EFCC witch hunting Kwankwaso – NNPP
The National Youth leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party, Auwal Musa, has described the EFCC investigation on the former Kano State Governor, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a political witch-hunt. He...
View ArticleCustoms seize cars, rice, cannabis worth N1.12bn in six states
The Nigeria Customs Service, Joint Border Patrol Team Sector 2, said it intercepted 1,410 litres of premium motor spirit worth N30.4m within one week. The Coordinator of the team, Mohammad Shuaibu,...
View ArticleNUC accredits five additional courses for Kogi varsity
The National Universities Commission has again granted full accreditation to five more academic programmes for Salem University Lokoja, Kogi. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Alewo...
View ArticleNSCDC arrests four illegal miners in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested four suspects involved in illegal mining activities in the state. The state NSCDC Commandant, Maku Olatunde, while...
View ArticleResidents kill hunter mistaken for robber in Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of two individuals in the state. This is was made known in a press release signed and issued by the state command Police Public Relations Officer,...
View ArticleSix governors join NDPHC board
The National Economic Council has approved the nomination of six state governors as board members of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company. The governors, representing the six geopolitical zones are...
View ArticleMurray, Djokovic cleared for Wimbledon duty
Former champions Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic shrugged off lingering injury concerns on Friday to take their places in the draw for Wimbledon. Murray, the 2013 and 2016 champion, had appeared certain...
View ArticleVIDEO: Funeral rites for late Nollywood actor Mr Ibu begin in Enugu
The late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, will be laid to rest on Friday, June 28, in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. Videos circulating...
View ArticleLagos to convert general hospital to eye centre
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government will designate one of its general hospitals as a centre for ophthalmic speciality to improve care for patients...
View ArticleCourt grants Mohbad’s family permission to conduct independent autopsy
The Coroner’s Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has granted the family permission to conduct an independent autopsy and toxicology test on the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known...
View Article17 died in 16 road crashes during Sallah in Ogun – FRSC
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps says 17 persons died in 16 road crashes during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Anthony Uga, gave the...
View ArticleBiden to begin clean-up after debate flop
A badly wounded Joe Biden looked to get his re-election campaign back on track Friday after a debate performance that unnerved supporters and left allies of Donald Trump unable to conceal their glee....
View ArticleCustoms seize cars, rice, cannabis worth N1.12bn in six states
The Nigeria Customs Service, Joint Border Patrol Team Sector 2, said it intercepted 1,410 litres of premium motor spirit worth N30.4m within one week. The Coordinator of the team, Mohammad Shuaibu,...
View ArticleNigerian, Cameroonian make history in 2024 NBA draft
Ulrich Chomche, a standout basketball talent hailing from Cameroon, has achieved a major milestone in his career. Representing NBA Academy Africa, located in Saly, Senegal, Chomche made history by...
View Article3500 Ondo youths get FG, IFAD’s agric empowerment
The Federal Government in collaboration with International Fund for Agricultural Development and Niger Delta Development Commission have empowered over 3500 youths in agriculture, in Ondo State through...
View ArticleTinubu lauds renewable energy expert, AbdulRazaq, on Global Sustainability Award
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a renewable energy expert, Mr. Ridwan AbdulRazaq, on winning the 2024 Prince’s Trust Global Sustainability Award. Abdulrazaq won the award at the Prince’s Trust...
View ArticleFULL LIST: Nigerian, Lebron James’s son, 56 others make 2024 NBA draft
In a highly anticipated event for basketball enthusiasts worldwide, the 2024 NBA Draft has unveiled its roster, featuring a notable entry: LeBron James’s son among the 58 talented prospects selected....
View ArticleCause of Abuja market fire still unknown – FEMD
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has again underscored the importance of access in firefighting operations. The agency stated this while mentioning that the cause of the...
View ArticleBenue shifts LG election to Nov 16
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has shifted the state’s local government election from July 6 to November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, John Chen, disclosed this while...
View ArticleFCT area council chairmen’s tenure ends 2026, says INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital...
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