Man gets 12 strokes of cane for stealing plastic chairs

A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday ordered that a 24-year-old Edward Williams, should be given 12 strokes of cane for stealing 12 plastic chairs worth N224,000. Williams, who resides in Ungwan Yelwa Television, Kaduna was convicted after he pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and theft. The Chief Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced the convict after…

Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to hold an industrial pollution abatement award for industries to recognise and award industries with sound pollution abatement systems, across all sectors. The Cleanest Award ceremony, also known as the Lagos Industrial Pollution Abatement Award (LIPAA), is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja,…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kaduna State Sector Command , said it has established six transit camps to respond to crashes and prompt clearance of obstructions during the ember months. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, announced this at a press briefing to inaugurate the ‘Ember Months’ campaign on Tuesday in Kaduna. Nadabo listed…

The Adamawa State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on violent crime and gang activities, arresting two suspected gang members linked to multiple robberies and violent incidents in Yola North.

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has directed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji; and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning

A medical doctor has testified that a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped bled for three days following the attack.

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he is leaving office very satisfied having undertaken bold reforms and projects that have transformed critical areas of the state, including education

WITH the addition of two new CRJ 900 aircraft to the fleet of Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, has said the commitment of Governor Umo Eno to ensuring sustainable growth in the aviation sector is unquestionable. Reflecting on the development at the weekend, Ememobong said that Eno’s sustained investment in Ibom Air “is a part of the larger investment in aviation, which aims to make our state an aviation hub.” Last Friday, Eno took delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft for the state-owned airline with assurances that his administration would expedite actions towards achieving optimum returns on investment of public funds and assets within and outside the state. The governor, who received the two aircraft labelled 5N-CED and 5N-CEE, which touched ground at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 2:59 p.m. and 3:06 p.m., respectively, affirmed that the acquisition was funded in full by the state government without any loan or facility from any financial institution. This, he said, was in line with his administration's determination to break the vicious cycle of state government investments existing only to settle debts in favour of financial institutions. , adding that his administration would rather explore ventures that would ensure returns on investment to the state. The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the level of progress and achievements being made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), promising not to withhold any support needed by the agency.

Political engagements with the Nigerian electorate, once defined by rigorous campaigns and comprehensive manifestoes detailing candidates’ agendas, are witnessing a sharp decline.

The Practitioners of Content Creators, Skit-Makers, and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN) has signed a partnership deal with the Nigerian Institute for Social Media Analysts (NISMA) to boost standards in the creative industry.