An eight-man gang of kidnappers reportedly invaded Lutfulahi mosque, abducting Alhaji Murithador Sadullahi Akanho Olamide, the Imam of Muhadul-iftai-wa-sadah Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, along with businessman Engr. Olayemi …
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FG 50% fare slash: Abuja records 70% compliance
Discordant compliance has continued to trail the 50 percent fare reduction proposed by the Federal Government as passengers have different stories to tell. The government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, …
Read More »Federal Fire Service opens recruitment portal
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has opened its portal for suitably qualified candidates to be recruited to fill existing vacancies in different positions. FFS in a newspaper advertorial said applications …
Read More »Gov. Bago dismisses report on ban of alcohol in Niger
Niger governor Umar Bago has dismissed reports claiming that he had banned alcoholic drinks in the state. Bago, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said such a directive was …
Read More »Steel Development Minister hails Akume on 70th birthday
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on Wednesday, felicitated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume CON on his 70th birthday. …
Read More »Stakeholders canvass equal rights for Almajiri
Community leaders, Muslim clerics and rights groups have canvassed the need for the government to provide the same measure of support being given to children in circular learning to the Almajiri. …
Read More »Niger denies banning alcohol in Suleja, adjourning councils
Governor Muhammed Bago of Niger State has faulted media reports insinuating that alcohol had been banned in Suleja and eight other local councils sharing boundaries with the Federal Capital Territory …
Read More »Police nab suspected kidnapper who sells children at Benin Republic
The police in Ogun State have arrested one Tayo Adeleke, a member of a kidnapping and child trafficking gang operating in the state. According to the police, Adeleke and his team specialised in kidnapping …
Read More »Civil servants yet to resume in Abia, Imo after holidays
Most civil servants in Abia State are yet to resume work after the two-day public holiday for the Christmas celebration. The Federal Government had declared Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, …
Read More »Tinubu, Akpabio to attend PISE-P unveiling, Deputy Speaker’s reception in Abia
President Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, are among eminent Nigerians who will grace the unveiling of Peace In the South East Project (PISE-P). The Chairperson, Media …
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