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Lagos Police arrests trigger-happy cop who killed tanker driver

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Lagos State Police Command said on Wednesday that it has arrested the policeman, who allegedly shot a tanker driver…

Ajimobi orders reopening of Emmanuel Alayande College

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has ordered the immediate reopening of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education following series of…

Local content programmes must be produced in Nigeria, Alhaji Lai Mohammed insists

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the government's decision that any programme meant for Nigerians…

Gov. Bello bans ASUU in Kogi State University

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Kogi State Government on Wednesday proscribed activities of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Kogi State University (KSU),…

Fake doctor sent to prison for stealing N2.7 million from firm

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

A 29-year old man, Joseph Ijewere, from Ubiaja, Esan South East L.G.A of Edo State, who has been parading himself…

Erosion: Gov. calls on FG to declare state of emergency

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on erosion menace…

Ex-NURTW chairman remanded in prison over alleged murder of member

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The former chairman of the Motorcycles Association of Lagos State, (MOALS) of the Lagos State National Union of Road Transport…

UNIMAID attacks: Association to unveil safety tips for students

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will come up with measures to protect students in the North-East…

Gov. inaugurates Debt Management Committee

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa on Wednesday inaugurated the debt management committee to be headed by the Deputy Governor. Martins…

CVR: 41, 143 voters registered in Kano State

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Kano state, says it has registered 41,143 voters in the state since the…

Bill to establish National Renal Centre passes 2nd reading

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

A Bill seeking to establish a National Renal Centre passed second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Nigeria behind in palliative care provision – Minister

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Nigeria is lagging behind in palliative care provision and advocated its inclusion…

We remain PDP members – Lagos Reps

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives from Lagos State, on Wednesday affirmed their loyalty to the…

Firm issues ultimatum to LASG to retract libelous comments or face legal action

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

An infrastructure development firm, Masters Reality International Concepts Limited has issued 48-hour ultimatum to the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical…

Senate passes Whistle Blowers Protection Bill

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill has been passed by the Senate.

Piracy: Navy deploys warships, troops in Gulf of Guinea

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigerian Navy has deployed warships and troops in a massive operation to end pirates’ attacks on local and international…

Northern, Ohaneze youth leaders commended for dousing ethnic tension

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigerian Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Forum (NENYLF) on Wednesday, commended the leadership of the coalition of Northern Youths and…

PTDF shortlists 1008 candidate for 2017/18 Ph.D scholarship category

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

No fewer than 1,008 candidates have been shortlisted by the Petroleum Development Fund (PTDF) for selection under the PhD Scholarship…

Gun manufacturer apprehended in Plateau

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A 19-year-old gun manufacturer, Eric Labari, has been arrested by Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) military task force in charge of…

FG introduces contract disclosure website

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Federal Government says it is initiating a contract disclosure website to improve transparency and accountability in contracts entered into…

Phone dealers warned against buying, selling stolen property

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno has warned cell phone dealers in the state against buying…

FRSC officers warned to desist from unprofessional practices

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pankshin Unit Command in Plateau, Mr Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, on Wednesday warned officers…

Post-UTME Screening: Varsity ignores FG, charges N5, 000

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Contrary to Federal Government’s policy, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has announced its readiness to conduct “computer-based aptitude tests” in…

State resuscitates preaching control committees

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe said on Wednesday that the Islamic and Christian Preaching Control Committees had been revived, to…

Cultism: Police vow to eradicate practice in state

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mohammad Danmallam, has assured residents of the state of his command’s resolve to…

9mobile unveils new logo, website

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), previously trading as ‘Etisalat Nigeria’ on Wednesday officially unveiled its new brand identity, 9mobile,…

Local content Act, pivotal to job creation – Minister

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment has affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of the…

Islamic Group Tutors Docked For Raping 2 Girls

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

Two Islamic group tutors — Kamaledeen Alade and Hammed Adebayo — who allegedly gang-raped two girls, a 14-year-old and a…

Polio: FCT Immunises 901, 513 Children

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board, on Wednesday said it had immunised 901,513 under-five children against…

Cholera kills 4 In Kenya, Govt Shuts Hotels

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

A cholera outbreak in the Kenyan capital has killed four people since May and the government has shut down a…

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