FG to release 4,068 inmates from correctional centres
As part of efforts to decongest the Nigerian Custodial Centres, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has initiated the release of 4,068 inmates who have served various terms of…
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I’ll celebrate every A’Ibomite irrespective of political affiliation – Eno
…Says It is unprecedented to have Akwa Ibomites across party lines happily seated under one roof. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated the determination of the State…
EFCC to arraign NAF personnel
Etim Ekpimah The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, personnel released on administrative bail by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, November 17, 2023,…
Liberia election: George Weah concedes defeat to Boakai
Liberia’s incumbent president and football legend, George Weah, conceded defeat on Friday evening after nearly complete returns showed opposition leader, Joseph Boakai, leading with 50.89… Liberia’s incumbent president and football…
Gunmen kill Kaduna pastor, abduct wife
Some unknown gunmen have killed a pastor in charge of the second Evangelical Church Winning All, Damakasuwa in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Amako Maraya. The wife…
Be careful who you fall in love with – DJ Cuppy advises singles
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has warned single youths to be careful who they fall in love with to avoid losing their peace of mind.…
Terrorists’ firefight: 60 feared killed
Several fighters of the Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, better known as Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, have been reportedly killed in a fresh…
Court sends ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele in Kuje Prison
Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has ordered that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele, be…
JTF raids criminal hideouts, arrests 135 suspects in FCT
The Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Safe FCT has arrested 135 suspects during coordinated raids of criminal hideouts, uncompleted buildings and huts in the territory. The Commissioner of Police in…
Peseiro sad over Nigeria 1-1 draw with Lesotho
Akpan Umoh, Uyo The Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has said that he was not happy with the 1-1 draw of his team with Crocodiles of Lesotho in their first…
Corruption fighters must be ahead of fraudsters- Olukoyede
Glory Ebomah Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on corruption fighters across the country to always strive to be ahead of fraudsters…
Olukoyede urges youths on anti-graft war to promote economic growth
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths across the country to use their creative abilities, more than ever before,…
Road crashes: 15 dead, 62 others injured within 10 months in A’Ibom
Akpan Umoh, Uyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Akwa Ibom Command has said no fewer than 15 persons have died while 62 were injured in different road crashes in…
Insecurity has reduced in volatile areas – Ribadu
Ini Billie, Uyo The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said insecurity has reduced in volatile areas across the country since Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over as President of…
Over 100 HCDTs not registered after PIA enactment
Ini Billie, Uyo Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has said over 100 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDT) are yet to be registered by oil communities two years after the…
FG to set up disability desks in MDAs
The Federal Government says in order to meet the needs of Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must set up disability desks and assign…
22 new justices nominated for elevation to Supreme Court
The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has nominated 22 justices of the Court of Appeal to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for elevation to the Supreme Court. According to the…
Bayelsa poll: Ijaw National Congress congratulates Diri
Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has felicitated Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri for winning re-election in the just-concluded governorship polls. This was contained in a statement signed by…
World Bank pays out $300m palliative loans
The World Bank has disbursed $80m for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up. The World Bank has also disbursed $299.99 million to Nigeria under this program which was approved…
FG signs 250MW power sale deal with Discos
The Federal Government through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with utility companies to distribute a total of about 250MW across the country. A…
Lagos dislodges, arrests street traders in Oshodi, others
In its bid to rid the state of street trading, the Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, said it dislodged and arrested street traders operating at the Oshodi-Agege Motor Road, Ikeja…
Appeal Court affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election as Lagos governor
The Appeal Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, affirmed the judgement of the tribunal confirming the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as the Governor and the Deputy Governor of…
Tinubu calls on editors to combat misinformation
Ini Billie, Uyo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigeria Guild of Editors to use digital literacy, responsible reportage and fact-checking to combat misinformation. While decrying the high…
Ex-DSS officer retracts allegation of brutalisation against ex-NIMASA DG
… says rift amicably resolved Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa A retired officer of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Ojobokeme Kelly, has retracted his allegation of brutalisation against a former…
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