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Shettima urges REA to enhance electricity access

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Shettima made this request during a presentation by REA's Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, on the National Electrification and Implementation Plan…

Fubara threatens to sack recalcitrant appointees, swears-in six new Perm Secs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Fubara made the revelation shortly after swearing-in six new Permanent Secretaries into the Rivers State Civil Service at the Government…

Oyo takes legal action against motorist over assault

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to eyewitnesses, the motorist, Mr. Gwabo Mar, attacked the OYRTMA officer, Mr. Lateef Ayodeji Apesin at Mokola round-about on…

Sanwo-Olu unveils Agboyi-Ketu’s twin housing projects

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor said: “This is another visible evidence that Local Government Areas and their LCDA appendages are working effectively well…

Noise Pollution: LASEPA shuts LOGIC Church, Bolivar, Red Lagos, Kingfisher in Lekki (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The agency said it took drastic action by sealing several establishments found in violation of state environmental laws in Lekki Phase…

Edo recruits 5,500 teachers to boost primary, secondary education

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

She said: "Candidates with skills and expertise relevant to gaps in the school system were selected to fill gaps across…

Tinubu launches healthcare initiatives, to establish 10 Oncology, diagnostic facilities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

This expansion builds upon the success of the NSIA’s previous projects, including the NSIA-Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Cancer Centre,…

Lagos reiterates commitment to promoting cross-cultural dialogue on global scale

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

He disclosed that this year's Culturella festival would bring together Africans from across the globe and lovers of the continent,…

Ajube hails Gov. Aiyedatiwa over appointment of Arogbo Ijaw indigene as judge

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While appreciating the gesture by Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ajube described the appointment of Ojufisintei as a recognition of her resplendent legal…

Chinese firm releases one presidential jet for Tinubu’s trip to France

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The company said it released the aircraft, an Airbus A330 currently detained in France as gesture of goodwill to allow…

UCH resident doctors protest, threaten strike over abduction of colleague

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The UCH resident doctors carried placards with various inscriptions, such as “Seven months and counting in captivity is unacceptable”, “It…

Three kingpins, 16 others jailed total 302 years for drug trafficking

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Friday said the 19 convicts top the list of 414 drug traffickers…

Gunmen abduct over 20 medical students travelling to Enugu in Benue

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The students, reportedly from the University of Maiduguri in Borno State and the University of Jos in Plateau State, were…

Obasanjo breaks silence: ‘Igbo paternity claim makes me laugh’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo who did not speak much further on the…

Foodstuff: Cleric cautions traders against price hike

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He called on the government to urgently intervene on how to make food available at a cheaper price to the…

Appeal Court nullifies orders barring Secondus, Omehia, Opara from attending PDP meetings

Paul Dada

2 years ago

It held that the matter was an internal matter for the party and was therefore not justiciable.

Driver jailed 18 months for stealing

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The prosecutor said that the convict stole the door from where it was kept to an unknown place before he…

Police boss worried over increase in Kano culpable homicide cases

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Finally, the Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba encourages anyone with information on such incidents to report to the…

Trader jailed for robbery

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Magistrate, Mr Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced Abdullahi after he pleaded guilty to the crime.

‘Bridge energy poverty gap’, INCLUDE tells Nigerian policy makers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In his opening remarks, Hon. Ogene, said that the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy was delighted to acknowledge…

First National Transporters Game set to hold in Ogun

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"We are expecting 12 transport Union but presently we have 8 which have responded to our call which means its…

Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported".

Withdrawal of chieftaincy title: Senator refuses to back down on criticisms of Bauchi governor

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Umar, said his response to Bala's "disparaging comments about President Bola Tinubu" was aimed at defending the Nigerian leader against…

Minister seeks accurate, balanced reporting on Nigeria by international media

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Minister emphasized the importance of balanced and unbiased reporting and highlighted that while Nigeria, like any other country, faces…

Palliative diversion saga: Kano CoS drags APC group to court

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Kano APC chairman, and a group within the party had in different statements, accused Sagagi of diverting bags of rice…

Enugu Govt to begin enforcement of anti-noise pollution policy

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The chairman said that the aim of the engagement was not to demolish any church or entertainment centre, but to…

APC group to Tinubu: Why Kyari, Komolafe, Farouk must go now

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The party stakeholders urged the president to remove Mele Kyari, Gbenga Komolafe, and Farouk Ahmed as heads of the NNPCL,…

Missing court documents: Ganduje fires back at Yusuf

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Governor Yusuf should understand that the words and actions of leaders carry weight and have dire consequences. We stand with…

NUJ petitions Kogi Chief Judge over imprisoned journalist

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“On 6th August 2024, at about 1 pm, a staff of Upper Area Court, Kabba, came to his house in…

FG unveils regulation to boost food security

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, signed the regulation to provide framework for…

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