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6 Dec
In a notable development, the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, Ogun Chapter (FIBAN), has appointed Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo as its Special Adviser. Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, ran for governor in Ogun State with the New Nigeria People’s Party during the last general election. In the 2023 general…
6 Dec
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution PLC (PHED) has said Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) owe the DisCo N200 billion as at December, 2023.
6 Dec
In a swift response to the bombing of civilians in Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, has dispatched a high-level delegation to convey heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kaduna.
6 Dec
Landmark University (LMU), Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Council of Kwara State, has announced 20 per cent increase in emoluments of all categories of its staff.
6 Dec
Members of the Catholic Confraternity of Christian Fathers (CCCF), Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, have sought urgent tackling of the moral decadence in the society.
6 Dec
Funeral rites for Mrs Tinuola Aina (nee Soyinka), who passed on November 7, 2023, will commence at 5 p.m. tomorrow, with a service of songs in Lagos.
6 Dec
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has restated government’s resolve to mitigate barriers inhibiting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
6 Dec
*** Set to revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant in phases The Federal government, on Tuesday, said that its set to partner with other financial institutions to raise N35bn on the re-start of the Light Mill Section of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant for diversification of the economy. It said that there is plans to revive the Ajaokuta…
6 Dec
Members of Imo women group, Ehieta Daughters Association (EDA), Umuehieta Avu, in Owerri West local council, have urged government and individuals to assist less privileged families.
5 Dec
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petiton has issued warrant of the arrest on the Central Bank Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein and 17 others for refusing to appear before it to answer questions on their operations.
5 Dec
The Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman and the Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's over the double-digit 2024 budget proposal for the Education sector, describing the development as a significant improvement over the last couple of years. According to the two ministers, this underscores the premium Mr…
5 Dec
As human traffickers continue to evolve tactics luring young people into their nets, Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP), Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, has caution the youth to beware of individuals always posing as helpers because that is a major effective tactics employed by human traffickers.
57 mins ago
A counterfeit Eva bottled water operation in Port Harcourt has been uncovered by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Acting on a tip, NAFDAC, in a statement, said its officials raided a dilapidated shop disguised as a pool house on Pipe Line Road in Eneka. NAFDAC disclosed that the raid…
1 hour ago
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week.
1 hour ago
KFC Nigeria has issued a statement addressing a recent incident at its outlet inside the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, where a customer in a wheelchair alleged discriminatory treatment. KFC apologised to Daniel and stated that the incident was not reflective of their standards. "We have embarked on efforts to address the situation and…
1 hour ago
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says they are collaborating on checkmating the glamourization of crimes in Nigerian films and other video works.
2 hours ago
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the All-commodity group import index on average increased by 0.79 per cent in Q4 2023.
3 hours ago
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it discovered a deceptive claim about the weight of a bag of rice at the Garki Modern Market in Abuja. Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday after the Commission conducted a targeted enforcement operation…
4 hours ago
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 35,000 personnel to provide security nationwide as Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
4 hours ago
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. FAAN’s spokesperson, Obiageli Orah, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The closure follows a complaint by a customer in a wheelchair, alleging discriminatory treatment he received at the airport by officials of the…
4 hours ago
The Rivers State Police has arrested 26 suspects for being part of a car snatching ring operating in the State. Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu announced that those arrested also included a juju priest allegedly involved in the gang's activities. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Port Harcourt. “For some time now,…
4 hours ago
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command, said that 1,051 personnel have been deployed to secure national assets and infrastructure during the Easter festivities across the state.