Nigeria facing new dimension of threats – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says the prevalence of the various security threats in Nigeria has adversely affected food security thereby posing […]
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Kano lawmaker sponsors 20 female orphans for NCE Programme
Muhammad Ali, a member representing Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency in Kano State, has sponsored 20 female orphans from his constituency to undergo a National Certificate in […]
Anambra: Orumba North APC faction says call for cancellation of poll inconsequential
The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Orumbra North Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra, says a call by the state party chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, […]
6,054 youths so far benefited from investment fund – Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has said that 6,054 Youths have so far benefited from the Nigerian Youths Investment Fund, […]
10 corps members win N3.7m Access bank’s start-up funds in Abia –official
Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), 2021, Batch C Stream 1 Orientation Course, in Abia, have won N3,750, 000 as business start-up […]
Police arraign man, 22, for alleged contempt of court
A 22-year–old man, Julius Adeniran, was on Monday, remanded in Ilesa Correctional Centre by an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly disrespecting court supremacy. Adeniran, who […]
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 […]
2 charged with attempted stealing of motorcycle in custody of royal father
The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned two men, Kazeem Agboola and Kudus Bashiru before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly attempting to steal a […]
ITF holds 2021 half year, 3rd quarter performance review
The Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Sir Joseph Ari, has said that the 2021 half year and third quarter review meeting would […]
Fuel Supply: Don’t panic, NNPC tells motorists, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has advised the public not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. The […]
Anambra 2021: Centre urges INEC to improve on BVAS machines
The Executive Director, Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), Ms Faith Nwadishi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve on the performance […]
2022 Budget defence: Reps condemn spill over of navy projects
The House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Navy has condemned the spill over of projects by some contractors handling Nigerian Navy projects. Rep Yusuf Gagdi, […]
Divorce seeking woman tells court of abandonment, tearing of veil, insults
A house wife, Naja’atu Lawal, seeking divorce from her husband, Isa Yusuf, at a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna state, alleged that her […]
Kano state govt. approves completion of abandoned road projects, ratifies others –commissioner
The Kano state Executive Council has given approval for the completion of the multi-million naira Janguza-Durum-Kabo-Karaye road projects, which were abandoned since 2010, the state […]
Oduduwa University hails Akeredolu on developmental strides
The Oduduwa University, Ile-Ife, Osun, has described the achievements recorded by Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State as “monumental and heartwarming“. Dr Ramon Adedoyin, Proprietor […]
Former LG Company Staff, Two Others Land in Jail for Cybercrime
Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court, Ilorin on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 convicted and sentenced one Ajewole Ayomide Stephen, who claimed to be […]
Court adjourns ex-Sokoto NUJ Chairman’s defamation suit
A Sokoto State High Court has adjourned the defamation case of a former Sokoto State Council Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Malam Labaran […]
COVID-19: IOM donates food items to vulnerable households in Zamfara
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday, presented food items to 30 vulnerable households in Zamfara State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
FEC approves N1.5bn for Nigeria Customs to procure operational vehicles
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved the procurement of 46 units of vehicles for operational and administrative use by the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS). The Minister […]
Troops kill ISWAP fighters in failed attempt to attack Maiduguri
At least three terrorists from the Islamic State of the West Africa Province(ISWAP) were eliminated in their attempt to attack Maiduguri, the capital of Borno […]
COVID-19: Lagos residents complain of challenge accessing vaccination
Some residents of Lagos State have complained about the frustration they are experiencing while trying to access the COVID-19 vaccine. They allege it is a […]
FG’s Gas Expansion Project: The journey begins with training programme in Abuja -See photos
As part of efforts to actualize the gas expansion project of the Federal Government, a training programme has commenced on how to convert vehicles to […]
Gender equality: NGO tackles barriers against gender inequality
A public health non-governmental organisation, Nigeria Health Watch (NHW), is bringing to the fore, the barrier that gender inequality continues to pose to the realisation […]
Election: Mixed reactions trail massive security deployment in Anambra
Residents of Awka, the Anambra State capital have expressed mixed feelings following the deployment of heavy security to the state ahead of Nov. 6 governorship […]
UK Court, again alerts Maureen Badejo, may send her to Prison, if..
The Queens Bench Division of UK High Court of Justice, November 1, 2021, alerted a London-based blogger, Maureen Badejo, of imminent jail term if she […]