Author: Paul Dada
UN Coordinator condemns insurgents’ attack on civilians in Borno
“In July, suspected insurgents attacked farmers in the Firgi community, also in Gwoza LGA, killing an unspecified number of IDPs…
UAE President accepts Tinubu’s invitation to visit Nigeria
He delivered Nigeria's position on climate and other challenges earlier on Wednesday and congratulated the UAE leader for the successful…
It will be hot, hazy for three days – NiMET
The agency envisaged southern regions would likely experience a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds, with early morning fog and…
Why we seized vehicles valued N5.64bn – Customs
“The service also recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn, as we continue to enforce import regulations and protect…
Wike forms Task Force to dislodge criminals in abandoned Abuja buildings
Meanwhile the Police Command in FCT said it had commenced daily raids of identified criminal black spots in Abuja.
Don’t partner with Boko Haram, Zulum warns Borno communities
He said, “While we support agricultural activities, it is critical that our people comply with the guidelines” to ensure their…
Central Bank of Nigeria drops hammer on nine banks
Sidi-Ali said that each of the banks was fined N150 million for non-compliance, in line with the CBN’s cash distribution…
UniLag VC delighted as 76 females, 30 males make first class
Ogunsola said the project which was funded by the World Bank was dedicated to developing indigenous plants for medical applications.
EFCC seeks anti-corruption courses in tertiary institutions
“Given the alarming rate of corrupt practices that continue to hinder Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and stability, the EFCC believes that…
Lagos gives important updates on measles, yellow fever, HPV vaccines
Bowale said the campaign was aimed at addressing gaps in immunization coverage and curbing the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases in…
Okpebholo commiserates with family of late firefighter
A burning building had collapsed on the late firefighter and one of his colleagues at Evbuotubu, a suburb community of…
Nigeria Customs exceeds 2024 revenue target by 20.2 %
He said the NCS recorded another milestone in October 2024, achieving its highest monthly collection in the history of the…
Sanwo-Olu releases 52 inmates, commutes six death sentences to life
“The released inmates are hereby tasked to exhibit good behaviour, desist from any form of crime and reintegrate into society,”…
FRSC confirms six dead, 60 injured in Kogi auto crash
The sector commander decried the notoriety of motorists, especially truck and bus drivers, on conveying both animals and human beings…
SUG presidents get rice palliative from Tinubu
“This will be a time for Nigerian youth and students to reflect and express their thoughts while engaging with the…
Four in serious trouble over alleged child abuse, robbery
While reiterating commitment of the command to protect lives and property, Wakil urged the people to report suspicious movements and…
We need 50 more APCs to flush out bandits in two months – Defence Minister
“If we are able to have 50 APCs that can go into the bush to flush out those criminals. I…
GDP growth: Lagos partners SMEDAN on data collection
“Despite its undeniable importance, the informal sector remains underrepresented in economic data and planning, limiting its potential for growth and…
Edo governorship tussle: Tribunal adjourns till Wednesday
He stated that the application was to allow the lead counsels to the two applicants to appear before the Supreme…
10 astonishing facts about first female Lagos Assembly Speaker
Her emergence on Monday, followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa who was accused of financial management and corruption.
Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa impeached
Obasa has also been accused of being contemptuous of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Father arraigned over alleged sexual assault of toddler
The defendant, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on defilement and unlawful penetration.
Edo woman burns domestic servant’s genital with hot metal
A statement by the Command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, disclosed that the 15-year-old victim, Jude Joseph, sustained injuries in his lap…
Kano Emirship: Aggrieved party heads to Supreme Court
In its verdict on the matter, the Appeal Court said the Federal High Court, Kano does not have the powers…
Zamfara gov commends Air Force over successful airstrikes against bandits
The governor commended the precision strikes carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansar Yamma over the weekend in…
We must look for bad guys and take them down – CDS
“We will continue to rejig our operations, introducing new assets and improving surveillance capabilities to support our personnel in overcoming…
Tax returns: FCT-IRS gives MDAs, others Jan. 31 deadline
In the statement, signed by the service’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Mustapha Sumaila, the FCT-IRS boss said that the…
Plateau residents decry hike in fares in spite of fuel price reduction
The disappointed Plateau residents added that instead of reduction, transport fares were rather increasing in spite of the reduction in…
How we recovered 60,000 litres of stolen crude, arrested 15 suspects – Army
In Buguma general area, in Asari-Toru LGA, two illegal refining sites were taken out with a small wooden boat loaded…
Troops destroy bandits’ hideouts in Zamfara
“Operation Fansan Yamma will continue to pursue and neutralise all terrorist elements within its joint operation area,” the statement said.