A civil society group, Nigeria Youth for Social Justice has called on the federal government to carry out further investigations aimed at recovering more of the country’s wealth allegedly stolen by corrupt officials and politicians. Convener of the group, Mr. Felix Attah made the call in an
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The federal government has donated assorted grains and other food items loaded in 42 trailers to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Zamfara state. The items were presented through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the Zamfara state government on Friday. Director-General of NEMA, Mustafa Maihaja, who presented the items, said that the 29, 930 […]
The Osun state government has placed a ban on all gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan on Friday in Osogbo, said the ban takes […]
A Magistrates’ Court in Ake, Ogun state on Friday ordered that a member of the Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps, otherwise known as ‘So Safe Corps’, Akinwunmi Ismaeel, who allegedly shot his colleague to death be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice. The police charged Ismaeel with murder. Magistrate I.M. Orekoya, who did […]
A civil servant, Ochu Paul, told an Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja that a palace chief threatened to kill him over a land dispute. Paul gave the account on the resumed trial of the palace chief, Iliya Baza, on charges of criminal trespass and intimidation preferred against him and one Benjamin Enoch, a palace […]
The federal government has frowned at the indiscriminate hike in the prices of local rice, accusing dealers of dishonesty and of being unfair to consumers. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, made the accusation in Abuja, revealing that the government is going to engage stakeholders in the rice value chain to protect […]
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has directed the closure of public and private schools across the state as part of precautionary measures against the threat posed by the coronavirus. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Muhammad Kiru explained that the indefinite vacation becomes effective from March 23 and directed parents to
A housewife, Salimat Hamza on Friday appeared before a Kaduna Upper Sharia Court for allegedly stabbing a peace-maker, who was trying to separate a fight. The 22-year- old defendant, who resides along Taiwo Road Kaduna, is charged with causing grievous hurt. Prosecution counsel, Abubakar Shehu, told court that the peace-maker who was also the defendant’s […]
The police on Friday arraigned a Badagry chief, Cowel Aivoji (74) and three others before a Lagos Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly fighting in public and assault. The police charged Aivoji, Mohammed (61), Mohammed Modawa (43) and Sewedo Hunpevi (26) with three counts of assault, theft and breach of public peace. Prosecution counsel, Clement Okuiomose, […]
The Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state for enhancing the socio-economic life of citizens of the state through his sustained commitment to promoting good governance in the state. Gov. Tambuwal was speaking in Asaba while inaugurating the Mariam Babangida dual carriageway which was constructed by the state […]
Following the global economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the crash in the prices of crude oil, the Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun has announced a number of measures to mitigate the imminent reduction in monthly federal allocation to the state. Gov. Abiodun according to a statement from the governor’s office made this […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna state has called on church leaders in the state to support government efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. CAN Chairman in the state, Rev. John Hayab, made the call in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. “The church as a school of faith, which is known […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to promote increased local content in the production of electrical materials, personnel and facilitate the export of certified made in Nigeria products. This indication was given during a courtesy visit of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of Standard Bank Group, has pledged to continue promoting the tenets of gender equality. This assertion was made by Yinka Sanni, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, at the sixth Blue Women Network (BWN) Annual Conference, held in commemoration of the 2020 International Women’s Day celebration. The theme for […]
The chairman, Air Transport Services Senior Staff, Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), FAAN Branch, Comrade Ahmed Danjuma has projected an expected income of about N100 million by March ending, as proceeds from the collection of tolls at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) access road. READ ALSO: WHO: Coronavirus may spread further in Africa with onset […]
The United States on Thursday approved a malaria drug, chloroquine for the treatment of the coronavirus (COVID-19). President Donald Trump said at a coronavirus task force news conference that the drug canhelp with symptoms of COVID-19. According to him, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is fast-tracking approval of using the drug chloroquine to treat […]
Some labour union leaders have expressed dissatisfaction over the reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N145 to N130, saying the federal government ought to have reduced it further. They spoke separately on Thursday in Lagos. READ ALSO: German economists warn of dramatic 9-per-cent contraction in GDP Deputy General-Secretary, United Labour Congress of
The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has commenced an indefinite strike in the midst of the announcement of a new coronavirus case in Lagos. In a statement signed by its President, Roland Aigbovo, the doctors said that the decision was taken after deliberations on the threat posed by the […]
The Ekiti state government has issued administrative letters to 11 first class traditional rulers over alleged non -cooperation with the state government and leadership of the state traditional council. The memo entitled: “Re-Absence from state functions and council of traditional rulers’ monthly weetings” was issued to the affected traditional rulers late on Wednesday and
Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has assured that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu which has been closed down since August for rehabilitation work will be reopened for use before Easter. According to a statement by the Director, Public Affairs, James Odaudu, the minister gave the assurance yesterday after an inspection […]