Armed Robbers Raid Commissioner’s House, Kill Nephew In Nasarawa

A 400-level Microbiology student, Terlumum Hemba of the Federal University, Lafia has been killed by armed robbers after they raided the residence of his uncle, Clement Uhembe, who is the Commissioner for Higher Education in Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on Sunday at Akunzan Migili, a suburb of Lafia, the state capital, along Lafia – … Read more

Kano, Port Harcourt airports on course for certification – FAAN

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has fulfilled all necessary requirements for the certification of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano and Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, in the next few months. Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in … Read more

Fashola Sends Names Of Corrupt Govt Contractors To SERAP

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has forwarded to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) documents providing some details regarding the names of contractors that allegedly collected money for electricity projects but failed to execute any project. He is also inviting SERAP to “inspect a compendium of verified and paid/outstanding … Read more

Kogi community seeks indigenous alphabets

The indigenous people of Ogori, in Ogori/Mangogo Local government area of Kogi State, has begun quest towards having a universally-acceptable alphabet for the community. The community during organised a one-day symposium were university scholars, researchers and lovers of culture were gathered in providing unique alphabets for the community. The symposium with the theme “Mother Tongue … Read more

Don’t sell national assets to fund new minimum wage¸ Liberation Party tells FG

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Liberation Party of Nigeria(LiP) has caution the Federal Government against alleged plans to sell Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), and other national assets to fund the N30,000 new national minimum wage signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 18. In a statement yesterday, the party said: “It is our view that to generate additional … Read more

Leadership, not religion, is our problem—Aare Adams

The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubalandland, Gani Adams, yesterday, said leadership, not religion is Nigeria’s problem, noting that no religion tolerates the killings by Boko Haram. Adams, who spoke at the National Headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (Throne of Grace), Redemption Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, said religion is all about faith, saying although he … Read more

Falana sues FG over African Court on Human Rights

Femi Falana(SAN), has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, challenging the refusal of the Nigerian government to accept the competence of the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights, arguing that same is illegal as it violates Section 1 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights Act … Read more

Funke Egbemode re-elected Guild of Editors’ President

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The Managing Director of New Telegraph newspaper, Funke Egbemode has been re-elected as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) for another two-year term, as she was elected unopposed during the 2019 Biennial Convention, weekend, in Ikeja, Lagos. The event had Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Acting Inspector … Read more

NJC investigate Bayelsa High Court judge

The National Judicial Council(NJC), has commenced an investigation into the allegation of judicial rascality and acting outside the rules of the court levelled against a judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, Justice Ineikade Eradiri. The NJC, in a letter confirming the receipt of the petition against Justice Eradiri dated February 28, 2019, with reference … Read more

Ramadan: Kano sharia police to arrest people seen eating in public

As Muslim faithfuls begin the annual Ramadan fast on Monday, The Commander-General of Kano sharia police known as Hisbah, Nabahani Usman says his men will begin to arrest adults who are seen eating in public. Usman said arrested persons would only be released if they can provide an exemption letter from a medical doctor or the person … Read more

Breaking: Unknown gunmen kidnap Taraba State permanent secretary, Susana Jonathan

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

Unknown gunmen have abducted the Permanent Secretary in the Taraba State Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs. Susana Jonathan.   According to reports, she was kidnapped in her house around the ATC area of Jalingo at about 2:17am on Sunday.  This is coming barely five days after the Deputy Registrar of the Taraba State University Jalingo, Mr. … Read more

El-Rufai Asks Air Force To End Attacks On Abuja-Kaduna Highway

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to the Nigerian Air Force to end attacks along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The governor made this appeal on Saturday during the inauguration of military detachment base built by the Force in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state as part of the effort to end armed banditry … Read more

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