The Nigeria Immigrationaaad Service (NIS) has ordered investigation into an alleged assault of a journalist, Seun Falomo and personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYSRTMA) by some immigration officers. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap gave the order in a statement by the Service Public...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Network of Civil Society Organizations, Borno State (NECSOB), a coalition of both National and Indigenous organizations working to promote the wellbeing of people in the state has called on the federal government, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Transmission Companies of Nigeria...
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has charged Muslims to embrace the Eid with open hearts and renewed spirits. This is contained in his Eid-el Fitr message signed by Mr Ahmad Dan-wudil, his Personal Assistant on media, and made available to the News Agency of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sent her good wishes to the Muslim Ummah on the completion of the Ramadan fasting. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Israel Arogbonlo, the Chief Press Secretary to Senator Natasha...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress [APC] in Imo State, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has felicitated Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the succesful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitri. Araraume, in a statement, said that the occasion marked a significant period of hope renewal...
Benue State Government on Tuesday conducted a mass burial for 17 victims of Mbaikyor, Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA)) allegedly killed by armed herders in the state. Speaking during the burial of the victims of the Anti-Open Grazing Law in Mbaikyor” in Mbalom, Gwer- East, the state...
1996 Olympic gold medalist, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said that although he would love to coach the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, he was not desperate for the job. Amuneke, a former Super Eagles player, said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday. The former Nigeria U-17...
Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Falcons beat Bayana Bayana of South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in the two-legged encounter to seal qualification for the first time in 16 years. The nine-time African champions defeated their South African rivals 1-0 in the first leg...
The Police Command in Benue says a group of hoodlums on Monday set ablaze the Gboko residence of former Benue State Governor, late Aper Aku. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Sewuese Anene, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),...
The Police Command in Imo on Tuesday, said it had arrested a suspected terrorist, who has been on its wanted list for long. The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, said the suspect, Chidebere Nwuzor, 38, is a notorious member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed group...
Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in a Champions League quarter-final clash under the Bernabeu stadium roof on Tuesday. The result left the tie between the last two holders of the trophy wide open for the second leg. Federico Valverde salvaged a draw...
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested a woman who specialises in abducting and selling children and rescued no fewer than six of the children. The woman, Ngozi Blessing Abia, also known as Mercy Francis, has carried out her nefarious activities in Lagos, Ebonyi, Anambra and Edo. Investigation...
Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane returned to north London to score his customary goal against Arsenal, as the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie ended 2-2 on Tuesday. The former Tottenham Hotspur player, so often Arsenal’s nemesis in north London derbies, stroked home a penalty in...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – A couple in Lagos State has been arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, for allegedly producing and distributing various adulterated alcoholic beverages. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO) SP Umma Ayuba, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday...
The Police Command in Imo State has launched investigation into the murder of another legal practitioner, Mr Garricks Anyanwu, who was killed by assailants a week ago. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the state, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The 2033 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian leaders to show more compassion to the people. Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, said this in his Eid-el-fitr message signed by his Media Office in Abuja...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has announced his administration’s commitment to convert all boreholes within Maiduguri and environs to solar-powered ones for steady water supply. Governor Zulum made this known in a broadcast to residents over the problem of water scarcity in the city caused by lack of...
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused. According to the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, Nthe strange illness was reported to the agency on March 21,...
No fewer than than 200 shops were on Monday night razed by fire at Ikom main market in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River. Mr Chika Anya, Chairman of the Lagos line of the market, said the intensity of the inferno was such that nothing could be...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS), has pledged to sustain collaboration with all security agencies and stakeholders to ensure hitch free Eid-El-Fitr celebrations. DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, said this on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement. He congratulated Muslims on the peaceful completion...