The convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, charged with murder and attempted kidnapping, have opted for the option of plea bargain. …
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NIMET alerts Kano residents on flooding in 2024 rainy season
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has alerted Kano State residents on possibility of high risk flooding in 14 out of the 44 Local Government Areas(LGAs) of the state. The post …
Read More »Lagos records 416 cases of child abuse in one year
Lagos State Government has revealed that 416 cases of varied forms of child abuses were reported in the last one year. The Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr …
Read More »Former senator, Michael Onunkun, dies at 98
A Second Republic Senator from the old Ondo State, Michael Onunkun, popularly known as MAE Onunkun, has passed away at the age of 98. Onunkun represented Ondo West Senatorial District, …
Read More »Nigeria not an overtaxed country, says Nwosu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has faulted the notions held in certain quarters that Nigeria is fast becoming an overtaxed country. Speaking to journalists …
Read More »Why NECO won’t immediately adopt computer-based testing — Registrar
National Examinations Council (NECO) won’t switch to computer-based testing (CBT) right away due to the large number and variety of exams it administers, the body’s registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, has …
Read More »Interior minister describes NIS control centre as pride to Nigeria
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has described the newly built Command and Control Centre of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as a project of pride for the nation. The post Interior …
Read More »NAFDAC arrest 5 for allegedly selling fake cosmetics in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja arrested five people for selling counterfeit cosmetics. The post NAFDAC arrest 5 for allegedly selling …
Read More »Households’ woes worsen as inflation sets new 28-year record
The cost-of-living crisis confronting the majority of Nigerians may have further worsened as inflation hits another new height in close to three decades. The post Households’ woes worsen as inflation …
Read More »Ekiti APC faults Oyebanji’s ceding of appointment slots to ex-governor, Ayo Fayose
A group, under the auspices of the Concerned Ekiti APC Stakeholders, yesterday, expressed disappointment over the way Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s recent appointments have favoured opposition figures in the state. The …
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