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Rivers reveals date for Local Government elections

Rivers reveals date for Local Government elections

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled local government elections in the state to hold on October 5,…

Rumour of alleged move to extend IGP’s tenure worries police

“To understand the true motivations behind this initiative, one need only look at the Inspector-General’s of Police steadfast commitment to…
Sanwo-Olu urged to obey court order on Okobaba Sawmill

Borno bomb attacks: I am sad, says Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu said the multiple bomb attacks in Borno State are regrettable and depressing. He therefore offered prayers for love, peace,…
Former defence chief, Admiral Ogohi is dead

Former defence chief, Admiral Ogohi is dead

“He passed on in Abuja in the early hours of today. More details will be communicated later,” Gusau said.
NAFDAC

How Tinubu’s Executive Order will tranform healthcare sector – NAFDAC

According to NAFDAC, the Executive Order addresses core challenges and provide clear path for improvement of the pharmaceutical industry in…

UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old professor as acting VC

Maikudi was employed at the  University of Abuja on September 4, 2008 as Lecturer II. She became a   Professor in…
NELFUND announces new conditions for student loans

NELFUND approves immediate disbursement of student loans

NELFUND at its inaugural board meeting took the decision at its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, as confirmed in a…
Murder

Pro-Wike lawmakers suffer setback in court 

Wanogho stated that the petition was targeted at delaying the hearing and that allowing it would set a bad precedent.
Ado Bayero

Kano vs Ado Bayero: Court adjourns suit

The ruling had created an impasse of sorts even as the Kano State Government claimed that the ruling validated the…

Woman caught with ammunition in Katsina

During the course of interrogation, the suspect confesses that she was heading to Yan Tumaki in Dan Musa LGA in…
Dangote

How  IOCs in Nigeria are Frustrating Dangote Oil Refinery

Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria…
Protest: ALGON urges security agencies to check breakdown Of law, order

Protest: ALGON urges security agencies to check breakdown Of law, order

“We wish to place on record, that should there be a breakdown of law and order as a result of…
NULGE

Police advise Rivers LG workers against protest

“To ensure the safety and security of the public, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji, has deployed Police Officers…
Nnamdi Kanu

50 federal lawmakers beg Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu

“The primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property, stressing that “Facilitating the release of Nnamdi Kanu…
Obi

I feel deeply distressed by fire that gutted Christ Embassy – Peter Obi

A devastating fire engulfed Christ Embassy's former headquarters in Oregun area of Lagos on Sunday.
Disu

Police orderly, driver of paramount ruler kidnapped in Port Harcourt

Investigation by our reporter indicates that King Cornwell Ihunwo is immediate younger brother of Victor Ihunwo, former Chairman of Port…
How EFCC busted 2 ex-bankers for stealing dead customer’s money

How EFCC busted 2 ex-bankers for stealing dead customer’s money

"Further findings by the bank showed that the procured card by Ogoh was handed over to another Sales and Service…
Overshadowed by international crises, IMF and the World Bank annual meeting is due to start on Monday in Washington.

₦121.67trn debt: SERAP asks Inspection Panel to hold World Bank to account

“Under Article 1 of the World Bank Articles of Agreement, the stated purposes of the Bank include ‘to assist in…
Mikel Obi undergoes surgery at UK hospital

Mikel Obi undergoes surgery at UK hospital

He switched to Chelsea in 2006 where he played as a defensive midfielder.  Obi spent 11 years in Chelsea where…
Estimated billing: Edo govt, BEDC to meter 500,000 houses

FG approves N21bn for purchase of meters – NERC

NERC said that the regulations provided several options for metering end-use customers but the interventions, though significant, had not resulted…
Innovative Approaches to Combat Cholera in Nigeria: Success stories and Challenges

Lagos now records 24 cholera deaths

Abayomi who disclosed this via his Instagram handle on Friday, also said  35 cholera cases across the 20 Local Government…

Nigeria’s debt stock hits N121trn – DMO

She said that improvement in government revenue would go a long way in ensuring debt sustainability, while borrowing, as provided…

Onanuga to Tinubu: You made my day

I count myself truly blessed that you remembered me and took the time to make my day brighter. Your words…
Eid-el Fitr

Court ruling: Kano govt insists on Emir Sanusi, asks police to dislodge Bayero

The state government directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure that deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero vacate the Nassarawa Emir…

Tinubu will lead Nigeria to economic prosperity – Uzodinma

Uzodinma appealed to Nigerians to be patient as this as the current hardship faced by the country would be over.
EFCC

Court dismisses suit seeking removal of Olukoyede

Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgement, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the applicant lacked locus standi (legal right)…
President Bola Tinubu hailed Wale Adeniyi’s reform initiatives, describing them as transformative for the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.

Nigeria Customs generates N4.49tn revenue in one year 

Adeniyi said that the service recorded a total revenue collection of N4.49 Trillion between June 2023 and May 2024, compared…

JUST IN: Fubara appoints Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers LGs

In a memo sighted by Our Correspondent on Wednesday morning and signed by G.M Gills West, the Clerk of the…
Police takeover of all 23 LG Secretariats, critical infrastructures in Rivers as crises over tenure of outgoing council chairpersons deepens

Police take over Rivers LG secretariats as tenure crises deepens

“The clash between the two political factions, sparked by disagreement over the chairmen’s tenures, resulted in the deaths of a…
Disu

Rivers LGs crisis: Policeman, vigilante operative killed

Rivers Police Command said following the breakdown of law and order in the various Local Government Council secretariats where supporters…