Lockdown: Two arraigned for extorting N650,000 at roadblock in Ekiti
Two men were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ado Ekiti Magistrate’s Court by the Police in Ekiti State for extorting money at an illegal roadblock […]
Month: June 2020
75% of Nigerians at risk for non-communicable diseases – Study
By Augusta Uchediunor Lagos – Three quarters of Nigerians are at risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a nationwide study by WellNewMe, a health technology company, […]
ICPC, surveyors laud executive, constituency projects implementation in Ebonyi
By Uchenna Ugwu Afikpo South – The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors have expressed […]
Video: How I contracted coronavirus – Akeredolu
Ondo Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19, has begun treatment at home. Akeredolu said he is still very strong to continue […]
Benue Govt urges farmers to embrace mechanised farming
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – The Special Adviser to Gov. Samuel Ortom on Information and Orientation, Mr James Uloko, has called on Benue farmers to […]
Protests in Ethiopia kill 8, injure 80, doctor says
Addis Ababa – At least eight people have been killed and 80 injured in protests in the Ethiopian town of Adama after a popular singer […]
28 ships laden with petroleum products, other items at Lagos ports — NPA
By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos – The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday that 28 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods […]
COVID-19: Akeredolu self-isolates after testing positve, directs compulsory tests for cabinet members
By Muftau Ogunyemi Akure – Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has isolated himself after testing positive for COVID-19 and directed his cabinet members to […]
774,000 jobs: Tinubu’s daughter, MC Oluomo, others to supervise FG’s recruitment
The Federal Government has appointed All Progressives Congress chieftain, Alhaji Mutiu Are; the daughter of APC national leader and Iyaloja-General, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo; and the Chairman […]
Man stabs trader to death in Anambra
A middle-aged man, identified as Babangida Eluemuno has been arrested for allegedly stabbing to death, a teenager, Arinze Omeh at his residence, 9 Agba street, […]
UN must hold Iran accountable and extend arms embargo – United States
New York – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday told the UN Security Council that it “must hold Iran accountable” by extending a […]
Weep not for Tinubu! Save your tears for father’s funeral, By Samuel Ajayi
For those who are saying (Bola) Tinubu is betrayed, perhaps you need to read your political history book. Especially, beginning from 1999. For so long, […]
FIRS generates N66bn from stamp duties in 5 months
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has generated the sum of N66 billion from stamp duties between January and May. […]
Woman gives birth to baby with no arms and legs in India
A 28-year-old woman in India has given birth to a baby girl with no arms and legs in the Sakla village of Sironj Tehsil in […]
Thousands of Sudanese rally for faster reform after Bashir ouster
Hartoum – Tens of thousands demonstrated on Tuesday in Sudanese cities despite a coronavirus lockdown to demand greater civilian rule in the transition towards democracy […]
VIDEO: Drama as lawmakers, Keyamo engage in shouting match
Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Employment was quizzed by lawmakers over the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) recruitment today June 30, and […]
Health workers mobilise for nationwide strike
Nigerian health workers on the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic has kicked against disparity in the hazard allowances paid by the Federal […]
FG targets N1trn revenue from stamp duties
…₦66bn stamp duties remitted to federation between Jan and MayThe Federal Government has charged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure it recovers all […]
FG approves temporary site for College of Education, Jama’are, in Bauchi
By Ahmed Mohammed Bauchi Jamma’are – The Ministry of Education Technical inspection team has approved the temporary site for establishment of a new Federal College […]
DisCos: Why NASS suspended tariff increase
The call for the suspension of the proposed service reflective tariff was initiated by the National Assembly on Monday due to their concerns on its […]