The Ekiti State Government has called on residents to dismiss circulating claims about a N25,000 Christmas cash grant allegedly being distributed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. In a statement released on …
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SON to position Nigeria as leader in tobacco regulation
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has vowed to make Nigeria a leader in the responsible regulation of tobacco and similar products across the globe. In a statement obtained from the …
Read More »Man, 36, arraigned for alleged housebreaking, stealing
Tijani, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy, housebreaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendant …
Read More »Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has assured residents of adequate security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The FCT Commandant Olusola Odumosu, disclosed …
Read More »Police arrest two suspected tricycle thieves in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has recovered two tricycles stolen by suspected thieves and handed them over to their rightful owners. According to a statement released on Thursday by the …
Read More »Babcock VC warns students against bullying, sexual harassment
The President and Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Professor Ademola Tayo has warned the 3,258 newly admitted students of the university to make academic excellence their focus and shun …
Read More »Ibadan funfair tragedy: Olubadan calls for investigation, safety reforms
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Olubadan-In-Council have condemned the tragic and untimely death of children, as well as injuries sustained during a stampede at a children’s …
Read More »[BREAKING] N110.4bn fraud: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million and three sureties. The …
Read More »UNICEF, Katsina target 45 per cent immunisation coverage by 2024
The United Nations Children Funds in collaboration with the First Lady of Katsina State, Zulaihat Radda have initiated a gender mainstreaming programme to ensure immunisation coverage in the state. This, …
Read More »French court convicts ex-husband in ex-wife’s mass rape
A court on Thursday convicted a Frenchman of aggravated rape for committing and orchestrating the mass rape of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers who he …
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