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EFCC defends interrogation practice, says they don’t drug suspects

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Miss Zahra Abubakar, a second prosecution witness(PW2) in the trial within trial on alleged N600 million Naval property scam, on…

Edo Police recover 120 arms, arrest 5 suspects

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Police Command in Edo said it had recovered 120 arms and ammunition in compliance with the Inspector-General of Police’s…

N3.2bn fraud: EFCC provides more evidences in trial of Orji Kalu

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A witness, Mrs Nonye Eghene, on Thursday, told a Federal High Court Lagos, that loan facilities were advanced to a…

$40m arms scam: Court asks Jonathan’s cousin to defend himself

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibaola to defend himself in a fraud…

PRAWA discloses over 80% of Prisoners in Nigeria are awaiting trial

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) on Thursday said over 80 per cent of prisoners in Nigeria were awaiting…

Insecurity: Borno Govt. advised to merge schools for productive control

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigeria Police on Thursday advised the Borno Government to merge some schools in remote locations to enhance the security…

270 men trained on countering grassroots terrorism in Bayelsa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bayelsa Vigilance Group of Nigeria (VGN) says it has trained no fewer than 270 men to help other security…

Ohaneze appeals to President Buhari over Peace Corps Bill

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, the South-South Coordinator of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the…

FRSC prosecutes road traffic offenders in Kwara state

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ilorin Command, has arrested and prosecuted 111 road traffic offenders. The Sector Commander, Sunday…

Adamawa records low registration for 2018 NECO

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Adamawa Office of the National Examination Council (NECO) has expressed over the low registration of students for the 2018…

Edo LGAs receive N2.88 billion as February allocation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Edo Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC), says the 18 Local Government Councils in the state received N2.88 billion from…

Commercial transporters hike fare as Buhari inaugurates Ikeja Bus Terminal

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Commercial transport operators made brisk business in Lagos today by doubling their fares following traffic diversions and road closures due…

Buratai lambasts those accusing military of bias during burial of 11 soldiers killed by bandits

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The 11 soldiers killed by bandits on March 20, in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, have been laid to rest on…

Easter celebration: Governor calls for sacrifice, peace

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, peace and love exemplified…

Ebonyi Commissioner hails Reintroduction of History in Nigerian schools

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Ebonyi Commissioner for Education, Prof. John Eke says that the reintroduction of History in the nation’s educational curriculum will…

Expert tips Nigeria to become major food exporter

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Mr Martin Marz, the Managing Director of Fairtrade, a German international trade fair organising company, on Thursday gave assurances that Nigeria still…

Kenyan minister, police chief fined $1,985 for contempt of court

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A Kenyan high court judge on Thursday fined Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i and Inspector-General of police Joseph Boinnet 200,000 Kenyan…

766 Kebbi state Police personnel earn promotions

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has promoted 766 inspectors and members of the rank and file in the Kebbi Command.…

Climate Change: African countries to discuss Paris agreement implementation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Ministers from eight African countries and senior UN officials will meet in Kenya to discuss ways of implementing the Paris…

Articulated vehicle drivers cautioned against indiscriminate parking

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger on Thursday warned articulated vehicle drivers against indiscriminate parking on federal highways.…

UN calls on Venezuela to investigate deadly prison fire

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Nations Human Rights office called on authorities in Venezuela on Thursday to carry out a speedy investigation into…

Enugu Police recover 148 arms, 206 cartridges in one month

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Enugu State Police Command has recovered 148 arms and 206 cartridges in the state within one month.

Buhari pledges support to Lekki Deep Sea Port project

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, pledging that the…

Vessel with 280,000 litres allegedly stolen diesel impounded in Rivers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian Navy said it had arrested seven suspected oil thieves transporting 280,000 litres of diesel allegedly siphoned from pipelines.

Delta to introduce more measures to curb sexual, gender-based violence

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Delta State Government says it will introduce more measures to curb sexual and gender-based violence in the state.

Easter: FRSC deploys 60 officers for traffic control in Sokoto

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 60 personnel for traffic control and patrols at strategic…

Namibia drops into recession

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Namibia is in recession after its economy contracted in the final two quarters of last year, dragged down by sectors…

46,000 uncollected PVCs in Jigawa – INEC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Dr Mahmud Isa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Jigawa, says 46,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are yet to be…

Anti-street begging Law: Kano Hisbah arrests 98 beggars

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kano State Hisbah Board on Thursday said it had arrested 98 beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly contravening the…

Easter: NSCDC deploys 5,200 personnel in Nasarawa to provide security

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 5, 200 personnel…

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