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Maiduguri Court jails Kyari for N99m fraud

Thereafter, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Kyari was arraigned before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri…
Economic hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn 'Feed the hungry initiative'

Economic hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn ‘Feed the hungry initiative’

The Governor further disclosed that the fund would be used to purchased food items and distributed to citizens across communities…
Acho Prince Nna, the Councilor of Ward 9 of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Obio-Akpor LG of Rivers resigns to support Gov. Siminalayi Fubara.

Rivers: Wike loses Ward Councilor to Fubara’s SIMplified Movement

In a letter of resignation which he signed, Achor Prince Nna said he dumped Wike's political group for Governor Fubara…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Nonye Soludo, donates cartons of multivitamin supplements to over 26,000 elderly people in the state

Mrs Soludo distributes multivitamin supplements to elderly people in Anambra

Also speaking, Dr Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, said that the councillors in the 326 wards in the…
Lagos conducts door-to-door campaign against gender-based violence

Lagos conducts door-to-door campaign against gender-based violence

She stressed that challenging harmful gender norms and attitudes is essential in creating a more equitable society where individuals are…
Lagos to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements

Lagos to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreements

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Osiyemi stressed that immediate corrective action is imperative to rectify Uber’s non-compliance with the…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

Hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn ‘Feed the hungry initiative’

Obaseki said the fund would be used to purchase food items for distribution to vulnerable citizens across communities in the…
An 80-year-old man, Isiyaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide by hanging self with a rope in Araromi Imota area of Lagos State.

80-year-old Isiyaka Ayinde hangs self in Lagos

The spokesperson for Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the suicide by the octogenarian on Friday.
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Nine men docked for killing 6 girls for rituals in Ogun

The Chief Magistrate, Mr D. O. Ilo, said the defendants should be remanded in Ibara Correctional Centre, pending advice from…
Animals have been woven into the fabric of traditional Nigerian society for centuries, playing vital roles in culture, religion, medicine

The Role of Animals in Traditional Nigerian Society

In Nigeria, the relationship between humans and animals extends far beyond simply sharing the environment. Animals have been woven into…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

Reps summon NAPTIP D-G over unlawful detention of Alliance Hospital CEO

Rep. Victor Ogene (LP-Abia), a member of the committee, commended the CEO of Alliance Hospital for bringing the matter before…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of part of Agege Motor Road

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday said the diversion would take place at Cappa…
Kaduna government says 25 suspects prosecuted over involvement in gender-based violence (GBV) in the state have been sentenced to death

Two to die by hanging for kidnapping in Taraba

Abdullahi and Adamu, according to the prosecution Mr Samson Gimba kidnapped the two persons at different times in 2019.
Africa and January

Killings may trigger scarcity of husbands in Southeast – Commission

The report stressed that consequences of insecurity had negated previous progress made on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Anambra as…
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for death penalty for kidnappers

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for death penalty for kidnappers

Tinubu described kidnappers as coward for majorly taking hold of women and children, saying they are inhumane and should be…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu orders security forces to immediately rescue kidnapped victims in Borno, Kaduna

Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by…
Troops dismantle vast Supreme Headquarters of POB/ESN in the Mother Valley that spans Orsu and Ihiala LGAs of Imo and Anambra States

Troops dismantle IPOB/ ESN’s Mother Valley Supreme Headquarters

"The joint troops also destroyed about 50 tents in the Valley housing the Supreme Headquarters, IPOB/ESN command and control center,…

MC Oluomo’s aide dies in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

Benson until his death was the chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) Zone H.
Why we engage adolescents in HPV campaign – UNICEF

UNICEF laments frequency of abductions in Nigerian schools

“Every child deserves to grow up in an environment of peace, away from the looming shadows of threats and insecurity.…
Mixed reactions trail court judgment barring NBC from imposing fines

Fines on broadcast stations: NBC moves to Appeal Court

Justice Omotosho  had in his verdict held that NBC  was neither a court nor a judicial tribunal to make pronouncements…

Lagos seeks support of Port Health Service for Hajj

The Board Secretary was accompanied on the visit by Miss Adejoke Raheem, Director, Admin. & Human Resource; Mr. Shamisdeen Akanni,…
Umar Bago

Niger Governor Bago calls for stricter control of social media

He said: “As the fourth estate of the realm, journalists should carry out their duties as watchdogs of the society…

We’ll get all abducted Kaduna students back safely – Gov. Sani

“I will make a strong case to the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff for the establishment…
SSAP-SDGs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, calls for increased investment in initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting gender inclusion

IWD24: Orelope-Adefulire calls for enhanced commitment to women’s empowerment

Orelope-Adefulire made this assertion in a statement released by her Special Assistant on media, Desmond Utomwen, in observance of the…

Alleged N4bn Fraud: EFCC accuses Obiano of using delay tactics

Justice Ekwo frowned at the slow progress of the case and fixed March 13, 2024 for the final hearing of…

Go after coup mongers, FG orders intelligence agency

“The minister warns against the dangerous allure of coups. He said those calling for coup do not love Nigeria. Under…

NEDC to introduce e-vehicles in the North East

He said: ”Some of the items we earmarked for distribution include Spaghetti, vegetable oil, Sugar, branded mats and blankets, male…
President Tinubu meets members of Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) says his administration would leverage on research

Tinubu meets members of Nigerian Academy of Science: What he told them

In her remarks, the President of the NAS, Prof. Ekanem Braide, called for the establishment of a national research fund…
SGF Akume says North Central's mineral deposits, agricultural base give it strategic advantage in driving national economic diversification

Tinubu inaugurates implementation committee on Oronsaye report

By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to implement the approved recommendations of the Oronsaye report…
Kaduna governor, Uba Sani vows all pupils abducted by bandits in Kuriga, Chikun LG of the state will be returned safely to their parents.

Gov. Sani: We’ll get all abducted pupils back safely

By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna governor, Uba Sani, said on Thursday that that he had received assurances of support from President…