Court remands man for allegedly stabbing policeman to death
An FCT High Court on Tuesday ordered that a man, Olaniyi Adegboro be remanded in Kuje Corrections Centre for allegedly stabbing ASP Ayuba Zakari […]
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DSS uncovers plot to pitch northern senators against masses
Top officers of some intelligence services in the country have uncovered attempts by some “unscrupulous elements” to pitch Senators of Northern extraction in the […]
Governor Otu grants scholarship to deceased loyalist’s children
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has granted scholarship to the children of a staunch loyalist of his, Prince […]
Zulum to provide solar water pumps, fertilizers, subsidized fuel for farmers to boost food production
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed plans to boost food production by providing seedlings, fertilizers, solar water pumps […]
TUC, FOBTOB protest against shutting down alcoholic sachet drink factories by NAFDAC
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Food, Beverages and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) on Tuesday held a peaceful protest against the National Agency […]
Cross River Govt commends Ziplines Technology for its contribution to health care delivery system
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Government has commended Ziplines Technology for its contribution to Health Care delivery system in the state […]
NAFDAC begins enforcement of ban on sachet alcoholic drinks in Osun
Officials of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Tuesday, began enforcement of ban on sachets of alcoholic drinks in […]
Ogun PDP Governorship candidate, Adebutu faces trial over alleged vote buying
Ladi Adebutu, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general election in Ogun, was, on Tuesday, arraigned before a state High Court […]
Joke Silva seeks easy access to funds for filmmakers
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has called on the Federal Government to ensure filmmakers in the country gain easy access to funds to produce […]
Governor Mutfwang sacks heads of tertiary institutions in Plateau
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has sacked heads of some tertiary institutions in the state. The Secretary to the State (SSG), Mr. Samuel Jatau […]
Police deny knowledge of Miyetti Allah Vigilante group in Nasarawa
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Nasarawa State Police Command, has distanced itself from the controversy surrounding the formation of the Miyetti Allah Vigilante […]
Ministers, CBN, FIRS pledge to address high cost of living
The Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, have assured Nigerians that the high cost […]
I joined Labour Party to build not to destroy it – Akpata
A Labour Party governorship aspirant in the upcoming Edo governorship election, Mr Olumide Akpata, on Tuesday said he joined the party to build it […]
King’s cancer ‘caught early,’ says Sunak wishes him full recovery
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he is thankful King Charles III’s cancer had been “detected early” as he wished him a full […]
Appeal Court President constitutes tribunal for Katsina by-elections
President of the Court of Appeal, Monica Dongban-Mensem, has constituted a tribunal to hear petitions on Saturday’s by-elections in Katsina State. This is contained […]
Only under-18 will be issued birth certificate — NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) says birth certificates will not be issued to persons older than 18 years of age. The NPC State Director […]
Court remands man for allegedly defiling his 8-month old daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, ordered the remand of a 54-year old man, Michael Uduigwome, in the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for […]
Police rescue kidnapped Kwara queen, one other
The Police Command in Kwara said it had rescued the wife of the late Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, the Onikoro of Koro-Ekiti and one other […]
I’ve capacity to beat PDP in Edo governorship election– Retired general
Retired Major-General Charles Airhiavbere, one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for Edo governorship poll, says he has capacity to beat the ruling […]
Court quashes N21.5bn charge against ex-Chief of Air Staff, others
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, quashed a criminal charge preferred against a former Chief of Air Staff, […]