National
31 Dec
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has tasked residents of Enugu State on providing actionable intelligence in 2024 in order to proactively nip all crimes in the bud.
31 Dec
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has approved the appointment of 36 persons to lead and manage various government offices and positions in his government.
31 Dec
Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said the Federal Government will not rest until it stamps out the harmful practices if breast ironing among others meted out on young girls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the nation at large.
31 Dec
As part of efforts aimed at spreading the love of Jesus Christ during the Yuletide, members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Acme Ikeja, recently donated foodstuffs to communities in Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos. Minister-In-Charge, CSR Department, Prof. Olugbenga Ogunmoyela listed the communities to include Agidingbi, Jafojo, Oke-Ira, Idi-Agbon and Olubi. He disclosed that…
31 Dec
The National Assembly, on Saturday, passed a budget of N28, 777, 404, 073,861for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget, which was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, after the report of the Appropriation Committees in the two chambers was by N1. 2 trillion. President Bola Tinubu, in the Apppropration Bill, presented to the…
31 Dec
Sterling Bank Limited has announced Mr. Olatunji Mayaki as the Chairman of its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024, following the resignation of Mr. Asue Ighodalo, effective December 31, 2023. In a statement, the company's secretary, Temitayo Adegoke, said: “The resignation of our erstwhile chairman is in line with the best corporate governance practices…
31 Dec
The January Twenty-Seven International Foundation, has empowered over 200 widows from various locations in Lagos and its environs. The founder of the foundation, Mrs. Doyinsola Femi Olaiya, emphasised that the empowerment initiative aligns with the organisation's mission to enhance the quality of life for widows in urban and rural areas throughout Nigeria. The empowered widows,…
31 Dec
Two South Koreans kidnapped by gunmen in Emughan Clan, Abua/Odual Local Council of Rivers State have regained freedom. On December 12, 2023, gunmen ambushed a convoy of Daewoo workers along the Ahoada/Qbua axis of the East-West in the state, shooting dead four soldiers escorting the expatriates and two drivers. The South Korea's Foreign Ministry confirmed…
31 Dec
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of Mr. Emmanual Itoya Ijewere. In a condolence message to the Ijewere family, the governor said: “I am deeply saddened by the painful news of the passing of Mr. Emmanual Itoya Ijewere, one of Edo's finest, who led an envious legacy as one of Nigeria’s…
31 Dec
The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has canvassed the adoption of preventive interventions in combating the high incidence of malaria in the country. According to ACOMIN, the use of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying, larvae source management, intermittent preventive treatment in pregnant women and seasonal malaria chemotherapy will go a…
31 Dec
As Nasarawa State awaits the verdict of the Supreme Court on who is the authentic winner of March 18 governorship election, 'Women for Justice' has said that the apex court decision will determine the peace and commitment to democratic principles in the state. Over 500 women, mainly widows and aged women embarked on peaceful protest…
31 Dec
In line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 of access to safe water, the Chairman of Apapa Local Council, Idowu Senbanjo has disclosed that the mini-water works in the council has begun distribution of water to the residents of the area after almost fifteen years of not functioning. Senbanjo disclosed that the Nigerian Ports…
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As part of its commitment to encourage learning and academic excellence, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partners in OML 18, the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
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There may be no hiding place any longer for the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as law enforcement agencies in the country seem to be tightening the noose on him.
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Suspected terrorists have abducted more than 40 persons in two communities of Zamfarawar Madogara and Kasai in Batsari Local Council of Katsina State. According to reports, the incident occurred last Thursday night
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by seven senior advocates of Nigeria against the National Judicial Council (NJC) and others over alleged unlawful appointment of judges in Kogi.
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Nigeria’s sustained onslaught against internet fraudsters in the country has been most successful owing largely to verifiable intelligence the anti-graft agencies received from concerned members of the public.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has teamed up with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to curb tax evasion and meet up with the FIRS projected N1.9 trillion tax from the public sector.
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The Kwara State Police Command has arrested one Isah Umaru over his alleged involvement in the kidnap of a woman and her two children at Okoolowo in Shao Local Council.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it would not hesitate to sanction and prosecute unregistered digital asset operators going forward as part of efforts to sanitise the market.
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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