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Kano launches campaign for zero out-of-school children

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Kano Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Haruna Umar Doguwa, said the state government has provided all facilities needed to ensure that…

Niger govt fumes over viral debate video of pupil wishing politicians dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The pupil in the video that is being widely shared on social media condemned election rigging and forcing people to…

Tinubu’s aide announces committee for eradication of vices in tertiary institutions

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to him, the formation of the special committee became necessary to tackle social vices such as drug abuse, cultism,…

Two cops, paramedic shot dead in Minnesota horrific shooting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The name of the deceased are officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, and firefighter/paramedic, Adam Finseth, 40.

EFCC arrests banker, POS agent for currency racketeering

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement issued by the EFCC's spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested in the early hours of Friday,…

Police confirm murder of Plateau APC spokesman

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He quoted the Commissioner of Police as condoling the family of the deceased while assuring residents of the command’s readiness…

Two Chinese nationals Chao, Jiang busted for illegal mining in Kwara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the EFCC, the suspects who operate as a cartel allegedly specialise in illegal mining of minerals such as…

Ibadan businesswoman Oluwabiyi accused of issuing N13m dud cheque arraigned

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oluwabiyi was arraigned on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 alongside her company, Just Series Nigeria Limited on a one-count charge bordering…

Economic hardship: Tinubu won’t resign, says Information Minister

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“To the PDP governors, let us reiterate: This is not the time for distraction. It is time instead for the…

Our exclusion from FG’s N630bn intervention fund unacceptable – NAAT

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Nwokoma said the union found it difficult to reconcile the action of the federal government to pay only members of…

VP urges media to combat fake news, uphold ethics

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“While progress may seem slow at times, the vision for a better tomorrow remains resolute. We shall soon navigate successfully…

Attack on journalists: Edo NUJ gives APC seven-day ultimatum to apologise

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Alenkhe urged other political parties yet to conduct their primaries to ensure adequate security at the various locations, even as…

Jigawa: Governor Namadi plans upgrading landing strip to international cargo airport

Paul Dada

2 years ago

" We have a lot of investors who will come and invest in terms of cold rooms, in terms of…

State police, critical to addressing insecurity – CSO

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the presence of the military in every state, providing internal security necessitated the call for the establishment of…

Bird flu hits Kebbi

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said the authorities were saddled with the task of preventing the disease from spreading beyond the affected facility.

Foundation distributes 300 free artificial limbs to amputees in Anambra

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Our Foundation will commence measurements for amputees in Anambra state on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and 21 at the Disability Rights…

Ogun pulls down shanties at Akute

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He warned the displaced traders not to go back to the recovered spaces as Environmental Marshals had been charged to…

Governorship primaries: Edo APC disowns Uzodimma, insists Okpebholo won

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Felix Morka, the ruling party's National Publicity Secretary, had also in a statement in Abuja Saturday night, insisted that the…

Kidnappers use poisonous snakes to terrorise us – Victims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Investigation revealed that the worst snake-infested forests are in Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, and Kala-Balge, near Lake Chad, in…

Shallipopi, Davido’s aide Israel DMW escaped death in car accident

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Shallipopi had held a concert in Abuja on Saturday night. The 23-year-old delivered spectacular performances, as fans cheered him all…

2Baba, most wanted cult kingpin feared dead after massive raid at hideout

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

However, sources close to the Police Command confirmed that there was a massive raid at the 2Baba hideout between 2.00pm…

NDLEA intercepts large consignment of “Loud” concealed in loudspeakers

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

At least, three suspects: a freight agent Akeem Afeez; logistics company manager Babalola Ayodeji Gboyega and the receiver of the…

SERAP gives NNPCL seven days to account for ‘missing $2.04bn, N164bn’

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

SERAP said, “Without the full recovery and remittance of the missing USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion oil revenues, the dire…

JAMB to bar students from direct entry admissions

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Institutions awarding A’ Level qualifications, degrees, and diplomas had been requested, through the central admissions processing system to verify the…

Toxicology ward to address mental issues created in Kaduna hospital

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"These units are responsible for the provision of drugs related information and creating awareness on the presence of dangerous and…

Notorious thief Michael Odu jailed for stealing N1.5m side mirrors from 10 cars in Lagos

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Magistrate Omoyele sentenced the convict to four years and six years imprisonment with hard labour without an option of fine.

Community petitions Ikeja Electric over landlord’s refusal to pay bills for 5 years

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The group, represented by Pastor Amos Moyo Fabiyi, alleged that Oladipupo was fond of bribing staff of Ijegun undertaking not…

Lagos Island businessman sent to prison over attempt to kill woman

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The defendant was charged before the Tinubu Magistrate Court on a two-count charge bordering on an attempt to kill and…

Part of Third Mainland Bridge shut by FG

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movements in…

Sahad Stores: FG must focus on saving Nigeria than engaging in rascality – Peter Obi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The former Labour Party's presidential candidate added that "the government should rather focus on saving the nation from further collapse…

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