President Bola Tinubu has restated its commitment to the protection of the rights of children, especially the ‘Almajiri’ child in the country from all forms of molestation and abuse. The …
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Hajj: Kano governor releases additional N376 million allowance for pilgrims
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced a sum of N376 million intervention to complete the shortfall in Basic Traveling Allowance (BTA) of state pilgrims embarking on this year’s …
Read More »PTDF screens candidates for 2024/2025 overseas scholarship
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the final stage of the selection process for the award of the 2024 overseas scholarship to qualified Nigerians. The post PTDF screens …
Read More »European Union recalls Caro White lotion
The European Union’s (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) has recalled Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion, according to a public notification issued by the National Agency …
Read More »Alleged N6bn laundering: Fidelity bank staff testifies against Mompha
A Fidelity Bank compliance officer, Mr Ezekoli Ozoemenam, on Monday testified against a social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha (alias Mompha) charged with six billion Naira money laundering. The post Alleged …
Read More »Police neutralise kidnap kingpin, recover rifle in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has neutralised the leader of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered one AK-47 rifle. The post Police neutralise kidnap kingpin, recover rifle in Delta appeared first …
Read More »Yahaya Bello: Hearing in EFCC chair’s motion against contempt proceedings
Hearing of an ex-parte motion for stay of proceedings filed by EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukayode, against contempt charge instituted by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, was on …
Read More »Student loan to commence with federal institutions – NELFUND
Ahead of the formal opening of the Students’ Loan portal this Friday, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it will commence with students in federal tertiary institutions. This …
Read More »3 jailed in Lagos for drug trafficking
For illegally dealing in restricted drugs, a Federal High Court in Lagos convicted and jailed three men on Monday. The post 3 jailed in Lagos for drug trafficking appeared first …
Read More »Court dismisses Tukur Mamu’s request for transfer from DSS custody
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the request by the terrorist negotiator, Mohammed Tukur Mamu, for his transfer from the custody of the …
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