Nigeria
1 Jan
The police in Niger State have arrested a suspect over a reported criminal conspiracy and robbery at Mokwa Division, in Mokwa Local Council of the state.
1 Jan
Lagos State Government has tasked the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) on whistleblowing of illegal building construction in the state.
1 Jan
The Redeemed Christian Church, Prisons and Hospital Ministry (Lagos Province 28) has visited the neonatal and maternity units of Gbagada General Hospital as part of its end-of-year medical outreach.
1 Jan
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the people of the state to embrace the year 2024 with renewed hope as his administration is working hard to make life bearable for them.
1 Jan
The management of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, yesterday, said the gas explosion, which occurred at the Theatre complex on Saturday night, was a minor setback that did not affect any part of the cultural edifice.”
1 Jan
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured Deltans of his administration’s commitment to sustainable development and advancement of the state through his MORE agenda.
1 Jan
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory in the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has assured her constituents of quality representation in the Federal Legislature.
1 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, for questioning regarding an alleged N37.17 billion fraud that transpired under her tenure.
1 Jan
Paramount ruler of Tongeji Island, Oba bi Olorun ko si, has called on the Federal Government and Ogun State Government to provide the island with infrastructure, saying it will make the land more attractive to tourists.
1 Jan
Old students of Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin, Kwara State, have called on the Federal Government to prioritise the use of local languages in schools at all levels across the country.
1 Jan
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has pledged to deliver more good governance in 2024 to boost the state’s infrastructure.
1 Jan
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi State chapter, has lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for his investments in the health sector, declaring that the governor’s giant strides in the sector are unmatched in the country.
2 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…
2 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…
3 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…
3 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…
4 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…
4 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…
4 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…
4 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…
4 hours ago
Federal Character Commission (FCC), expressed its disappointment with the absence of the Chief Executives of supervisory bodies from federal tertiary institutions during a meeting with the commission. The purpose of the meeting was to familiarize the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and National Universities Commission (NUC) with…
5 hours ago
The Kwara Government has said it will target about 1.5 million children between zero and five years of age, for polio vaccination across the 16 Local Government Area of the State.