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NCAA to sanction Turkish Airlines

NCAA to sanction Turkish Airlines

According to him, the agency would not hesitate to roll out stiff penalties and sanctions to Turkish Airlines as Nigerian…
Lagos to establish essential medicine agency for distribution of essential drugs

Lagos to establish essential medicine agency for distribution of essential drugs

Abayomi highlighted several benefits of the Essential Medicines Agency, including robust regulation of medicine flow, improved access to quality drugs,…
Court grants Abba Kyari N50m two weeks bail

Court grants Abba Kyari N50 million two weeks bail

Justice Emeka Nwite ordered Kyari to deposit the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum.
Adedayo urges Nigerians to give President time to salvage nation

Tinubu makes top fresh appointments for two Federal Agencies

He said the President has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…
Tinubu

Tinubu jets out to Chad Thursday for inauguration of President Deby

The inauguration of President Déby follows his declaration as the winner of the country's presidential election earlier this month and…
Police

Parents arrested after 3-year-old dies of starvation

Police in the western Austrian state of Tyrol said on Wednesday that emergency services were informed of the child’s death…
Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP) says his visit to National Secretariat of the party was not an endorsement of Julius Abure led NWC

My visit to LP’s office not to endorse Abure – Peter Obi

Obi said his visit to the secretariat was part of his ongoing reconciliatory efforts aimed at bringing every contending interests…
In 1xBet's Royal 1xClub tournament, winner can get up to €30,000!

In 1xBet’s Royal 1xClub tournament, winner can get up to €30,000!

The prizes don't require wagering and will be credited in cash to the winning players' accounts within 72 hours after…
GEno

Education in Akwa Ibom: The hardworking Prefect’s touch

To ensure Akwa Ibom Children compete favourably with their counterparts all over the world, the governor initiated a United Kingdom…
FRSC clarifies that it was sued by one Shebb Ugochukwu over violation of fundamental human rights and not a criminal trial for bribery.

Tinubu appoints new Corps Marshal/CEO for FRSC

Shehu takes over from Dauda Biu, who has attained the age of 60 and retired from service. Biu had been…
Oyo SEMA alerts people living in flood-prone communities in the state to vacate areas to avoid impending heavy rains and possible flooding

NEMA issues flood alert to Edo, Delta, Bayelsa states

The Head of NEMA Benin Operations Office, Dahiru Yusuf, gave the warning while speaking with journalists in Benin. The Benin…
Former Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, explains why it may take 20 years to rebuild Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP

Impeachment suit: Court allows Shaibu to join Edo Speaker, new deputy governor

Justice Omotoso while ruling on Wednesday in a motion on notice filed by Shaibu, dismissed objections raised by the Speaker…
NASRE Foundation supports journalists facing challenges

Foundation supports journalists facing challenges

Mrs. Esther Peter Thomas, wife of the late Peter Thomas, a renowned entertainment editor and publicist for the former Mo'Hits…
Lagos secures over 320 judgements in courts, approves 100 Plea Bargains

Lagos secures over 320 judgements in courts, approves 100 Plea Bargains

Lawal disclosed that Office of the Public Defender (OPD) secured 230 judgements in favour of the state, just as the…
Makinde

Oyo nurses’ strike indefinite – NANNM

“There are circulars and documents in support of all the agitations. The Governor of Oyo State is a passionate and…
Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu says not plan to stop students who are not up to 18 years old from writing WASSCE, NECO exams.

FG set to review basic education curriculum

“This review will involve key stakeholders, including educators, parents, and industry experts, to ensure a holistic approach to curriculum development."

Why Tinubu’s first anniversary ‘ll be low key — Information Minister

“This is in line with Tinubu’s administration to ensure efficient and judicious use of resources to deliver dividends of democracy…

IPMAN, stakeholders demand reopening of Koko jetty, Taurus depot

Taurus depot, a major Petroleum trucking outlet in the region was sealed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority,…
Number of female inmates increased to 4.82% in 2022 – NBS

Number of female inmates increased to 4.82% in 2022 – NBS

The NBS said that from 2020 to 2022, the percentage of females aged 26 to 35 trafficked was 87.86 per…
Africa and January

Odinkalu faults NJC over disciplinary measures against 3 judges

“You cannot tell me and you cannot tell any reasonable Nigerian that a judge who abuses their power for the…
Nigeria's Health Minister warns against excessive consumption of salt and sodium

What excessive salt consumption does to your health – Health minister

The minister said that not less than 10 per cent of cardiovascular disease deaths in Nigeria are attributed to excess…
Spain is set to announce its recognition of an independent Palestinian state following in the footsteps of Norway and Ireland

Spain to join Norway, Ireland in recognising Palestinian state

Before the announcement, some 143 out of 193 member-states of the United Nations recognised a Palestinian state. European countries have…
Reps Committee on Finance says it will conduct a probe into finances of National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF ) from 2018 till date.

Reps to conduct special probe into finances of NSITF

The Reps resolved to carry out the probe following the discrepancies in the submissions by NSITF before it at the…
Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara charges his eight new commissioners to keep culture of keeping accurate records of their dealings

What Rivers governor Fubara told his new 8 commissioners

The Governor said it was regrettable how some commissioners, who had left the administration, ignored the culture of proper documentation…
Federal Govt partners UTEL Ltd to connect Nigerians to foreign jobs in Kuwait, Gulf Cooperation Council and Scandinavian countries, others.

FG partners coy to provide quality employment for Nigerians

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said this at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Police confirm 9 dead, 6 houses razed in attacks on Plateau communities

The Police Command also indicated that one of the bandits who carried out the killing was arrested where he has…
Operatives of Gombe Command of EFCC arrest one Janty Emmanuel who was seen spraying naira notes while dancing at a club.

Gombe woman Janty Emmanuel arrested for spraying naira notes

She was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024, following intelligence that spotted her spraying the Naira notes at a social…
Police kill bandits who killed of its operatives in Ohoro forest, Ughelli, Delta State, recover guns stolen from them

Guns stolen from murdered policemen in Delta recovered, suspected killers killed

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Police said bandits and criminals who ambushed and gruesomely murdered some of its operatives and…
Nigerian Army speaks on closure of popular Banex Plaza located in Wuse 2, Abuja following assault of some soldiers at the facility

Why we shut down Abuja Banex Plaza – Army

There was an unrest at the Banex plaza on May 18 when some army personnel were attacked by yet to…
Fubara submits five Commissioner nominees to Rivers Assembly for screening

Oko-Jumbo-led 3-member Rivers Assembly confirms 8 commissioner designates

The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led three-member faction of Rivers House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed eight nominees for appointment as…