The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 36-year old man for allegedly attempting to run away with his boss’ car after dropping her off at the market. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos....
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State government is prepared to take the lead in North Central Nigeria to domesticate the National Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This was disclosed by the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia through the Executive Secretary of the Benue...
MTN Nigeria on Saturday announced the construction of its West African largest data centre, a facility with a 1,500-rack and Tier 4 data centre within the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Tier 4 data centre is built to be completely fault-tolerant, has redundancy...
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for financial, administrative and political autonomy for local governments. The NULGE National President, Mr Ambali Olatunji, said in Lagos on Saturday that the autonomy was important for Nigeria to grow its gross domestic product more and curb insecurity....
One person was confirmed dead in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday morning. The fatal accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD). “Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa said on Saturday that plans were on to construct a brand new stadium in the state to help nurture talents who would represent the state and the country at international competitions. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this known in his speech at an event...
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has rescued two persons from a collapsed building in Abuja. The acting Director-General of the department, Mr Florence Wenegieme, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said that the incidents happened at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday....
A total of 103 Nigerians deported from the Republic of Turkiye back to Nigeria were received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other Stakeholders. The deportees who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday at 7pm through the pilgrims wing of the airport...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has extolled the humanitarian and altruistic virtues of the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed. Governor Zulum in a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, AbdulRahman Bundi, congratulated the UN Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) as...
The 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna said its operatives have arrested 47 suspected rail track vandals. The division’s acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Lt.- Col, Musa Yahaya, made the disclosure on Saturday in Kaduna. Yahaya said , “The arrest was made by the troops while on...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – A total of 2,659 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across Nigeria have been pre-qualified for the final phase of the NNPC Foundation Business Pitching Exercise. Billed to hold from July 2nd to 10th, 2024, the exercise is an integral part of...
Meaning of FGN Bond An FGN (Federal Government of Nigeria) Bond is a debt security issued by the Nigerian government to raise funds from the public. These bonds are considered low-risk investments as they are backed by the government’s credit. Investors purchase FGN Bonds with the expectation of...
President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he would consider dropping out of the race. Biden was speaking after a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow Democrats. “I know I’m not a...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Government in collaboration with UNICEF and partners emphasized the critical need for strengthened social protection system to address the pressing issues of poverty. This was contained in a communique jointly endorsed by UNICEF Representative, Ms. Cristian Munduate, Co-lead Social Protection Development...
University of Benin (UNIBEN) Students Shuttle Service Committee has increased transport fare on campus and other routes in Benin with effect from July 1. The committee said the decision was part of strategies to beat the high cost of operation as a result of the increase in pump...
The Police Command in Rivers is currently investigating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation that occurred near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, an official said. The spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday that one male suspect...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has said the state government is ready to meet all requirements for the establishment of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in the state. Governor Ododo gave the assurances on Friday when he hosted a delegation from...
Could the soil of Africa be developing an unstoppable malaise that will transform our continent from an innocent victim of climate change into its main driver? It seems the answer may be yes. For we might be sitting on a ticking carbon bomb. African soil is degrading ever faster,...
It has been widely acknowledged that the lack of a maintenance culture is a major factor in Nigeria’s underdevelopment. When the government spends scarce resources to build infrastructure such as roads and public buildings and then leaves them to rot over time, the developmental goals associated with such...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies of some states and geo-political zones in the Civil Service. The presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said...