Nigeria
30 Jan
In an unexpected twist, a group of nine governorship aspirants within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) have formed an alliance aimed
30 Jan
Today marks a significant milestone in the media landscape of Nigeria as News VEO, a dynamic online news publication, officially announces its launch.
30 Jan
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command, yesterday, raided the hideout of some kidnappers, at Okohia Forest, Owerri West Local Council of the state.
29 Jan
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the imminent commissioning of 2×60MVA substation at Ede, Osun State before the end of 2024. The MD/CEO, TCN, Engr Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, made this known during the visit by the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke to the corporate headquarters of TCN on Monday. Adeleke has…
29 Jan
The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Prof. Kayode Ijaduola, issued a stern warning to the students of the institution at the weekend, that the university will not tolerate any form of entitlement or ego-driven behaviour towards members of staff and fellow students. Prof. Ijaduola, who stressed the importance of mutual respect, humility, and…
29 Jan
At least 13 people, including a newlywed bride, her five bridesmaids, and her brother-in-law, have been killed in a road accident near Lukoro in Edati, Niger State.
29 Jan
The Federal Government on Monday declared open the application for artisans, trainees and technicians to register for cash grants of #500,000 (Five hundred thousand naira).
29 Jan
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday ordered the remand of 41 illegal miners in Agodi Correctional facility over alleged mining of gold, property worth N1.248million belonging to Oyo State Government.
29 Jan
In what they described as a celebration of "eight years of unprecedented strides", indigenes and residents of Okene in Kogi State, on Sunday, trooped out in their thousands to welcome the immediate past Governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, back home after two impactful tenures.
29 Jan
In line with its decision to recognise excellence through a highly competitive and prestigious annual award, Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of the New Telegraph newspapers, has unveiled recipients of its 2023 Awards.
29 Jan
Operatives of Imo State Police Command on Monday raided a suspected hideout of kidnappers, situated at Okohia Forest in Owerri West council area of the state. The police during the raid arrested seven suspected members of the kidnappers gang as well as recovered four decomposing corpses, suspected to be that of their victims. Other items…
29 Jan
The scheduled arraignment of the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Chief Cletus Ibeto, over alleged N4.8 billion fraud before a Lagos High Court, Ikeja was stalled due to the return of the case file by Justice Ismail Ijelu to the Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba. At the resumed hearing, Justice Ijelu said that the…
1 hour ago
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
5 hours ago
Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
5 hours ago
The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
5 hours ago
Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
6 hours ago
The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise in Abuja. Prof. Oloyede who monitored the exercise at the Kogo Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the process. He reiterated the examination body's earlier order…
6 hours ago
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has warned newly-registered companies against paying certain fees to obtain tax identification number (TIN) amongst others. The management of CAC gave this warning in a statement on its X handle on Friday. CAC said it noticed email messages sent to directors of newly-registered companies. READ ALSO: CAC targets registration of…
6 hours ago
Sansani town, the headquarters of Sansani chiefdom in Gassol local government area of Taraba state, has been thrown into a state of mourning as unidentified gunmen carried out a brazen attack, claiming the life of monarch Abdulmutalib Jankada. Sources close to the matter said the attack occurred on Thursday inside the monarch's palace at about…
7 hours ago
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has raised concern over "orchestrated internal and external conspiracies malicious aero-politics, imperialistic intrigues, and discrimination" to frustrate Air Peace operations internationally. In a statement on Friday signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted at the plenary of their National Executive Committee (NEC), that such a plot was not healthy…
7 hours ago
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed money laundering charges against former Attorney-General Mohammed Adoke. Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled on Friday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present a strong enough case (prima facie case) against Adoke. EFCC alleged that Adoke sometime in August 2013 in Abuja accepted a cash…
7 hours ago
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has teamed up with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to meet up with the FIRS's projected N1.9trillion tax from the public sector. ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu Adamu at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Abuja assured the FIRS that the…