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Insecurity : Procured equipment expected by February ending
The Federal Government has assured that the Armed Forces are ready more than ever to contain all cases of insurgency or banditry in any part of the country. To this end, it has announced that the Arm…
Trapped victim rescued from collapsed 3-storey building in Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Friday rescued a man trapped in an uncompleted-three-storey building. The agency said that the building was located at No.12, Alasepe St., off …
CJN, Tanko Mohammad acted presidential script, lost credibility – PDP alleges
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday alleged that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Tanko Mohammad was under instructions by the presidency to remove the party’s governors…
Onitsha tanker accident: FRSC gives new update
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command, on Friday said no casualty was recorded in the tanker that burnt at Upper Iweka in Onitsha. The state Sector Commander, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, told…
Bandits storm Niger village, kill traditional ruler, abduct 17 people
Villagers in Rumache, Kukoki ward of Shiroro local government area of Niger state were fast asleep when armed bandits struck in the early hours of Friday, January 17, killing their traditional ruler.…
Bandits killed 14 in Zamfara attack, not 28 as reported – Zamfara CP
The Zamfara State Police Command has debunked claims by residents of Babban Rafi community in Gummi Local Government area, that 28 persons were killed in the community by bandits as against the confi…
Prophet Alfa of Sotitobire Miracle Centre arrives court, Magistrate orders journalists out (Photos)
The founder of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, Prophet Babatunde Alfa was on Friday morning brought to the Oke-Eda court premises amidst heavy security.Prophet Alfa was in court alongside six of his churc…
FRSC cautions officials against taking bribe as it decorates 72 officers in Bauchi
The Federal Road Safety Corp has decorated 79 of its Officers to various ranks with a charge on them to put in more efforts towards reducing road crashes in the state.The Zonal Commanding Officer of …
Nigerian Govt States Position On "ECO'' currency
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria and majority of other African countries are not yet ready for the implementation of the ECOWAS Single Currency, “Eco,” in 2020.Onyeama, who…
FAAC : FG, States & L.G.As share N716.2bn for month of December
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N716.298 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of December 2019. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Budget a…
9 burnt to death, 3 others injured in Sagamu-Benin Expressway accident
No fewer than nine persons were on Thursday burnt to death in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Ijebu-Ife on the Sagamu – Benin Expressway. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander, Fed…
NiMet to release 2020 rainfall prediction by jan 21
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency on Thursday in Abuja, said that it would release 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) on Jan 21. NiMet’s Director General, Prof. Sani Mashi, made this known at t…
Amotekun : Fayemi make clarification, say new outfit was backed by secuirty agencies
Amid the criticisms that greeted the comment made by the attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, that the establishment of Operation Amotekun initiative is illega…
Buhari's govt reveals date 7.5% VAT increment would take effect
Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning has disclosed that the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from five per cent to 7.5 per cent will take effect fro…
INEC gives update on sokoto rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to collaborate with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies to ensure transparency in the conduct of rerun …
President Buhari unveils women centre, makes 2 promises to Nigerians
The year 2020 will probably be one of the best years in the history of Nigeria for the female gender as President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the ministry of women affairs in Abuja on Thursday, Jan…
Journalist found dead close to his office with cuts and bruises
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has confirmed the death of a journalist, Mr Maxwell Nashan, attacked by unknown assailants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nashan, a young report…
How NDDC awarded over N1trn contracts in 7 months
The sacked acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and his team have reportedly awarded emergency contracts worth over one trillion naira in just seven months of 201…
Middle belt citizens want security outfit like Amotekun despite Malami's statement
Nigerians from the middle belt have reportedly indicated readiness to create a regional security outfit, similar to Operation Amotekun created by southwest governors. According to reports, the people…
Governors hijacking LG funds would face trial - Presidency
The Presidency yesterday said governors hijacking funds meant for their local government would face trial immediately after leaving office. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delt…