The EFCC has described the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, as one of the important stakeholders in the fight against Corruption in the Country. The Ilorin Zonal Head of the Commission, Isyaku Sharu disclosed this on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 when he led Senior Officers of the Commission in the Zone to the Kwara State Command of … Read more
The first military administrator of Lagos State, Brigadier General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson (Rtd) has passed on. The family of the late Military Governor of Lagos State announced his demise. Brigadier General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson (Rtd) was pronounced dead at about 4:15pm on Wednesday. He was the Governor of Lagos State from May 1967 to July … Read more
Cucumber is a healthy fruit. While so many use it for detox, others eat it to lose weight. This fruit is also very useful for the skin, it’s health benefit on the skin can never be overlooked. Below are some of the health benefits of cucumber on human skin: Treats Blemishes Washing your face daily … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday sentenced a South Africa returnee , Raji Adio , to 38 years for drug trafficking. Justice Chuka Obiozor convicted Adio , 43, after nearly two years of trial. Prof. Obiozor found Adio guilty of conspiracy and unlawful possession of 5 .10 kilogrammes of heroin. He sentenced Adio to … Read more
The governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi yesterday sacked one of his numerous Technical Assistants on social media, one Mr. Ndubuisi Goodluck Itumo for gross misconduct bordering on misinformation to the public. The sack according to investigation may not be unconnected with the disclosure of the governor’s trip to China by the embattled Itumo. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Ajekigbe family, the academia and the medical profession on the passage of renowned oncologist, Professor Aderemi Tajudeen Ajekigbe. The deceased practised for decades at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), rising to the headship of the Oncology and Radiology Department. Even in retirement, Prof Ajekigbe still lent his … Read more
A landslide destroyed a building on Monday night at Umuahia in Abia while a mother and child escaped the disaster unhurt. Narrating the incident to NAN on Tuesday, a resident, Mrs Ijeoma Emmanuel, said that the incident happened around midnight. Emmanuel said that she felt a vibration on the ground, followed by a major crack … Read more
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it was working on how to inject sanity into social media which it said was currently out of control. The Minister of Information and Culture , Alhaji Lai Mohammed , disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. Mohammed said no responsible government would sit back and allow such … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a review of the appointment of Dr . Hajo Sani, who was earlier appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration ( Office of the First Lady ) , for a second term. The Press release announcing it was titled, “ Dr . Hajo Sani ’s appointment reviewed … Read more
Five containers loaded with rotten fish and other edibles have been discovered by two safety agencies in Apapa, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the shocking discovery was made during a site inspection of the containers following reports of air pollution and release of toxic gas into the environment … Read more
As violent crimes worsen across Nigeria, the police have come under increasing pressure to devise modern means of tackling the challenges in Africa’s most-populous nation. Kidnapping, armed robbery, terrorism and clashes over resources have all taken a paralysing toll on the nation’s economic prospects, hindering opportunities for the nearly 200 milion population. Police approach … Read more
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Monday swore in Prof. Ikechi Mgbeoji as the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture. Speaking at the swearing in ceremony in Government House, Umuahia, Ikpeazu urged the commissioner to utilise his wealth of experience to turn the state to an agricultural hub. The Governor also urged him to consider his new … Read more
The early Monday morning downpour in Koton-Karfe, Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State, has made way for the escape of about 200 prisoners from the Medium Federal Correctional Centre. This follows the collapse of parts of the building housing inmates. Several houses in the area were also submerged. A source at the correctional facility, … Read more
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc partnered with Arrive Alive and Labakcare Organisation, Arrive Alive Diagnostics and Imaging Services Ltd. and VFD Microfinance Bank on “Stay Alive” free healthcare check service for residents of Surulere community as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. Godwin Idemudia said … Read more
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) said on Monday the trial of 5G, the fifth-generation network technology, would be for three months in the country before actual approval and rollout. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this on the sideline of the Mobile and Disruptive Technology (MoDITECH) Forum 2019 in Lagos. The … Read more
Hajiya Jummai Abubakar Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the only surviving wife of first Prime Minister, late Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, is reportedly dead. It was gathered that she was taken to India to seek medical attention for her heart disease before she was later discharged some days ago. The late Hajiya Jummai died in Lagos in … Read more
The body of a 17 – year- old boy , Opeyemi Oluwafemi , has been found hanging from a tree at Epe Ekiti in the Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Sources in the community believed the boy might have been compelled to take his life over alleged maltreatment by his father , who … Read more
The Deeper Life Bible Church will train no fewer than 1,000 christian teachers in Bauchi State as part of the Christian Teachers Strategy Conference slated to hold 2nd of November. The conference is organised by the annex of the church in Bauchi to inspire teachers to become role models to their students and the society. … Read more
A plastic waste recycling plant has been set up by the Borno State Government to enhance waste management and environment sanitation in the state. Mr Kabir Wanori, the Commissioner for Environment, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. Wanori said that the plant was established in Maiduguri … Read more
In a bid to secure the safe return and release of Nigeria’s democracy activist, Omoyele Sowore, residents of Haworth, Bergen County in New Jersey were he resides will hold a protest today. The community is getting vocal about bringing him home safely, expressing great concern about his safety in the detention of the Department of … Read more