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Senate takes major action against alleged sale of NPA appointment letters for N3m
The Nigerian Senate on Monday, February 24, said it would soon launch an investigation into the alleged sale of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) employment letters by the Federal Character Commission (F…
Security in Nigeria remains the biggest challenge - Aisha Buhari
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday called for synergy among all security agencies, to re-strategize and re-examine the security structure with a view to stem the rising cases of terrorism…
Midnight fire razes four shops, destroys property worth N2m in Osun
The Osun State Fire Service, on Monday confirmed a midnight fire outbreak at the Odo-Ogbe, Ile-Ife New Market razing four shops and property worth N2 million. Mr Adeyinmi Adeleye, Senior Fire Superin…
Osun State Governor To Reverse Aregbeshola's controversial education policies
Osun state governor, Gboyega Oyetola has concluded plans to reverse controversial education policies such as the single school uniform and merger of basic and high schools initiated by his predecesso…
Police recommend SARS operative's dismissal over Sagamu footballer's killing
The Ogun State Police Command has recommended that the operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad allegedly involved in the killing of the Assistant Captain of Remo Stars Football Club, Tiamiyu Kaze…
House of Reps uncovers govt agency paying workers salary 14 years after close down
Some workers of the Nigeria Mining Corporation are allegedly being paid salaries, 14 years after the agency was closed down. The development was uncovered by the House of Representatives's committee …
CBN bars banks from sacking more than 5 staff without approval
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given a stern warning to all banks to seek its approval before sacking more than five staff. The bank gave the warning in a communique released through the Ban…
We are weighing options against Sanusi - Kano anti-corruption agaency
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission says it is Weighing options against Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi.Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Kano, last F…
Gov Abiodun accuses Sagamu youths of attempts to loot banks, attack DPO
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has accused some youths of Sagamu area of the state of attempts to loot banks and the local government secretariat under the guise of protesting the death of the R…
Insecurity : No going back on Amotekun - Lagos Assembly
The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that the new security outfit, Operation Amotekun, has come to stay in the state and the South West.The lawmaker stated this o…
How I will aggressively crush Boko Haram once and for all - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians would in the coming weeks witness an aggressive campaign to rout Boko Haram once and for all. The Nigerian president made the statement on Sunday, F…
Deep Sea Port : Host Communities Will Be Carried Along - A/Ibom Govt
Host communities to the ongoing Ibom deep seaport project have been assured of Akwa Ibom state government’s decision to include them in all stages of the project and when it commences.Commissioner fo…
Eyewitnesses Recount How Boko Haram Terrorists Hunt For Christains, Military And Other Security Personnels in Yobe
A report by The Guardian has revealed how military, police and government personnel, were hunted by Boko Haram terrorists over the weekend after they ambushed commuters along the Damaturu/Gashua road…
Umahi sacks 2 aides over alleged murder, directs police to arrest them for prosecution
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has sacked two of his aides allegedly involved in a murder during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship primaries on Feb.21. The governor also directed the poli…
No kidnappers den in Ilorin - Police
The Kwara State Police Command has denied the speculations of a kidnappers den discovered at Oko-Erin Community in Ilorin. The Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Ajayi Okasanmi, in a statemen…
Reps committee summons NIMASA to explain unaudited accounts
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has summoned the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to appear before it on Feb. 25, to give reason…
Ogun govt vows to investigate killing of Remo Stars player by SARS officer
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said the state government will investigate the alleged killing of Remo Stars Football Club assistant captain, Kazeem Tiyamiyu, aka Kaka.Describing his death as…
Police search for parents of rescued 10-year old girl in Anambra
The Anambra Police Command has commenced search for the biological parents of a 10 year-old girl, who was abducted, allegedly sold for N800,000 but rescued from her foster parents.In a statement made…
Gowon leads rally against killings, Boko Haram attacks in North East
Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), former Nigeria Head of States and National Chairman of ‘Nigeria Prays’, on Sunday, led a prayer rally against killings, Boko Haram attacks in North East region and Nigeria at…
Magu didn't say corruption caused CoronaVirus - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says a section of the media has been trying to twist comment by acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, at the Passing Out Parade of its Detective Inspector…