The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has responded to the comments made by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, Remi Oseni, who claimed …
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Police dismiss officer in fatal shooting of Enugu musician
Police Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad in Enugu State, has been arraigned and remanded in prison custody for the murder of Igbo ogene musician, Okezie Nwamba, …
Read More »Akwa Ibom confirms eight Mpox cases, begins sensitisation
The National Orientation Agency in Akwa Ibom State has commenced a sensitisation exercise to educate the people on the prevalence and prevention of Mpox disease in the state. This is …
Read More »Cop dismissed, to face prosecution over killing of Enugu musician
A Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, responsible for the killing of a popular musician based in Enugu, Chikezie Okezie, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, has been dismissed from the force and will …
Read More »Ekiti to screen 200,000 residents for hypertension, diabetes
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, said on Monday that the state government was targeting 200,000 residents of the state for free screening for hypertension and diabetes. Oyebanji said the state …
Read More »Assault: Abuja driver files petition against Abia lawmaker
An e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has filed a petition before the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, against a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, over an alleged assault. …
Read More »Ogun not challenging EFCC’s legality, says Attorney-General
The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, has decried the continued media reports suggesting that the state is challenging the legality of the Economic and …
Read More »Police quiz Abia lawmaker over alleged assault on bolt driver
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh is currently being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba …
Read More »Alex Ikwechegh: Abuja driver petitions IGP over alleged assault
Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member, of physical assault and abuse of power. The incident, …
Read More »Agricultural insurance crucial for food security — Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has called for the creation of agricultural insurance and weather advisory desks at the community level to enhance adaptation and …
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