By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Lagos State Police Command says it operatives attached to Iba Division have arrested three teenagers for allegedly engaging in cult activities. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle @benHundeyin on Saturday. Hundeyin, who did...
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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has warned its members to desist from night and reckless driving and loading of petroleum products at illegal points. Mr Abdulsalam Mohammed, the Kaduna Zonal Chairman, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG, gave the warning at the union’s...
The Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, has called on the federal government to adequately fund tertiary education in Nigeria. Rasheed made the demand at the 2023 National Reunion Conference of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA), at the Obafemi Awolowo University, on Saturday, in...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Imo, Mr Nduka Anyanwu, has called for the zoning of the party’s national chairmanship position to Imo. Anyanwu, the Party’s House of Assembly candidate for Ahiazu state constituency of Imo in the 2023 General Elections, made the call in...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has intercepted an illegal Crude Oil Barge and arrested six suspected crude thieves in Warri, Delta State. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security contractor, engaged bythe NNPC Ltd. made the arrests. Speaking, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, Executive Director,...
Dr Joshua Bolarinwa, an International Relations expert and Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) says the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu’s trip to Europe is a sign of strong preparation for governance. Bolarinwa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, that Tinubu was...
The President, National Patriotic Elders’ Forum of Nigeria, Dr Bature AbdulAziz has dismissed those calling for the suspension of swearing-in of the President-elect Sen. Ahmed Tinubu, as ignorant of the law. AbdulAziz told journalists in Kano on Saturday that the renewed calls for the suspension of swearing-in of the...
Fans have continued to express sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, who reportedly passed on after a prolonged illness. The 57-year-old Imo born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed ailment. Fans and families have continued...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Francis and Italy’s prime minister on Saturday as part of a diplomatic tour also involving Germany, as Berlin unveiled a huge new weapons package ahead of an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive. “An important visit for (the) approaching victory of Ukraine!” Zelensky tweeted as he...
Anthony Martial put Manchester United’s bid for a top-four finish back on track as the French forward ended his goal drought in Saturday’s crucial 2-0 victory against Wolves. Martial had gone eight games without scoring before he netted in the first half at Old Trafford. United’s first win in...
The Federal Government has so far evacuated 2,371 Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan. Dr Onimode Bandele, Director of Special Duties, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gave the figure in Abuja on Saturday when 125 stranded Nigerians arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has sought partnership with Ethiopian Airlines Corporation, towards a successful conduct of its 2023 Annual General Conference. The President of NBA, Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) who visited Ethiopian Airlines in Abuja on Saturday, said that the choice of the air carrier was in recognition...
The Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has conferred an honorary doctorate degree to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad, and three others. The three others are Alhaji Muhammad Indimi, a philanthropist; former Gov. Boni Haruna of Adamawa, and Alhaji Dahiru Bobbo, a technocrat. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Tukur,...
The Management of the NNPC E&P Ltd., on Saturday held its 2023 annual scholarship Screening examination for over 329 students from its host communities in Delta, Edo, Rivers and Imo States. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the scholarship screening exercise was conducted simultaneously in Warri, Egbema...
Whiteplains British School (WBS), has commended the Federal Government for ordering investigation into allegations of forgery and criminal breach of trust by First Bank, for forging a tripartite legal mortgage agreement. The school alleged that some managing directors of First Bank, as well as three others, entered into the...
The Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the Police, have arrested one Chinyere Ifesinachi, for allegedly causing harm to her five-year-old house help, in Nnewi area of the state. The State’s Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, told journalists in Awka on Saturday, that the 25-year-old...
Something happened in the last week of April 2023 when the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) and Lagos State Building Control Agency went to Ajao Estate to demolish houses. Approximately 13 houses were affected, and I want to educate you on what you should do to avoid falling victim to...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A senior advocate of Nigeria, Murtala Abdul-Rasheed has condemned the venue of the Cross River State Election Petition Tribunal venue over what he called deteriorating state of the High Court. He described the Tribunal venue as very shameful and disturbing. The state High Court...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa, the leading advocate for disability inclusion in Nigeria, has officially announced significant rebranding effort to better reflect its mission, vision, and core values as well as the new addition to board of trustees for gender balance. The new identity...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a significant part of building a great nation is both in the words and actions of all citizens motivated by patriotism and the collective efforts of citizens and leaders alike. Prof. Osinbajo, stated this on Friday at the formal...