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UNICEF laments 15% school dropout rate in southwest

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“In terms of access, we are working with community structures, religious leaders, and others to address social norms that keep…

I’ve never collected bribes from any contractor – Shekarau

Paul Dada

2 years ago

MSSN was established in 1954 to bring Muslims in a closer union, inculcate in them the true Islamic spirit of…

Ulama Forum in Nigeria proffers solutions to violent protest

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"Exercise patience and await the next elections to vote out non-performing and or corrupt representatives, leaders and political parties."

Police foil kidnap attempts in Katsina

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He called on residents to keep providing the command and other security agencies with crucial and timely information on criminal…

UNICEF, Kano govt committed to tackle anaemia in pregnancy

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Everything starts from that woman getting pregnant! Is she malnourished? Is she actually prepared for the pregnancy? Pregnant women ought…

WHO declares Mpox outbreak in Africa international public health emergency

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In July 2022, the multi-country outbreak of mpox was declared a PHEIC as it spread rapidly via sexual contact across…

We won’t abandon displaced persons – Shettima

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Vice President gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the United Nations High Commission for…

Tinubu appoints new permanent secretaries for FCTA

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Ogunleye said that the appointments were necessitated by the imminent retirement from the service of two Permanent Secretaries and the…

Hoodlums stole documents on corruption charges against Ganduje, family – Yusuf

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, the governor made the disclosure when he paid an on-the- spot assessment visit to Kano State High…

Press Week: Rivers govt pledges robust media relations

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

On her part, Chairman of the occasion, Dame Ibim Semenitari said the theme of the press week:" Media and Sustenance…

NSITF boss, Faleye seeks Lagos’ support in fostering employer, employees relationship

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

“We have been doing it robustly since 2012 and we want to continue doing it. We know Lagos State can…

Lagos distributes 20,000 bags of food items to religious bodies as palliatives

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ogunsanya disclosed that 20,000 bags of Onje Eko was being distributed, with 10,000 bags for the Muslim bodies and 10,000…

I criticized Tinubu in good faith, Bauchi Gov opens up

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“We have scarce resources to manage and that is why I said we must use the little resources that we…

Tribunal sacks PDP House of Rep member Simon Atigwe

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Agbo who had earlier won the February 25th, 2023 election but was sacked by the appellate court proceeded to the…

31 years after: Murtala Muhammed’s family secures National Assembly’s approval for Victims’ Rights Bill

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Zakari was tragically shot on August 13, 1993, and died the next, August 14, 1993 (today). Despite the identification of…

Female sales manager allegedly carts away N8m, lands in prison

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Efe, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges and the Magistrate, Mr Aka Bashorun granted her N1m bail with two…

18 die, many injured in Ogun road accidents

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

She attributed the accidents to speeding, wrongful overtaking, and the lack of adequate rest leading to fatigue, among other factors.

FG set to recruit 3,500 teaching staff in unity colleges

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“I assure you that the Ministry is collaborating with the Office of the Head of Service, the Federal Civil Service…

How Emmanuel Okonkwo allegedly stole N212.7m from Stanbic IBTC

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Igbinosa told the Court that the defendant fraudulently withdrew the N212,772,708 from his employer's account and transferred it into the…

How fuel subsidy removal helped govt function – Senator Eze

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone at the Upper Chamber, Senator Kenneth Eze, has said the removal of fuel…

‘I take N21m home monthly’, Kano Senator busts lid on package of lawmakers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While blowing the lead on Nigerian lawmakers' humongous pay, Kawu said though his salary is less than N1 million monthly,…

APC stakeholders write Tinubu, seek removal of Kyari, others

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Some stakeholders within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Tinubu Legacy Coalition (TLC), have called…

Police nab suspected vandals with stolen tower cables

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The items were stolen from the Damboa/Maiduguri 132kV transmission line, which is still under reconstruction due to a previous vandals…

Sales Manager Ademoye lands in prison for allegedly stealing employer’s N18.2m

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Erinle adjourned the case till 23 August 2024 for mention and ordered through detention warrant that the defendant be detained…

Jos tailor bags 18 years for stealing from church

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The prosecutor said that the convict broke into the church with the help of his friend now at large and…

Fake Lagos prophetess, accomplice allegedly dupe housewife of N8m

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Police prosecuting Counsel, ASP Francis Igbinosa informed the Court in the charge Marked M/23/2024 that the defendants committed the offence…

Reps quiz WAEC boss over N6bn deficit, N5bn for calculators

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Commitee, led by Rep. Oforji Oboku made the demand from Dangut during an investigative hearing in Abuja on Tuesday.…

33rd Anniversary : Obaseki to launch masterplan for Edo, honour stakeholders

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke As part of activities marking the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Edo, the state government said…

Remains of 2 drowned men recovered from pond in Jigawa

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Tijjani said the deceased, identified as Abubakar Alhaji, 20 and Abubakar Abdullahi, 25, drowned while crossing the pond on their…

‘Devastating, avoidable,’ FRSC boss reacts to 28 deaths in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The FRSC Corps Marshall noted that the Ibadan crash occurred at 09:20am and involved four vehicles, resulting in 16 deaths…

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