The Kano State Government has approved the release of N29bn to commence and complete various capital projects in different parts of the state. The approvals were given at the state …
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JUST IN: FG bans admissions for under 18 into tertiary institutions
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Thursday announced a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in the country. Mamman announced during …
Read More »Lagos teenager dies after father’s beating
The Police in Lagos State have begun an investigation into the death of a 19-year-old boy allegedly beaten to death by his father. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP …
Read More »Vigilante killed for stopping scavengers of contaminated frozen turkeys in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested two suspected hoodlums over the death of a vigilante member in the Epe area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, …
Read More »Plateau school collapse: Grieving mother recounts late son’s memories
A bereaved mother identified as Blessing Onovo recalls the fond memories of her late 15-year-old son, Chidera, who died after his school building collapsed last Friday, July 12, 2024, in …
Read More »Illicit financial outflows cost Nigeria, others $50bn annually – Shippers’ Council
Nigeria and other African nations are losing $50 billion a year to illegal financial outflows, according to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, Pius …
Read More »Edo poll: Shaibu loses suit seeking Ighodalo’s disqualification
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Asue Igbodalo as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the September 21 governorship …
Read More »Disneyland workers threaten strike action over wages
Hundreds of Disneyland Resort employees protested outside the world-famous California theme parks Wednesday, calling for better wages and denouncing alleged anti-union practices by the company ahead of a looming strike …
Read More »Homecoming: Briton searching for Nigerian roots finally meets half -brother
In the middle of the busy afternoon of Monday, May 13, 2024, mail dropped in my box from an unfamiliar contact by the name Ramatu Ibrahim. Ordinarily, I should skip …
Read More »Petrol landing cost now N1,117/litre – Marketers
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, was N1,117/litre as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria announced on Wednesday. MEMAN …
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