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Okpebholo

Obaseki, editors ganging up against me – Okpebholo

"Anyone who runs foul of the law will face the full wrath of the law. Moles and saboteurs planted in…
Indonesia

Indonesia targets increase milk, meat production in Nigeria

Idris said the cooperation marked the beginning of a very fruitful partnership in view of the fact that Kebbi has…
MURIC

MURIC warns Plateau Govt against desecrating Muslim Cemetery

Every cemetery has a story behind it. It is the offspring, friends and dear ones who leaf through the pages…
Fire

Lagos market engulfed by morning fire

While the fire has been extinguished, it resulted in the loss of several lock-up shops within the bungalow structures that…
Terrorists

Troops neutralise 135, apprehend 185 terrorists in one week

Buba said the troops also recovered 113 assorted weapons and 2,415 ammunition comprising 72 AK47 rifles, 11 fabricated rifles, 15…
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo lauds President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing construction works on the Ekpoma section of the Benin Express Way.

Okpebholo lauds Tinubu over remedial works on Benin Expressway

Okpebholo gave the commendation while inspecting ongoing works on the road alongside the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC)…
NIWA says it has sent an emergency rescue team to search for missing passengers of a merchant boat which capsized in Kogi on Friday.

NIWA speaks on Kogi boat mishap

According to Oyebamiji, the boat capsized in the waters of Ebe community in Kupa South Local Government Area of Kogi…
NUC approves 18 full-time programmes for new Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK) in southern part of Kaduna State.

Why we’ll continue to encourage establishment of more universities – NUC chief

Mr Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of NUC said this on Friday in his lecture at the 22nd convocation ceremony…
'I am officially a woman', Bobrisky declares

Court dismisses Bobrisky’s N200m fundamental rights suit against EFCC

While dismissing the suit, the judge held that Bobrisky’s claims of encroachment of his rights lacked merit with no credible…
NNPC Ltd. says the second Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul to meet world-class standards.

Port Harcourt Refinery halts operations few days after NNPC announces resumption

In a shocking turn of events, the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has inexplicably ceased crude oil processing, merely days…
Naython

Four deadly London men sentenced to 76 years imprisonment for Hounslow murder

Mahdi Mumin, 24, of Lever Street, Islington was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years, while…
Court orders final forfeiture of ₦3.4bn, properties linked to alleged NNPC fraud

PH refinery yet to begin bulk sales, pricing under review – NNPC

In a statement, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Ltd., emphasized that official announcements regarding product pricing…
NAFDAC seals herbal medicine factory bakery and sachet water companies over failure to meet minimum production requirements in Kaduna

NAFDAC issues warning to frozen food sellers

This announcement was made during a one-day sensitisation programme held on Friday at Kado Fish Market, the largest fish market…
Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad

Education minister to introduce sewing skills in Nigerian schools

Dr. Ahmad made this announcement during a courtesy visit by representatives of the Non-Governmental Association of Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS)…
Boat tragedy

22 Dead in Niger boat tragedy, 20 others missing, eight rescued

According to Arah, the boat, which was travelling from Ebe Community in Kogi State to Katcha market, was carrying approximately…
Inmates

Ogun CJ grants amnesty to 14 inmates to ease Correctional Centre congestion

Acknowledging the challenges facing the justice system, including overcrowding and delays in court processes, the Chief Judge urged the amnesty…
Lagos

Lagos assures Epe, Ibeju-Lekki communities on land acquisitions amid growing concerns

The meeting, organised by the New Towns Development Authority (NTDA) in Epe, was attended by various stakeholders, including traditional rulers,…
Lagos

Stop the damage: Lagos raises alarm over Lagoon depletion

Drawing parallels with the United Arab Emirates, which now imports sand due to depleted reserves, Alebiosu warned that Lagos could…
Taskforce

Lagos Taskforce fires two officers caught stealing during drug raid

Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, condemned their actions and reiterated the agency's commitment to integrity and accountability.
NNPCL

Crass display of ignorance – NNPC Ltd reacts to claims of ‘community person’ on Port Harcourt Refinery

Igbere had a video clip of his appearance on Arise Television claimed to be a member of community hosting the…
Nicholas Okehone, an Internal Auditor at AISA reveals how $760,910.84 was paid as advance school fees for children of Yahaya Bello

Alleged N80.2bn fraud: Court fixes date for Yahaya Bello’s arraignment

Yahaya Bello was present in court on Friday, but without his lawyers. Addressing the court about the former governor’s presence…
Police

Attempted kidnapping: Anambra couple in police net

The couple, aged 36 years and 27 years respectively, were arrested by Joint Security Forces in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government…
Not less than 20 people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred on Tuesday in the Ibaji local government area of Kogi State.

Anxiety in Kogi as boat with over 200 passengers capsizes on River Niger

The Head of Media Department of NIWA, Suleman Makama who confirmed the incident on Friday said that the Market women…
Osun governor Ademola Adeleke

Osun govt, labour leaders sign N75,000 minimum wage deal

Oluomo Alimi also announced in the statement that the Governor equally approved an improved pension package of 25,000 across board…
Okpebholo

Edo: Okpebholo maintains policies on employment of 1st class graduates, 13th month salary

The State's Head of Service (HOS), Dr Anthony Okungbowa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He noted that the…
Lagos

Appeal Court quashes life jail sentence on Lagos doctor over alleged defilement

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court had on Oct. 24, 2023, sentenced Olaleye to…
The Nigerian Army says it arrested investigative journalist and publisher of FIJ, Fisayo Soyombo, in relation to oil theft in Rivers State

Why we arrested investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo – Army

However, the Army, in the statement by Danjuma, claimed that Fisayo Soyombo was arrested during investigation of the activities of…
Lagos social protection campaign: Strengthening partnerships, uplifting the vulnerable

Lagos social protection campaign: Strengthening partnerships, uplifting the vulnerable

With over 90 intervention programmes in 22 socio-functional MDAs, the Lagos State government remains steadfast in empowering the vulnerable.
NSCDC

Ambushed personnel: NSCDC confirms four officers dead

“As of today, out of the seven missing officers, four dead bodies had been recovered, two men returned back to…
Okonjo-Iweala

WTO reappoints Okonjo-Iweala DG

"During a special General Council meeting on 28-29 November 2024, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala outlined her forward-looking vision for the WTO. Following…