Fuel queues: DPR to sanction marketers hoarding petroleum products
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on marketers engaged in hoarding of petroleum products in their […]
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Kano Govt to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks to check pollution –Commissioner
The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks, to control pollution and protect the environment, according to the […]
CBN warns financial institutions against crypto currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned commercial banks and other financial institutions to desist from dealing in crypto currencies as it is illegal. […]
COVID-19: PTF announces new travel rules for passengers from UK, South Africa
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced new travel rules for passengers coming into Nigeria from South Africa and the UK where […]
Domestic violence: Taraba Assembly proposes strict penalty against offenders
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Following the widespread of domestic violence and violence against vulnerable sections in the country, a Bill prohibiting violence and discrimination against […]
DHQ faults accusation of extortion against troops in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has faulted the Borno8 state Governor’s accusation of extortion against military personnel at check-points in the state. The […]
SERAP asks Buhari to stop NIN registration, withdraw threat to block SIM cards
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, and Director-General of the […]
CSJ canvasses more funding for office of Auditor-General
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Eze Onyekpere has called for improved funding of the office of the Auditor General […]
China sanctions U.S. diplomats, Congress members
China on Thursday hit back against U.S. sanctions on Chinese leaders by targeting members of Congress and U.S. diplomats in Hong Kong and Macau. China […]
EU leaders tackle long-term budget, Turkey sanctions in Brussels
The European Union (EU) Heads of State and Government will convene in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to clear the 1.8-trillion-euro (2.2-trillion-dollar) recovery and budget […]
NCC directs mobile operators to suspend sale, registration of new SIM cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has directed Mobile Network Operators to suspend the sale, registration and activation of new SIM cards. This directive was issued […]
NOSDRA sanctions Conoil, confirms fresh leak from oil firm’s field at Brass in Bayelsa
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), on Wednesday said it has detected a leak from an under sea well head located in […]
FG begins Lagos stakeholders sensitisation against trucks overloading, spells out sanctions
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Tuesday said the Federal Government has set new standards, and will soon begin to […]
#EndSARS: Calls for sanctions against Nigeria irresponsible – FG
The Federal Government has described as “surprising and irresponsible’’ the calls for sanctions against Nigeria or Nigerian government over the “hoax’’ Lekki toll gate killings. […]
Seadogs condemn NBC sanction on Arise TV, others
Members of National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, have come out to strongly condemn the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for the sanctioning of privately […]
EU sanctions 7 in Russia for Navalny poisoning
The European Union (EU) will sanction six individuals and one organisation from Russia over the poisoning of leading dissident Alexei Navalny, EU diplomats said on […]
Malami inaugurates National Arbitration Policy Committee
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has charged the newly inaugurated members of the National Arbitration Policy Committee to come […]
WASSCE: Delta Govt sanctions 41 teachers over alleged exam malpractice
The Delta Government has sanctioned 41 teachers for examination malpractice during the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is contained in a […]
Edo Election: PSC to monitor police conduct, releases telephone numbers
A high powered monitoring team of the Police Service Commission is already in Edo State to Monitor the conduct of Police men on electoral duties […]
U.S. formally demands restoration of UN sanctions on Iran
The United States on Thursday submitted a letter to the United Nations Security Council seeking restoration of international sanctions on Iran. The three-page letter signed […]
SERAP to Buhari: Instruct Minister, NBC to withdraw codes on ‘insult of govs, elders, leaders’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of […]
China will retaliate if U.S. imposes sanctions over Hong Kong-related issues – official
China’s Central Government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will undoubtedly retaliate if the United States imposes sanctions, an official said on […]