Owning property is often considered a significant investment, providing stability and security for individuals and families. In Lagos, Nigeria, obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is an important step in establishing legal ownership and protecting one’s property rights. However, despite having this document, there are various...
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Edo State is gearing up for what will undoubtedly be one of the most entertaining contests yet for the state’s governorship seat in its almost 33-year history. This is neither because previous contests have had less colourful or impressive characters nor a fact that they have been inspired...
A former Defence Minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), on Friday appealed to Nigerians to stop killing each other and allow the country to make progress. Danjuma made the appeal at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Nwonyo International Fishing and Cultural Festival at Ibi, in Taraba. The retired...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Gunmen have carried out brutal attacks on communities in the Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 12 lives. At the time of the report, the State Police Command and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH)...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,...
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the installation of e-gates at the five international airports in the country will enhance national security. He also said it would ensure seamless processing of passengers coming into and going out of the country. The minister made the remarks on Friday...
A Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned a a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS) until April 23 for adoption of processes. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the...
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average price of 5kg cooking gas increased from N6,154.50 recorded in February 2024 to N6,591.62 in March 2024. This is contained in the Bureau’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’ for March 2024 released on Friday in Abuja. The report said the...
Mysterious illness surfaced in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to launch continuous investigation. The NCDC , via its official website confirmed its active involvement in analysing samples from affected individuals to determine the cause of the unusual health...
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has expressed appreciation to the Defence Headquarters on the release of Chief Clement Ikolo, detained traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta,. The lawmaker, representing Delta South Senatorial District expressed appreciation to the military authority in a statement he made...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has commenced fact-finding engagements with traders associations and marketers to determine factors responsible for the continuous hike in food prices. The Director Surveillance and Investigations of the Commission, Ms Boladale Adeyinka, said on Friday at Masaka Village market, Karu Local...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is projected to rise from 3.4 per cent in 2023 to 3.8 per cent in 2024. Abebe Selassie, Director, African Department, IMF, said this at a news briefing on the IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook for SSA...
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has said the move by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasaya Movement to hijack the party structure is a betrayal of trust. Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Friday, Aniebonam said he gave Kwankwaso...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated 25 million dollars in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. ECOWAS Commissioner, Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sarr, disclosed this during a news conference at the commission’s headquarters, on Friday...
The spokesperson for Mr Peter Obi, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has debunked allegations that the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is indulging in religious politics. Tanko said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Onitsha, Anambra. According to Tanko, “the Peter Obi...
The Nigerian Army on Friday, released the King of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who had been in detention following the killing of 17 personnel in Okuama community in Delta on March 14. The traditional had surrendered himself after he was declared wanted alongside seven...
Parents of candidates who registered for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) have complied with an order restricting them from coming close to any Computer-Based Centre (CBT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had directed all CBT centre...
The Group of Seven (G7) has strongly condemned Iran for its attacks on Israel but also called on both parties to de-escalate amid reports of Israeli retaliation. A meeting of foreign ministers from the group of industrialised democracies has been under way on the Italian island of Capri...
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Friday upheld Mr Kolade Alabi-led leadership of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, dismissed the suit, seeking a declaration that Alabi was not qualified to be national president of ALGON. Justice Ekwo, who...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – In accordance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR Renewed Hope Agenda, Her Excellency, the First Lady of Nigeria Senator (Dr) Oluremi Tinubu CON has launched the second 76meter High Endurance (HE) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) built for the Nigerian Navy (NN) in DEARSAN...