Nigeria
29 Jan
Concerned residents of Baruwa in the Ipaja area of Lagos State have raised the alarm over the illegal shanties and dumpsites that have overtaken the frontage and side walls of the disputed properties of Shalom Nursery and Primary School, and Cedar College in the neighborhood. Speaking with The Guardian, the leader of the group, Dr.…
29 Jan
A former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
29 Jan
The Nigerian Navy (NN) said efforts are ongoing to apprehend some people involved in large-scale oil theft in Krakama creeks in the Degema Council of Rivers State. This is as the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER hands over to the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 11 suspects caught in a boat laden with construction…
29 Jan
The Nigeria Navy handed over 11 artisans arrested on suspicion of planning to construct an illegal refinery to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Port Harcourt on Monday.
29 Jan
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed local government chairmen to stay in their respective areas and must sign attendance register four times daily to prove their presence.
29 Jan
Experts and stakeholders in the education sector have called for urgent action to curb the increasing rate of out-of-school children, particularly in the northern part of the country. Speaking at this year's International Day of Education on Monday, which was organised by the Northeast Zonal Coordinator of Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), Dr. Peter Ajanson,…
29 Jan
Lamenting over the security challenges in the country, the visioneer of Throneroom Trust Ministry Kafanchan, Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on crime and terrorism in the country for the restoration of law and order in Nigeria. Speaking in Kafanchan, Kure also challenged President Bola Tinubu…
29 Jan
The Police Command in Ogun have rescued nine out of the 10 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos kidnapped by gunmen last Thursday on their way back to Lagos from Ibadan.
29 Jan
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has postponed indefinitely the Local Government Area (LGA) elections scheduled for Aug. 31 in the state.
29 Jan
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Adamawa State governorship candidate, Aisha Dahiru aka Binani against the state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri. The state election petition tribunal and the Court of Appeal had dismissed Binani’s petition challenging the victory of Finitiri in the governorship election. At…
29 Jan
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, to put in extra effort to secure victory in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kefas issued this plea in a statement where he not only congratulated the team for their outstanding performance, particularly their triumph over the…
29 Jan
The Federal Government has called on all citizens not to focus solely on the country's challenges and problems but rather embrace the abundant opportunities and positive narratives that surround the nation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the statement on Sunday while acknowledging the "challenging season" faced by the country. “We…
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A group, Surest Firm Foundation Academy is set to help children reduce the effects of trauma- induced Imposter Syndrome, which has prevented them from maximising their potential early in life.
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Determined to facilitate the fulfilment of the third pillar of Islam (Zakat), the Lagos Secretariat Central Mosque (LSCM) has inaugurated Zakat and Sadaqah arm for the mosque with the focal responsibility of collecting and effectively administrating the Zakat
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To foster economic growth and create sustainable employment opportunities, Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (ENDIP), a non-governmental organisation, has concluded the first phase of its sustainable enterprise challenge initiative
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The Federal Government has begun a fresh move to end the lingering boundary dispute between Niger and Kebbi states. The National Boundary Commission (NBC), led by Director-General, Surv. Adamu Adaji,
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Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund (GCERF), a Geneva based organisation working on preventing violent extremism and supporting community resilience in some countries of the world, including Nigeria,
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Amid the challenging economic situation confronting the nation, the publishing industry is not spared in the complex array of problems. One of the biggest challenges has been the lack of infrastructure
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the money laundering charge filed against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to investigate the mob action incident, which led to the death of one of its personnel, Customs Assistant ll Auwal Haruna, in Katsina State.
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The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has petitioned operatives of Edo State Police Command over plan by an individual to install Hausa King in Benin City.
In the letter dated April 18, 2024, the BTC said: “His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Isah Adamu
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board to oversee the affairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tinubu announced the appointment of seven Nigerian professionals on Friday in a statement by presidency spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The SEC board has Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as Chairman; Emomotimi Agama is Director-General while Frana Chukwuogor is Executive…