NEMA tasks states to commence early action against predicted flooding
The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday urged state governments across
Human right is everyone’s business — NHRC coordinator
The Zamfara State Coordinator of the National Human Right Commission (NHRC), Abdullahi Umar, has said the protection of human rights…
2026 Hajj: Uba Sani, Emir of Zazzau charge pilgrims to pray for peace, security
The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, have urged intending…
FG fixes June 17 for digital switch over
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nigeria’s long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project is…
Xenophobic attacks: Economic sanctions against South Africa remain option — Oshiomhole
The senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended calls for tougher economic measures against South Africa over recurring xenophobic…
Gunmen kill husband, pregnant wife in Plateau community
Barely two days after Governor Caleb Mutfwang paid a condolence visit to the troubled Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of…
Alleged medical fraud: Court adjourns Dr Abebe’s trial to June 18
The trial of an Abuja-based medical doctor, Dr John Abebe, and his hospital, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited, before the High…
NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn Canadian loud at Lagos Port
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing…
Gov Abiodun lauds outgoing Ogun HoS
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extolled the virtues of the outgoing Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Olufemi…
Ondo community raises alarm over incessant killings
Residents of the Akotogbo community in the Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State have expressed growing concern over recurring…
LASRRA: We’ve captured over 6.4 million Lagos residents — Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 6,465,667 residents have so far been captured under the Lagos…
Two arrested over murder of Anglican Bishop in Anambra
Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command, has arrested the driver of a late Anglican Bishop from Delta and another suspect…
NHRC worries over recurrent civilian casualties from airstrikes
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over recurrent incidents of military airstrikes reportedly resulting in significant…
Anambra: Police clarify identity of bishop kidnapped, murdered by driver, gang members
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has clarified the true identity of the bishop allegedly kidnapped…
NSCDC arrests fake fertilizer manufacturer in Zamfara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Zamfara State Command, has arrested a 33-year-old man, Mustafa Sani, for allegedly manufacturing…
Saleh Mamman: Things to know about ex-Power Minister jailed for 75 years
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison over a ₦33.8 billion money laundering…
Man docked for allegedly defrauding a rice vendor of N17.8m in Ibadan
The defendant who resides at Kishi Town in Ibadan, was charged on two-counts bordering on fraud and stealing, to which…
Barber docked for allegedly absconding with his employer’s N1m in Abuja
He was charged with criminal breach of trust and cheating, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Military college begins tactical field training exercise in Kaduna
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the college’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Emmanuel Onoja, stating that…
Police arrest two suspected robbers, recover weapons in Niger
This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Wednesday in Minna.
