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Umahi: Performance of police in Ebonyi disappointing

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi has expressed disappointment over the performance of the police in Ebonyi state lately, saying…

AfDB, EIB partner to fast-track development in Africa

Taiwo Okanlawon

5 years ago

The African Development Bank, AfDB, and the European Investment Bank, EIB, have signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their…

Gov. Fintiri sympathises with victims of Sokoto inferno

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sympathised with the Sokoto State Government and the victims of the inferno which razed…

Cross Rivers Police parade ten criminal suspects

Muhamin Olowoporoku

5 years ago

Cross River State Police Command paraded ten suspected criminals on Wednesday in the state.

Revenue boost for Nigeria as FAAC shares N619b, first increase in 3 months

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Nigeria has started 2021 on a brighter note as revenue shared among three tiers of government has increased from the…

Another 14 Nigerians die of COVID-19, infections hit 114,691

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Nigeria's COVID-19 death toll increased to 1,478 Wednesday, with new 14 deaths, the fifth successive day, since 16 January that…

COVID-19: Again, Osun govt imposes curfew, orders civil servants to work from home

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

By Victor Adeoti Osun government has directed civil servants below grade level 12 to work from home effective from Jan.…

FG unveils job, business opportunities for ex-N-Power beneficiaries

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

Beneficiaries of the N-Power initiative who have concluded the two-year job programme will now be able to access permanent job…

7 things to know about the 127- year-old ‘fat’ Bible used to swear in Joe Biden

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

By the constitution of the United States, elected officials are not required to take their oath of office specifically with…

Important announcement: MNOs confirm NIN registration extension

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The mobile network operators (MNOs) today confirmed the extension of the deadline for the syncing of SIM cards with the…

UNIBEN to students: Stay at home

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Wednesday asked its students to remain at home following Edo government directive suspending schools…

COVID-19: Wike directs civil servants from levels 01 to 13 to stay at home

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, has directed civil servants on grade levels 01 to 13, except those on…

Three die as bus rammed into truck in Port Harcourt

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Three passengers were feared dead in an accident involving a commercial bus with 14 passengers and a…

Romance scam: Court jails Ademola Adebukola

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday sentenced one Ademola Adebukola, 29, to six months imprisonment for defrauding…

Macron welcomes Biden as US rejoins Paris climate accord

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

French President Emmanuel Macron lauded new US President Joe Biden’s decision to return to the Paris climate accord on Wednesday,…

Wike: Rivers will spend N500m on repair of burnt Sokoto market

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday pledged that he will make available the sum of N500 million…

Buhari approves new deal for Nigerian teachers

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a new deal for Nigerian teachers via a package of incentives approved today by the…

Anchor University Deputy VC, Fatokun released after ransom paid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

Kidnapped Deputy Vice Chancellor of Anchor University, Lagos, Prof. Johnson Fatokun has been released by his abductors.

Postponement of resumption won’t affect academic calendar – UNIBEN

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), has said that the institution's academic calendar remains unchanged, in spite of…

Edo NDLEA arrests 262 suspects in 2020

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 years ago

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has said it arrested a total of 262…

Delta board to shut down illegal dump sites

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Delta State Waste Management Board says it will shut down all illegal dumpsites across the state within the next two…

Okowa orders investigation into death of mother, child

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered an immediate investigation into the death of a woman and her daughter in…

43 Europe-bound Nigerians, Ghanaians drown in Mediterranean sea

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

A Europe-bound migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Tuesday killing at least 43 people, including Nigerians and…

Grass cutting scam: EFCC Presents first witness against Babachir Lawal

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday presented its first witness in the trial of a former Secretary…

Makinde promises to crush bandits, kidnappers, cultists in broadcast

PM NEWS Editor

5 years ago

Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, declared on Wednesday that his administration is determined to end insecurity by crushing troublemakers,…

NAF acquires 3 aircraft for maritime operations

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has acquired three new aircraft for maritime operations in the Niger Delta.

2 Osun lawmakers test positive for COVID-19

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Two members of the Osun state cabinet have tested positive for the coronavirus and have already started self-isolation and treatment.

Photos: Lagos govt auctions 88 seized vehicles

Taiwo Okanlawon

5 years ago

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has auctioned a total of 88 vehicles forfeited by the Lagos…

Nigeria Olympic Committee mourns Bala Ka’Oje

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Wednesday expressed shock over the news of the demise of the former Minister of…

Buhari mourns former Sports minister, Ka’oje

Taiwo Okanlawon

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari mourned the passage of former Minister of Youth and Sports Development and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Hon.…

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