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ASUU give details of 8-hour meeting with govt officials
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it has reached concrete proposals with the Nigerian government on the ongoing strike. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU President said this in Abuja while add…
Nigeria bans travel from 13 countries over coronavirus
The Federal Government has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the spread of the Coronavirus. The Government of Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from China, Italy, Ira…
Three suspected bank robbers arrested in Cross River
Three suspected bank robbers have been arrested in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The suspects: Peter Nwabueze, age 42. Ifeanyin Ebama, 29 years and Izuma Okechukwu, 45 years were arrested after…
Coronavirus : Kevin Durant, three other Brooklyn Nets players test positive
Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets players, who have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Nets confirmed on Tuesday, that out of the four, only one of them was exhibiting symptoms. “Everyo…
NAF airstrikes destroy bandit hideouts, kills scores in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says that it has conducted airstrikes targeting and destroying an operational base run by bandits at Walawa, Yadi and Kuduru Hills areas of Kaduna State.NAF Director of P…
Late Emiola Adesina’s Daughters Kidnapped, N100 Million Ransom Demanded
FOLLOWING the kidnap of two daughters of Chief Emiola Adesina, Director of Sports in the Old Western Region and proprietor of Subuola Nursery and Primary School in Ibadan on Monday, several armed pol…
Indian contractor working for Dangote tests negative for coronavirus in Lagos
The Indian had displayed COVID-19 symptoms before he was admitted, but he has now tested negative. An Indian contractor who showed symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) has tested negative, according to…
Pantami tasks technology regulators
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged regulatory institutions in the technology sector to be alive to their responsibilities given the upsurge in new …
Fire destroys market, LGA office in Kwara, Zamfara
No fewer than 23 shops were razed down and goods worth millions of naira damaged in an early morning inferno that reportedly wreaked havoc yesterday at Owode Market, Offa, Kwara State.A w…
CBN introduces measures to check effect of coronavirus on the economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the moratorium on all its intervention funds. The new measure will cover interest rates reduction, creation of a N50 billion targeted credit facility and cred…
Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition –Medical Director
Five–year-old David Nnamdi, victim of the Abule-Ado explosion, is in a stable condition at the Alimosho General Hospital. The Medical Director, Dr. Madewa Adebajo, said Nnamdi was brought to th…
22 Years Old Lady CommitS Suicide Due To Her Poor Jamb Result
A young lady has reportedly committed suicide due to her poor jamb result. According to reports, Zainab's aunt was to give birth yesterday so she went to the hospital to give her food. On her way goi…
Reps move to transfer more exclusive power to states
The House of Representatives, yesterday, passed for second reading a bill seeking to devolve some items in the exclusive list to states. The bill sponsored by the Chief Whip, Mohammed Mon…
Coronavirus: FG warns Nigerians against travelling to US, UK, bans public officials from foreign trips
The federal government has warned Nigerians against visiting high-risk countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stated this on T…
NYSC orientation camp suspended indefinitely over coronavirus
The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has suspended the 2020 Batch A orientation camp. The camp, which opened on Tuesday, has been shut after Nigeria confirmed its third case of C…
Supreme Court Reserves Ruling On Apc’s Request For Review Of Zamfara Judgment
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its ruling on the All Progressives Congress’ application for the review of its judgment which nullified the party’s victories in the general elections held in 20…
We don't want to be slapped - Kate Henshaw rejects senator Elisha Abbo as Nollywood patron
Nollywood Actress, Kate Henshaw has called out the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Emeka Rollas for appointing Senator Elisha Abbo as patron of the association.The Adamawa lawmaker who…
Court remands woman in prison over alleged defilement of 2 year old girl in Edo
Edo State Chief Magistrate’s Court in charge of Juvenile and Family Matters, has remanded a 43-old Nanny, Esther Ehikioya, in prison over alleged defilement of a two-year-old girl.The suspect, …
Lagos Explosion : No student of Bethlehem girls college died
The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has clarified that no student of Bethlehem Girls College died in the explosion that rocked the Abule-Ado area of FESTAC in Amuwo Odofin local government area of Lago…
NSCDC arrests 15 persons with 1,324 pre-registered SIM cards
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested fifteen persons for selling pre-registered SIM Card in Jigawa State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC. Adamu Shehu confirm…