friday, 29 October 2021 handed over 20 suspected internet fraudsters […]
Messi keen on Barcelona return as technical director
Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain was over. He said he […]
Defence minister visits Op Hadin Kai, pledges more equipment, logistics
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has assured troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), of government’s commitment […]
Kaduna moves to reduce anaemia in children, others
The Kaduna state government has stated its commitment to improve the nutritional status of residents, including reducing anaemia amongst children, adolescents and women. The Permanent […]
NDLEA, DSS hand over suspected internet fraudsters to EFCC
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and handed over two suspected internet fraudsters to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Command. […]
PenCom extends 2021 online verification, enrollment exercise
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the online verification and enrollment exercise for 2021 retirees, and prospective retirees of the Federal Government Treasury Funded […]
NAPTIP to scale-up campaign against child labour in the FCT
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it plans to scale-up campaign to mitigate the rising incidences of child labour […]
1 shot as gunmen attempt to abduct teachers in Kwara
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says one person sustained bullet wound, as gunmen attempted to kidnap two teachers at Osi in Ekiti Local […]
Harvest: Gombe govt. moves to avert farmer-herder clash
As farmers begin the 2021 harvest, Gombe State government has said that necessary measures are being taken to avert farmer-herder clash in the state. Commissioner […]
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 […]
Police set date, venue for CBT test for constable recruitment in Enugu
The police in Enugu have set date and venue for Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the 2020 Recruitment of 10,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police. […]
Oyo Jailbreak: Some fleeing inmates arrested, others return voluntarily-Official
By Idris Ibrahim The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday disclosed that some of the fleeing inmates of Agbolongo correctional facility prison break in […]