By HARUNA AHMED, Duste- Suspected robbers have killed three persons in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday in Dutse. “Yesterday (Tuesday); at about 8:00 p.m., information...
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The Managing Director of a private eye clinic in Warri, Delta, Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, has said people with dark brown eyes have higher risk of developing cataract than those with lighter eyes. Omo-Irabor, an Eye Specialist and Consultant in low vision, disclosed this in an interview with the...
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Calabar – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said it is ready to offer credible opposition in Cross River, having lost the state to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023 general election. The PDP chairman.in the state, Mr Venatius Ikem, said this...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Trucks Association has denied allegation leveled against their 21 trucks intercepted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday at Bama Entrance Gate Konduga road Maiduguri, allegedly smuggling food and non-food items to neighboring countries. The association also refuted...
….Wins 2023 award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership President of Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the defunct Western Region of Nigeria, remains the pacesetter and forerunner for development in Africa. Adesina made the remark when he received...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to improve the investment climate and position of Nigeria as the preferred investment destination for the oil and gas sector in Africa. The presidential spokesman,Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja....
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to ensure payment of minimum wage to all workers in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by 35 members, at...
The Senate on Wednesday said the leadership of the National Assembly will meet President Bola Tinubu over resolutions and recommendations toward curbing killings and general insecurity nationwide. The senate said the recommendations were those made by the eight, ninth and 10th assemblies. The senate resolution followed adoption of...
A bill for an Act to amend the Flag and Coat of Arms Act to regulate display and use of national flag has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina ) sought to increase the fine for...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Government has declared that the fourteen day ultimatum given to the herdsmen to leave Benue State ended on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 and the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law would be enforced. Addressing journalists.on Wednesday at the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In response to the transportation challenges faced by residents, the Plateau State Government has launched th Tin City Metro, a new transport service featuring fourteen German-made buses. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the initiative aims to alleviate the impact of rising transportation costs following...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 11 suspects over alleged involvement in `one chance” robbery in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Adejobi said a POS Machine and one Mazda...
Government has confirmed the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with the murder of an Islamic scholar in the state, Sheik Abubakar Mada. Mada was allegedly killed by a group of vigilante group members in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Sulaiman Idris, the Spokesperson of Gov. Dauda...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, in a poetic tribute described the late Group Chief Executive, Access Corporation, Dr Herbert Wigwe, as ‘a miracle capturing his exploits, achievements and conquests’. Shettima said this during the night of tribute for Wigwe, held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has said that national unity is key to attaining national security in Nigeria and even other conflict locations of the world. The governor stated this Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a lecture paper at the National Defence...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Babayo Akuyam and his deputy, Ahmed Abdullahi, have resigned resigned from their positions. This is to pave way for the return of the former Speaker, Abubakar Suleiman and his deputy Jamilu Dahiru, back to...
More than 40 persons, including a family of seven, were feared killed in clashes between militia gangs in Gbagir community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue on Tuesday. A highly-reliable military source said on Wednesday in Makurdi that security operatives had been deployed in the area to...
The Chairman of Benue Traditional Council of Chiefs, Tor Tiv James Ayatse, on Wednesday said the establishment of state police will address national security gaps in the country. He made the declaration while speaking with newsmen after delivering a lecture to members of Senior Course 46 of...