Court remands commercial motorcyclist over alleged possession of pistol
A Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Monday remanded a motorcyclist, Jimoh Taiwo, 27, at the Agodi Correctional Centre, for allegedly having in his possession, […]
Month: November 2020
Boko Haram attack: Kadafur, Shettima lead NASS members to Zabarmari on condolence visit
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur and former Governor Kashim Shettima on Monday morning led National Assembly members […]
Australian PM condemns China for repugnant fake war crimes tweet
Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has demanded an apology from China after a foreign ministry spokesperson tweeted what he called a truly repugnant, fake […]
#EndSARS: Chartered Architects promise free rebuilding technical services to Police stations, others
The Association of Nigerian Chartered Architects (ANCA) has promised to offer free rebuilding technical services for damaged Police stations and other government facilities which were […]
Stop new HIV infections in women, children, Expert urges stakeholders
A Consultant Public Health Physician, Dr Adegboyega Oyefabi, has called on public health stakeholders to make significant efforts to stop new HIV infections among women […]
Ekiti State govt. implores transporters to reduce fares
Ekiti State government is poised to reverse astronomical increases in transportation fares, Akin Oyebode, Spokesman for Gov. Kayode Fayemi, said in a statement issued in […]
We ’re conscious of HIV/AIDS prevalence, dangers- Lagos residents
In spite of ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, Lagos State residents say they are conscious of the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and its dangers, while few others claimed ignorance […]
Nigerian-born Adeyemo to be appointed Biden’s Deputy Treasury Secretary
U.S. President-elect, Joe Biden is expected to name a Nigerian-born lawyer, Adewale Adeyemo, as his Deputy Secretary of Treasury. Media reports quoted unnamed sources close […]
COVID-19 spike: 8 inmates killed, 50 injured in Sri Lanka prison riot
At least eight inmates were killed and 50 others injured after prison officers used force to disperse a violent riot at the Mahara prison in […]
NAFEST 2020: NANTA President commends NCAC, pledges support for Plateau tourism
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has commended the progressive and global marketing profile advanced by the National Council for Arts and Culture […]
Police warn against illegal use of siren, tinted glass in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has warned motorists against the abuse and illegal use of sirens and vehicles with tinted glass in the state. The […]
Realness Institute, Netflix call for submissions from Nigerian writers for Episodic lab
South Africa-based Realness Institute has called for submissions for its latest offering, Episodic Lab, a series development lab presented in partnership with Netflix. The institute […]
NASC trains 38 third party seed agents in Kogi and Benue
GODWIN ATSER, Ibadan – The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has trained 38 third party seed certifying agents in Kogi and Benue States, as part […]
UN official condemns brutal attack on Borno rice farmers
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Resident and United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon has condemned the brutal attack on rice farmers […]
This Zamfara ‘Harvesting Tax’ By EMMANUEL YAWE
Recently, I had a private discussion with a foreign friend who is a private resident in Nigeria but interested in how we run our affairs. […]
APC to hold emergency NEC meeting Dec 8, as Umahi denies presidential ambition
By JACOB KUBEKA, Abuja – An emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been scheduled for Tuesday, […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 82 new cases
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 82 new infections of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC made this known via its […]
NCC boss, Danbatta to be honoured with prestigious Zik Prize next week
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is billed to be honoured with the prestigious Zik Prize in the Professional […]
COVID-19: FirstBank launches Next-Generation ATM, spearheads innovation in electronic banking in Nigeria
In the light of COVID-19, FirstBank has launched the FastTrack ATM, a Next Generation ATM and first of its kind in Africa, designed to promote […]
FRSC to introduce NIN information for vehicle registration, licence -Oyeyemi
Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, says that the corps will introduce the National Identity Number (NIN) information by first quarter […]