Nigeria
22 Jan
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority(LASRERA), has launched an investigation into a report of an alleged land scam by RevolutionPlus Property Ltd.
22 Jan
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has commended the residents of the state for their prayers and support throughout the period of the legal battle for his seat.
22 Jan
The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 325 fire outbreaks and 12 deaths in 2023.
22 Jan
In a notable display of appreciation for exemplary public service, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo recently commended Alhaji Sheu Wada Sagagi, the Chief of Staff of Kano State. This recognition came during a visit to the governor last Friday, showcasing Ambassador Ajadi's commitment to promoting quality governance. Ajadi, a key figure in the New Nigeria People's Party…
22 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has voided and set aside the presentation and passage of Rivers State 2024 Budget by a group of unlawful four-member legislators in the state. The court in a judgment delivered on Monday by Justice James Omotoso ordered the governor of the State Siminalayi Fubara to represent the budget…
22 Jan
Police Operatives attached to Iddo Divisional Headquarters on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at about 11.30 rescued another kidnapped victim, one Suleiman Sabo in Sauka, along Airport Road, Abuja. Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said one Muhammad Abel aged 32 from Kogi state was equally apprehended. She revealed that one…
22 Jan
Nigerian leaders and chief executive officers have been urged to make maximum use of their remote workforce to achieve greater productivity in 2024. The call was made by Caroline Lucas, the Director, Special Projects of the British leadership development organisation, TEXEM UK on the organisation’s website www.texem.co.uk. Lucas said towards this end, TEXEM would organise…
22 Jan
The Lekki Deep Seaport on Sunday berthed the largest container vessel to sail on Nigerian territorial waters. This was disclosed in a statement by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) which said it has taken trade facilitation a notch higher with the berthing of the largest container carrier. The NPA said the vessel measuring 367M in…
22 Jan
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), on Sunday, announced plans to commence the Token Identifier (TID) rollover for all its prepaid meter customers by end of February 2024.
22 Jan
There was excitement among the people of Oji River/Awgu/Aninri Federal Constituency, Enugu State, yesterday, as their lawmaker, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, settled the cost of application forms for 240 candidates seeking admission into the National Teachers Institute (NTI).
22 Jan
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has revealed the cause of the fire incident which occurred at Mandilas Building on Sunday. The Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Margaret Adeseye disclosed the cause of the fire incident in a statement posted on X. "The fire originated from careless welding during the installation of a…
22 Jan
The Lagos State Government has sealed Oke-Afa market, Isolo, and Katangua market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations, including sundry unhygienic practices around the markets, which constitute grave environmental infractions.
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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…
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Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 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…