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Court orders arrest of INEC Chairman
Justice Stephen Pam of the Federal High Court in Abuja orders the arrest of INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, for…
NAF launches “Operation Diran Mikiya” in North West
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has deployed additional troops and air assets along with necessary ground support equipment…
2019: Saraki’s decision will not affect APC – Okorocha
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has said that the decision of Dr Bukola Saraki,President of the Senate, to leave the…
Security: China, Nigeria to strengthen military cooperation
China is committed to strengthening military and security cooperation with Nigeria in line with the principle of mutual assistance, a…
Police confirm theft of 3-year-old twins in Bayelsa
The Police Command in Bayelsa has confirmed the theft of a set of three-year-old twins on Monday by unknown persons…
Money politics: Gender activist calls for electorate education
A gender activist, Mrs Ifeyinwa Okafor, on Tuesday called for sensitisation and education of the electorate on the dangers of…
Al-Makura inaugurates committee on peace, conflict resolution
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa state on Tuesday in Lafia inaugurated a committee on peace and conflicts resolution.
Eko Disco compensates staff beaten in line of duty
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it has handed N1.7 million to its staff, Mr Abayomi Ololade, who sustained…
IFAD-VCDP/OLAM partnership yields benefits to farmers – Coordinator
Mr Emmanuel Igbaukum, Benue Programme Coordinator, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), said the organisation’s partnership with OLAM Nigeria Ltd.…
Mrs Ambode, Joke Silva, others to grace LASU 2nd Distinguished Lecture
The First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, renowned thespians, Joke Silva, Segun Arinze and Mrs Anne Dan-Faparusi, have…
Supremacy of human dignity, responsibility for all — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the supremacy of human dignity is the responsibility of everyone and not only medical personnel…
Capacity building: NAF to partner African Public Relations Association
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is ready to partner with the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in the…
Niger donates 10 Hilux patrol vehicles to Police Command
The Niger Government has donated 10 Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Police Command in the state to enhance the security…
2018 NSF: Federation insists on upgrading scrabble into mandatory sport
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) on Tuesday in Abuja insisted that scrabble should not be listed as an optional sport…
Enugu CJ pardons 129 inmates
No fewer than 129 prisoners were granted pardon in three prisons in Enugu State by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice…
NSCDC nabs 4 illegal private guards in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has arrested four men for allegedly operating as guards…
Active mobile lines hit 162.3 million in June – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says active mobile telephone lines in Nigeria have increased to 162.30 million in June. NCC…
Bin Laden’s ex-bodyguard probed after release
A suspected former bodyguard of deceased al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, who was deported from Germany earlier this month is…
2 jailed for assaulting Ogun TRACE officials
A Magistrates’ Court in Ijebu-Ode on Tuesday sentenced two men, Michael Godwin, 24, and Yemi Odutosin, 24, to three months…
Security worker who joined Macron aide in demo sacked
French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party has sacked the security official filmed alongside an aide to Macron as the latter…
‘Army worm’: Jigawa provides free pesticide to farmers
The Jigawa Government has provided free 500 cartons of cypermethrin pesticide to farmers in Hadejia to eliminate ‘army worm’, a…
NDLEA arrests 87 suspects in 6 months in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, says it arrested 87 suspects and seized 1,614 kilogrammes of dried…
#Sketchathon: Merrybet Reward Artists for World Cup Artistic Storytelling Contest
Six artists from among over 400 illustrators, Storyboard Artists, and Animators across the country who entered for the Merrybet Sketchathon…
UN receives 70 cases of sexual abuse, exploitation, in 3 months
The UN said it received 70 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse across all its entities and implementing partners,…
Agriculture: Nollywood to play major role in projecting Nigeria globally — AgroNigeria CEO
Mr Richard-Mark Mbaram, the Chief Executive Officer, AgroNigeria, says the Nollywood industry has a major role in projecting Nigeria’s agriculture…
Desertification: Zamfara govt. plants 24,000 trees
The Zamfara State Government has planted 24,000 trees in some of the Local Government Areas, as part of its campaign…
World Bank, Enugu Govt. earmark N40m for Rural Development
The World Bank, in conjunction with Enugu State Government,earmarked N40 million for developmental projects in four rural communities in the…
2019: Buhari secures Kano Assembly’s clean bill of health
The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday assured President Muhammadu Buhari of total support for his re-election bid in…
No Going Back On Delivering Kwara To Buhari – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says there is no going back on delivering Kwara to the…
PDP, Atiku condemn “impeachment notice” on Gov. Ortom
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deplored the purported service of impeachment notice on Benue Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, by…