) The ljumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils have announced the closure of two Zango Cattle Markets in their respective areas, following incessant security threats. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the markets are situated at Iyara in Ijumu and Odolu in Kabba. It was learnt that...
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By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of bursary awards to indigene students of the state studying Law, Medicine, and Aviation. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan Olanrewaju said the bursary...
The police command in Lagos State has detained two suspects ages 27 and 32 for alleged armed robbery. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. He said that the suspects were apprehended on Friday at 4:00 a.m. at Sangotedo, Lekki-Epe Expressway....
Police command in Lagos has detained a 25-year-old woman for allegedly conspiring with her brother and another accomplice to rob her boyfriend of three iPhones and bitcoins worth about N15 million. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Lagos on Saturday. He stated that...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed the idea of a possible future merger, and has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and others to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This was following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Aminu Danagundi, a key figure in the ongoing Kano emirate dispute, has called for strict adherence to Friday’s Court of Appeal ruling. The court had ordered the maintenance of the status quo pending the decision of Supreme Court on the matter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed shock and disappointment over the disparaging comments made by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, against the organization and its leadership. Addressing a press conference on Friday, PANDEF’s National Chairman, Godknows Igali,...
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said the Nation has a space for women in all spheres and they can occupy that space with their continued hard work and dedication. She was speaking during the visit by the management team of the Nigeria...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Police Command has eliminated a notorious kidnapper in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state The command’s spokesman, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement to journalists on Saturday in Lafia. He said the feat was achieved through a joint patrol...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Adamawa has introduced a renewed drivers’ package to promote safety and professionalism on highways. FRSC sector commander, Mr Yahaya Adikwu, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Saturday. He stated that the initiative aims to enhance the...
Some telecoms subscribers in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe on Saturday explained how the new mobile data and call prices compelled them to reduce subscription. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria’s telecoms service providers have increased their data and call tariffs after it had been approved...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Japanese fibre giant, Kanekalon collaboration workshop with the Nigeria Association Of Hairdressers Cosmetics And Barbers -NASHCOB- Ekiti state Chapter has concluded the first phase of partnership series with X – Pression on March 14, 2025 in Shalom hall secretariat road, Ado Ekiti by...
Kano State Government on Saturday assured residents of the state of its commitment to due process and the rule of law The government’s assurances came on the heels of Friday’s Appeal Court ruling which ordered a stay of execution of its earlier judgment on the Kano emirship tussle. Haruna...
The trial of Wawe Eseoghene Nelson, a.k.a James Andrew Shmit and Philip Bradley before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja commenced on Thursday, March 14, 2025 with the presentation of the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Kathleen Sharp by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Nelson, arraigned on February 11, 2025 is facing prosecution by the EFCC on...
Cross River government has warned individuals encroaching on state-owned land to vacate immediately, as it is now committed to reclaiming such properties across the state. A strong warning was issued specifically to individuals and groups unlawfully occupying land belonging to state-owned educational institutions. This was stated by the Special...
Naira ended the week positively on Friday, trading at N1,517.93 to a Dollar in the official market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the Naira, which had been falling since March 5, gained N29.89. This represents a 1.9 per cent increase compared to Thursday, when...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has ordered the indefinite suspension of the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), led by Kelly Okungbowa. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, on Friday in Benin. Ikhilor stated that the decision followed numerous complaints of...
Federal Government has assured the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of support for the production of a documentary on 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance when a delegation from IPAC paid him a courtesy visit in...
Katsina State Government has said the winner of the Quranic recitation competition, Abdulsalam Rabiu-Faskari, his father and brother are still alive, but in the custody of their abductors. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, on Friday in Katsina....