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Fake NSCDC officer bags 7 years imprisonment

A Sokoto State High Court sitting in Sokoto today March 3, 2021, convicted and sentenced one Abdulrashid Isa Aliyu to…

Fears of epidemic in Ogun secretariat over collapse of sewage system

The sewage system started collapsing about two years ago without any attention from the Ministry of Environment.  

Maryam Abu Shinga, Kano fraudster to refund N110m to victims

Justice Lewis Allagoa has ordered Kano fraudster, Maryam Abu Shinga to refund N110million to victims of her Ponzi scheme.
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Gunmen storm Sokoto Commissioner’s residence, abduct family members

Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in the early hours of Wednesday stormed the residence of Bashir Gorau, Sokoto State…
Governor Umahi

Umahi earmarks N3bn for #EndSARS empowerment scheme

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi said the state government has earmarked N3 billion for the #EndSARS youth empowerment scheme.
Wife of Edo Governor, Betsy Obaseki, appeals to residents of the state not to vote for candidates in March 18 Assembly election out of anger.

Nigerian youths have capacity to lead: Obaseki

Wife of Edo state governor, Betsy Obaseki, has said that Nigerian youths have demonstrated that they have the capacity to…

Police bust counterfeit currency gang, recover fake N5.7m notes in Abuja

The four men were among 11 suspects arrested for crimes ranging from 'one chance robbery', fraud and armed robbery along…
Two suspects arrested in possession of Cannabis Sativa

NDLEA intercepts 115kg compressed cannabis in Rivers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Rivers State Command has arrested two persons at Ahoada in Ahoada East local…

WAEC, NECO: Ebonyi warns schools against collecting unapproved fees

The Ebonyi Government has warned school authorities in the state against the collection of unapproved fees for examinations conducted by…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Kebbi governor loses brother

Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu on Tuesday lost his brother, Shehu Bagudu.

Kano Assembly calls for establishment of more special schools

The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to establish additional schools for People with Special…

Etsu Nupe mourns Emir of Kagara

Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar has described the late Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Salihu Tanko, as a huge loss to the…
The Ogoni Lessons of the past 30 years

Ogoni Violence: MOSOP berates Nigerian govt, politicians

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) said the much orchestrated security situation in Ogoni is a…
Real reason for fuel scarcity in Abuja, other northern states

Fuel queues linger in Abuja

Motorists in Abuja continue to experience hardship in the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, for…
World Bank

World Bank to construct 159 schools in Kaduna

The World Bank, Adolescent Girls Initiative and Empowerment (AGILE) is to construct 90 Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), 69 Senior Secondary…
Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs

Lulu-Briggs: Kalabari chiefs want Dumo’s stepmother included in burial arrangements

Elder Statesman and renowned business mogul, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba has called on Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs in a three paged letter…

Fire razes Sabo market in Oyo, destroys goods worth millions

Several shops at the popular Sabo market in Oyo town were razed by fire, leading to the destruction of goods…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Rising COVID-19 cases in Lagos confirm third wave alarm

Lagos says food blockade from North to South will not lead to crisis

The Lagos State Government has told Lagosians that food blockade from North to South will not lead to food crisis…

Killer-herdsmen in trouble: Abiodun sets up crack squad to hunt them down

Ogun State Government has inaugurated a Joint Security Intervention Squad (JSIS) and handed 10 operational vehicles and 20 motorcycles to…
Masquerades

Masquerader followers beat pastor into coma

Relations of Pastor Micheal Samson are praying for his recovery after an attack by followers of a masquerader in a…
Kidnappers release two siblings abducted on their way back from back school in Igarra, Edo State after payment of N6 million ransom.

Bandits hit Kaduna again: Six persons drop dead

The Kaduna State Government, on Tuesday said bandits have killed six persons, leaving one injured in Igabi and Kauru Local…
Market leaders across the 20 local govt areas of Ogun endorse the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for second term in Office.

Ogun worries over unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion among youths

The Ogun State Government says it will focus and capture more adolescents in its family planning initiatives and programmes due…

Police arraign killers of Ibadan farm owner, Oluwole Agboola

Three suspects, accused of conspiring with others to kidnap and kill a farm owner, Mr Oluwole Agboola in Ibadan, Oyo…
Hajj

Hajj 2021: Commissioner urges intending pilgrims to take COVID-19 vaccine

The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi has urged the Intending Pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj…

NDLEA nabs two gun dealers with 27 locally made guns

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, has arrested two gun dealers with 27 locally fabricated rifles.

Factory worker lands in jail over Customs job scam

A Chinese company worker, Olukoya Emmanuel Adeyemi has been arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Ibadan,…

Massive enforcement: Lagos shuts 35 buildings in Magodo, Eti-Osa,others

The Lagos State Government has shuts 35 buildings in Magodo, Ogudu and Eti-Osa areas in a renewed enforcement of building…

Court orders ‘Yahoo Boys’ to refund $6,100 to victims

Justice Mohammed Abubakar of a Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State has ordered four convicted internet fraudsters to…

Ogun Assembly to investigate dep. speaker’s alleged misconduct

The Ogun House of Assembly, on Tuesday, set up a five-man committee to investigate allegations of misconduct levelled against the…
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to borrow funds to address development deficits in Gombe

Gombe governor sacks three commissioners

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has reshuffled his cabinet and dismissing three of is commissioners.