NBA mourns late Supreme Court Justice Nweze
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr Yakubu Maikyau SAN on Monday, described the death of Supreme Court Justice, Gentus Nweze, as a huge […]
Month: July 2023
Military recovers 130 illegal weapons in Plateau
The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, said it recovered 130 illegal weapons in the state and […]
Subsidy Removal: Nigerian banks increase salaries of staff to mitigate biting effects
To reduce the biting effect of inflation caused primarily by the removal of subsidies from petrol, Nigerian banks have adjusted their employees’ salaries and wages, […]
President Tinubu broadcasts to the nation
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7 pm. […]
Whistleblower policy: ICPC witch-hunts no one – Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) has said that the anti-graft agency does not witch-hunt any Nigerian. This was disclosed by […]
Adesina, Okonjo-Iweala, others receive Nigerian diaspora global Icon award
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina has been conferred with the prestigious National Diaspora Merit Award by the Nigerians in Diaspora […]
Supreme Court confirms death of Justice CC Nweze
The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of one of its judges, Justice Centus Nweze popularly know as CC Nweze. This is contained in statement […]
Two Football Greats: How Lionel Messi honoured Diego Maradona in old-school jersey
Lionel Messi has paid homage to late Diego Maradona by donning an old-school Argentina World Cup jersey from 1994. When he won the 2022 World […]
Jechira appreciates Akume for Alia Governorship, pledges support for SGF, Tinubu Administration
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Jechira Traditional Council in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, has congratulated Senator George Akume on his recent […]
Police arrest 44 suspects for looting Adamawa Govt warehouse
Police have arrested no fewer than 44 suspects involved in the activities of stealing food and non-food items from Adamawa State Government warehouses. SP […]
NDLEA nabs artistes’ manager, businessman for selling drugs at Lagos VIP clubs
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an artistes’ manager and his businessman accomplice who specialise in […]
NLC proposed protest: NECA calls for rethink
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Sunday said there was urgent need to protect the objectives of sustainable enterprise, decent work and national development. […]
Dukes commend FG, Oba Ewuare’s zeal in Benin Royal museum project
Dukes (Enigies) from Benin Kingdom have commended the joint efforts of the federal government and the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, towards the Benin Royal […]
Nnamdi Kanu not released, only granted access to personal doctors — DSS source
The Department of State Services (DSS) has not released Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a competent source told the […]
2023 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigress advance to quarter-finals after crushing Egypt
D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women national basketball team, on Sunday in Kigali, Rwanda advanced into the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2023 AfroBasket Championship after defeating their […]
World Breastfeeding Week: FG seeks citizens support against malnutrition
The Federal Ministry of Health has urged citizens to enable breastfeeding by supporting working parents with conducive workspaces to improve health of the baby and […]
Ex-NECO registrar, Abdulrasheed Garba appointed VC
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Board of the newly-established Khalifa Isyaka Rabiu University, Kano, has approved the appointment of Prof. Abdulrasheed Garba as its […]
Dangote Cement pan-African sales volume up 11.6% in H1
Dangote Cement Plc has reported a robust pan-African performance for the half year ended June 30, 2023. This is contained in the company’s six […]
NDLEA uncovers UK, Oman, Dubai-bound drugs in body creams, vehicle engines
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has thwarted attempt by a drug suspect, Igboma Ifeanyi to export quantities of Loud, a variant […]
Naira redesign: Group demands N2trn compensation from CBN
A Civil Society Organisation, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM), said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should compensate Nigerians with two trillion Naira for losses during […]