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Sanni Onogu, Abuja Barring any last minute changes, immediate past Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, will on Tuesday represent his Bill on State Policing, The Nation learnt on Sunday. It could be […]
Damisi Ojo, Akure The Chairman, South West Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has re-emphasized that the concept of Amotekun security outfit was far from secession of the South West geo […]
Onyedi Ojiabor, Abuja Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has dubbed himself a miracle governor. “I christen myself a miracle governor,” he told reporters in Abuja. “I christen myself a miracle governor. At a point […]
Agency Reporter Arsenal have beaten Everton 3-2 at the Emirates stadium in the English Premier League. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice, with Eddie Nketiah scoring one goal, en route to the victory. The Gunners now […]
Collins Nweze The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday said customers can deposit dollars into their domiciliary accounts but are not allowed to transfer such funds to another party. In a statement, CBN […]
By Precious Igbonwelundu An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Lagos State Command, Ikeja, at the weekend died in his office while preparing for an operation. The ASP […]
Agency Reporter The Lagos State Government said it shut down 309 health facilities in 2019 for non-compliance to stipulated medical standards. Dr Abiola Idowu, Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), disclosed […]
Agency Reporter A female personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State, Insp. Basirat Olaonipekun, has died a day after writing her promotion examination. NSCDC spokesperson in Lagos, Kehinde […]
By Damisi Ojo,Akure. Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has declared he fears no gang-up against his second term bid. He was reacting to the pronouncement of Senator Ajayi Boroffice that the Unity Forum within […]
By: Yusuf Alli, Managing Editor, Northern Operation A Federal High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced four persons including a woman to 160 years imprisonment on a multiple-count charge of conspiracy and possession […]
By Precious Igbonwelundu The police in Lagos at the weekend arrested 17 persons for alleged cultism and gang related violence at Ikorodu and Ijora Badia areas of the state. The suspects from Ikorodu were […]
From Ahmed Rufa’i Dutse POLICE patrol vehicle and one commercial vehicle on high speed knocked and killed two school girls children at Malam Madori town, the headquarter of Malam Madori local government area in […]
By Tony Akowe, Abuja The House of Representatives has summoned four Ministers to appear before its Committee on Public Account to answer questions on why agencies under them should not be sanctioned for violating […]
Our Reporter The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has applauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on the use of the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking and the state’s skills development agency, […]
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Life Patron of Nigerian Textiles Manufacturers Association (NTMA), Senator Walid Jibrin has said that the partial closure of the nation’s land borders by the Federal government can ensure revival of […]
From Chris Njoku, Owerri The Federal House of Representatives lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Dr. Pascal Obi, weekend described the victory of Governor Hope Uzodinma at the 14th […]
By Osagie Otabor, Bénin The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Edo State has deepened following accusation by Governor Godwin Obaseki that his predecessor and National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole […]
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected plan by former Governor Ayodele Fayose and some elders in the party to pick a consensus candidate ahead of […]
Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun, has advised residents of Ogun State to remain calm and not resort to self – help in respect of the late Remo Stars Football Club Defender, Kazeem Tiamiyu, […]
By: Jide Orintunsin – Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said it has uncovered plan by the Bayelsa state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to swap […]
Agency Reporter Serie A leading scorer Ciro Immobile grabbed his 27th league goal of the season as irrepressible Lazio won 3-2 at Genoa on Sunday to stay on the tail of leaders Juventus. Lazio, […]
Agency Reporter Eddie Hearn, promoter for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, has already spoken to his boxer and he wants to face newly crowned WBC champion Tyson Fury next. Fury made […]
By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for this Wednesday (February 26) in the application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking among others, a review of its February 13, 2020 […]
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Kwara state police command has denied alleged discovery of kidnappers den in Ilorin, the state capital. The command condemned the report that has been trending in the social media in […]
From Kolade Adeyemi, Kano Kano State Government has reacted to the recent call by the former Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso for review of the Supreme Court’s verdict on Kano governorship election. The ex-governor, according […]
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna The Kaduna State Governorment said, it has nabbed a suspected fake Medical Doctor, Saidu Ahmed Ya’u, who has been in the employment of the state for 11 years. The State […]
Agency Reporter The Police Command in Ekiti state has arrested one Mr Olarewaju Oluwaseun, a driver plying Akure -Ilorin route over a false alarm alleging herdsman attack. ASP Abutu Sunday, the Command’s PPRO stated this […]
From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Group known as Oodua People’s Congress New Era has described as unfortunate statements credited to the leader of Arewa Youth Congress (AYC) over the chances of the Yoruba race in […]
From Onimisi Alao, Yola The 23 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army has confirmed that one soldier died while another was wounded as troops of 232 Battalion of the brigade engaged Boko Haram insurgents […]
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Government has raised the alarm over high rate of defilement of public secondary school students across the state by their teachers. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale […]
From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna The Federal Government has been alerted that many local rice factories will soon become moribund thereby subjecting the nation’s industrial drive to hardship. The Social Integrity Network, (SINET) in a […]
By Adebisi Onanuga Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit at Federal High Court, Abuja, to stop the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and other representatives from spending […]
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A couple has been arrested for allegedly buying a 10-year old girl in Onitsha, Anambra State. The victim, Favour Asuqwo suspected to have been stolen from Akwa Ibom since 2018 was […]
Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has carried out liquidation activities on a total of 425 institutions as at December 2019. The liquidation activities covered a total of […]
Agency Reporter The Ogun Police Command says the footballer that was killed on Saturday was knocked down by a hit-and -run driver and not by a policeman as widely reported. The state Police Public […]
From Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri A legal practitioner , Nelson Okedinachi, has asked a Federal High Court siting in Owerri, the Imo State Capital to declare the seats of the speaker and 19 other members […]
Elo Edremoda, Warri Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan and Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha, are among political elites at the thanksgiving mass of the Deputy Senate […]
From Augustine Okezie, Katsina Corps members of the NYSC Medical Team/Red Cross Community Development Service in Katsina state, on Sunday in Modaji village in Katsina Local Government Area, administered free medical services to 170 […]
By Sani Muhammad Sani, Gusau As troops burst drug counterfeiting ring, intercept 350 cartons of fake drugs, amongst others. Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji OPHD has killed 13 bandits, intercept large ammunitions cache of […]