Nigeria
21 Dec
The Federal Government has expressed concerns over reports of alleged kidney market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying it was investigating the allegation to take action.
21 Dec
Remains of former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj-Gen. Chris Alli, have been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alli, who died at the age of 79 in Lagos on November 19, 2023, was Nigeria’s 15th COAS.
21 Dec
Natinal Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for closer collaboration with the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with a view to fighting financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
21 Dec
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have killed a wanted kidnapper known as Sunday Amadi (aka Occasion), even as they rescued four victims in Emohua Local Council.
21 Dec
Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye has debunked a report by a popular television station that she advocated for the exemption of women from payment of tax, describing the report as malicious and a misrepresentation of her speech.
21 Dec
Nigerians in the United Kingdom have assessed the state of the nation and concluded that Nigerians should keep faith with the country under President Bola Tinubu.
21 Dec
Three young men, said to have gone to perform some sacrifice at Ajalli River, in Ezeagu Local Council of Enugu State, were, on Saturday, kidnapped by suspected herdsmen.
21 Dec
Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative has urged parents to actively engage in their children’s digital lives and understand the risks associated with unethical online behaviours.
21 Dec
The factional apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has recognised the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, as the political leader of the SouthEast region, just like the late Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, Dr. Alex Ekwueme and other prominent figures during their time.
21 Dec
Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Yaba has recorded 100 per cent increase in the number of psychiatric patients admitted in the hospital in 2023. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye
21 Dec
Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Charles Igwe, said, yesterday, that lack of foreign students and staff was responsible for low ranking of nation’s universities in the global world.
21 Dec
Operatives of the Taraba State Police Command and some bandits have exchanged fierce gunfire at the hills of Yorro and Mararaba Kunini in Taraba State. The battle led to the death of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aminu Nuhu, and three bandits.
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The Lagos State Government has clamped down on illegal estate developments around the Epe corridor of the state.
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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has made state of origin certificate a compulsory requirement for passport renewal and fresh application. Immigration made this known to the public in a post on its X handle on Saturday morning. It said passport applicants do not necessarily need to go to their states of origin to get the…
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Bearish sentiment persisted on banking stocks at the equity market on Friday, making the value of transactions traded on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) down by 2.60 per cent.
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The Police Command in Lagos State says it arrested four men for allegedly stealing three tricycles from an Ojota, Lagos-based Mobility Company.
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Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, playing nonstop for 60 hours in Times Square, New York. The previous world record was 56 hours, nine minutes, and 37 seconds by Norwegian duo Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018. READ ALSO:Tunde Onakoya sets new world record…
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The Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has announced strategic partnerships with Cisco, 21st Century Technologies like Awarri and DataDotOrg.
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The committee to supervise the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo state, on Friday, said a total of 171,922 accredited members would vote on Saturday.
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Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record for the longest time to continuously play chess. “We have done it," Onakoya's X account announced earlier on Saturday. “We’re pushing to 60 hours, guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going. Apart from setting the new record, Onakoya is also using the opportunity to raise…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported an increase in cholera cases, with 473,000 cases recorded in 2022, twice the figure in 2021. In a statement, yesterday, WHO disclosed that an estimated increase of 700,000 cases...
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The Nigerian Army high command yesterday morning released the King of Ewu Kingdom, HRH Clement Ikolo Ogenerukevwe, declared wanted a few weeks ago over the killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.