Author: Paul Dada
Police arrest man over alleged name-dropping, employment racketeering
"The suspect then entered into the command headquarters and was lurking around before he was consequently arrested, and the aforementioned…
NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE
This is contained in a statement by NECO’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani, on Saturday in…
Gov. Diri approves N300,000 grant for Bayelsa law school students
Speaking on behalf of the students, Annabel Godspower, expressed their profound gratitude to the governor for approving the grant, saying…
EFCC warns banks against fraudulent practices
Earlier in his remarks, Eniolorunda noted that the expansion in the operations and services of the fintech and microfinance company…
ICPC begins tracking of N10bn federal constituency projects
“They can do this by providing the commission with relevant information that can assist in achieving its set objectives,” she…
Taraba shuts down airport
"These efforts are ultimately for their benefit, as the upgraded airport will offer a safer and more efficient travel experience."
Police hunt for woman over alleged murder of 65-year-old
According to her, on Nov. 21, about 6:20 p.m, one Ibrahim Oladega, a resident of Isunba Street, Ipokia, reported the…
“FG committed to enhance security in South East”
This is contained in a statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, on Saturday…
Oba of Benin disowns planned Igue festival in Lagos
He advised the public not to be misled by any group claiming to promote Benin culture without consulting the Palace…
Lakurawa: Make Sultan’s safety a priority – MURIC
“It is needless to reiterate the fact that as the leader of more than 130 million Nigerian Muslims, any untoward…
Firm unveils opportunities in financial market
The Growth Manager Weltrade Jeremiah Okey-Ejieke, said the seminar was an opportunity for Nigerians to learn how to trade and…
“Big polluter countries must pay” – Activists protest at COP29
He said: “While leaders at COP29 talk in circles, the people of the Global South are suffocating under unjust debt…
Bandit Turji collects N6m ransom from Sokoto community
"According to locals, the ransom negotiations were intense, with the bandits initially demanding a higher sum before settling for N6…
Enugu State to host 2026 National Sports Festival
According to him, the coal city emerged top from a competitive bidding process and the state is set to deliver…
Appeal Court President speaks on road accident victims
"We are particularly engaged in the victim part, which is meant to bring support to victims of road crashes” she…
Why Nigerians must pay for new National ID Card – NIMC
The Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists…
A new era for the Nigerian Army: Setting agenda/defining the Priorities for General Oluyede
This spectacular commitment to continuity and building on existing foundations is lauded by close watchers considering the current momentum steering…
APC leaders kick against Okpebholo’s commissioner-nominees list
They therefore called on Governor Okpebholo to use his discretion to set aside the list in order to save the…
“He is not our member” – IPOB disowns Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa
But in a reaction on Friday via a statement signed by the IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, Ekpa was accused of…
Bode George to Atiku: You’ll be 81 in 2027, give up your ambition to be president
George who was addressing a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, said Atiku who started to contest for the presidency…
Group reacts to Supreme Court judgement on EFCC, others
The agencies validated are the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission…
Groups urge police to stop arresting youths wearing dreadlocks, tattoos
The Executive Director of RULAAC, Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma, in his presentation, said the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 provided for the…
Court invalidates marriage due to nonpayment of bride price
Delivering judgment on a divorce case filed by Sunday, the court President, Mrs S.M. Akintayo said that there was no…
Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland
The statement described Ekpa as “a Finnish citizen of Nigerian background, born in the 1980s, suspected of public incitement to…
Israel extends onslaught, strikes on homes in northern Gaza
The medics said rescue operations were under way as many people remained missing or trapped under the rubble.
Tinubu tax reforms explained in layman’s language
The tax reform bills are four different bills that seeks to bring everything about taxation and administration of tax in…
Commission suspends four magistrates, others in C’River
He said that the magistrates were found guilty of corruption, falsification of records, judicial incompetence, drunkenness, dereliction of duty among…
Governors pledge support for constitutional amendment
Responding to newsmen’ questions, Sani said that discussions regarding tax reform were also part of the meeting’s agenda but added…
Police speak on exchange of fire among Anambra cops
According to him, some security operatives who were on trail of a suspect to the check point, encountered the police…
Okpebholo’s flyover bridge meant to settle godfathers – PDP
"As a party, we draw his attention to the fact monies spent without appropriation of the House of Assembly is…