Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
N3.2bn fraud: EFCC provides more evidences in trial of Orji Kalu
A witness, Mrs Nonye Eghene, on Thursday, told a Federal High Court Lagos, that loan facilities were advanced to a…
FIFA release names 36 referees and 63 assistants for 2018 World Cup
Felix Brych of Germany, who officiated last season’s UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Juventus, is among…
$40m arms scam: Court asks Jonathan’s cousin to defend himself
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibaola to defend himself in a fraud…
Insecurity: Borno Govt. advised to merge schools for productive control
The Nigeria Police on Thursday advised the Borno Government to merge some schools in remote locations to enhance the security…
Ohaneze appeals to President Buhari over Peace Corps Bill
Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, the South-South Coordinator of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the…
FRSC prosecutes road traffic offenders in Kwara state
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ilorin Command, has arrested and prosecuted 111 road traffic offenders. The Sector Commander, Sunday…
Commercial transporters hike fare as Buhari inaugurates Ikeja Bus Terminal
Commercial transport operators made brisk business in Lagos today by doubling their fares following traffic diversions and road closures due…
Easter celebration: Governor calls for sacrifice, peace
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, peace and love exemplified…
Ebonyi Commissioner hails Reintroduction of History in Nigerian schools
The Ebonyi Commissioner for Education, Prof. John Eke says that the reintroduction of History in the nation’s educational curriculum will…
Expert tips Nigeria to become major food exporter
Mr Martin Marz, the Managing Director of Fairtrade, a German international trade fair organising company, on Thursday gave assurances that Nigeria still…
Kenyan minister, police chief fined $1,985 for contempt of court
A Kenyan high court judge on Thursday fined Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i and Inspector-General of police Joseph Boinnet 200,000 Kenyan…
766 Kebbi state Police personnel earn promotions
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has promoted 766 inspectors and members of the rank and file in the Kebbi Command.…
Articulated vehicle drivers cautioned against indiscriminate parking
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger on Thursday warned articulated vehicle drivers against indiscriminate parking on federal highways.…
Lagos Boat regatta will attract investors, boost tourism revenue – Commissioner
Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, is set to host a boat regatta funfair to…
Enugu State Couple wanted over alleged N63m fraud
The Police Command in Enugu State has declared a couple wanted for alleged N63 million forgery and fraud in a…
Ex-Russian spy, Skripal poisoned at door of home in England – British Police
Russian former double agent, Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve toxin that had been left…
President Al-Sisi on course for big election win
President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi is on course for a landslide election victory in Egypt although there was little sign he had…
Trade dispute: United States warned against opening Pandora’s box
China warned the U. S. on Thursday not to open Pandora’s Box and spark a flurry of protectionist practices across…
Nigerian Govt. reaffirm commitment to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has renewed the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to making prevention of mother-to-child…
Nobel laureate, Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time since Taliban attack
Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai, met Pakistan’s prime minister and was expected to address a reception in her honour on…
Burkinabe forces sieze large quantity of weapons from suspected terrorists
Burkinabe security forces on Thursday said they dislodged and seized large qauntity of weapons from suspected terrorists in a forest…
Old Age, overweight increase risks of Arthritis – Expert
Dr Nnenna Okafor, Senior Registrar, Department of Family Medicine, National Hospital, Abuja, said on Wednesday that the risk of developing…
Revised UN strategy to tackle causes of Sahel crisis – Mohammed
Ms Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General said the UN has reset its action plan to address the root causes of…
Meningitis outbreak kills 8 in kano state
The Kano State government says the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis was responsible for the death of eight persons in…
Ondo Police Command recover 15 Illegal firearms
The Ondo Police Command in Ondo State on Wednesday said it had received more than 15 guns of different categories…
South-West Governors to embark on rice accelerated program to ensure food security
Governors in the South-West Zone, under the aegis of Western Nigeria Governors’ Forum, met on Wednesday in Lagos, and resolved…
UAE pledges $500m in Humanitarian aid to Yemen amid air campaign
The United Arab Emirates has pledged 500 million dollars (1.84 billion dirhams) to support a UN humanitarian scheme for Yemen,…
Gov. Ahmed urged to release accreditation fund to tertiary institutions
The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday urged Gov. AbdulFatah Ahmed to as a matter of urgency release the N300…
Kano State approves payment of exam fees for indigenous students
Kano State Executive Council has approved N209 million for the payment of the 2018 internal examination registration fees for indigenous…
Tinubu at 66: APC celebrates party leader, says he built lasting political bridges
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as front-line politician who built lasting political bridges and…