Two persons have lost their lives when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened...
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Movie Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan, is set to premiere his movie titled “Recall” at the Africa Film International Festival (AFRIFF) on Nov. 7. Afolayan made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday. According to him, the cast of “Recall” features an exceptional line-up of talent, led by...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command on Monday said a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled the home. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this in a statement, said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the...
The factional acting National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Ibrahim Manga, has said his appointment is constitutional. Manga, at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, urged members of the public to disregard any misinformation on the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. He said that...
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has said that the power outages being experienced in the South East zone was due to the general national electricity system collapse. The Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, made the disclosure in a statement in Enugu on Monday. According to...
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has given the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) 48-hour ultimatum to clean up Abuja. The Coordinator of the Council, Chief Felix Obuah, gave the ultimatum after an emergency meeting with management of the board and contractors handling refuse evacuation in Abuja on Monday....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Spokesperson for the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this extension in a statement released...
The Super Eagles on Monday evening arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “We have finally returned to Nigeria, just landed in Kano’’ an...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has called on the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport. President Tinubu urged CAF to take appropriate action against those who...
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of four staffers in a fire accident that occurred on Sunday at a lounge and bar in Baale Road, Olodi Apapa area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured the minister of aviation and aerospace, Mr Festus Keyamo, of his administration’s support as the ministry announced a plan to upgrade the Muhammadu Buhari Airport, Maiduguri, to international status. Zulum gave the assurance on Monday during...
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Sen. Basheer Lado, has appealed to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to always honour invitations from senate committees. Lado, who made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, said there was the need to enhance executive-legislative cooperation...
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has commiserated with a former Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, over the death of his son, Faisal. The forum Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, stated this in a statement issued by its Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, on Monday...
The former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has entered a plea bargain agreement with the EFCC over the alleged N1.6 billion fraud. EFCC’s Counsel, Ogechi Ujam, informed Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja upon resumed hearing on Monday. When the matter was...
The Nigerian stock market started the week on a bullish note, with the listing of Aradel Holdings stocks contributing N3.42 trillion to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalisation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aradel Holdings officially listed its shares by introduction on the Main Board of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Primary Health Development Agency in collaboration with Chigari Foundation have given awards to Frontline traditional rulers for their supportive roles in the fight against polio in the state. Performing the ceremony in Makurdi on Friday, the Senior Advocacy Consultant, Chigari...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Member representing Kwande East State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Thomas Dugeri has tasked his people to imbibe the virtues of love, unity and peace so as to achieve development in their area. Speaking in Gboko where he hosted the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As the world is grappling with the concern about teacher quality and the future of the teaching profession, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), is set to organize the 4th annual online conference in response to the global issues The conference which is...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Professor James Ortese Ayatse has urged the Chairman, Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) to apply relevant laws to put to end the menace of illegal check points and the extortion of farmers and...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has confirmed the death of six persons in an accident involving multiple vehicles on Monday at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko area of the State. The FRSC Public Education Officer in the State, Mayowa Odewo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...