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Ebenezer Adeniyan, chief press secretary to Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo governor, says the 273 lawyers appointed by Olukayode Ajulo will not be paid.  On Saturday, Ajulo, the attorney-general and commissioner for

Priscilla Otti, wife of Alex Otti, governor of Abia, says the government has plans to rehabilitate the mentally ill in the state. She said this during her visit to Amaudo

The Adamawa police command says its has arrested three suspected kidnappers, and rescued a 16 year-old female victim, in Gombi LGA of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, Suleiman

The Akwa Ibom command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has impounded 8,400 litres of petrol being smuggled out of the country to Cameroon. Eluyemi

Nonye Soludo, the first lady of Anambra, says women in the state should embrace backyard garden practice to help their families cope with the rising cost of living. Nonye, the

Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, has sworn in Ibrahim Muhammad as the executive chair of the Bauchi State Agency for Persons With Disabilities.  Muhammad was sworn in for a

The federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Apo, Abuja, has remanded Benson Konbowei, senator representing Bayelsa central, in prison. In the suit marked CR/028/2023 preferred by the inspector-general of

Gunmen have abducted the wife and maid of Terwase Orbunde, a former chief of staff to Samuel Ortom, ex-governor of Benue state. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6 pm

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says many terrorists have been killed during air strikes conducted in Damasak and Mobbar LGAs of Borno. In a statement on Wednesday, Edward Gabkwet, army

Flight operations at terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos have been diverted by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to the D Wing following a

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Ishaq Salako, minister of state for environment, says there is a need to adopt nature-based solutions to address climate crisis, biodiversity loss and pollution in Nigeria. Salako spoke at the

Access Holdings Plc took a big advantage of its aggressive offshore expansion to build a balance sheet of N26.7 trillion in 2023 — the biggest asset expansion the bank holding

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 is declining. Speaking on Thursday at the 15th meeting of the emergency committee on the COVID-19

The Lagos state sexual offences and domestic violence court has sentenced one Chukwudi Anyanwu to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Anyanwu, a software engineer, was said to have committed

Ekpenyong Cobham, commissioner for transport in Cross River, says only five percent of commercial drivers in the state are trained and certified. NAN reports that Cobham said this in Calabar

Residents of Okuama community, Delta state, have instituted a suit against the Nigerian Army over an alleged breach of their fundamental human rights. In the suit marked FHC/WR/CS/41/2024 and filed

Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), a civil society organisation (CSO), says its April edition of ThursdayTalks dialogue will review the progress of the states’ fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability (SFTAS)

The Ebonyi command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says gunmen have abducted two of its personnel along the Abakaliki-Enugu federal highway. Henry Igwe, FRSC sector commander in Ebonyi,

Monday Okpebholo, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, says his opponents are “baby politicians” who “believe in speaking fine English”.  In a statement on Wednesday,

Some hoodlums have destroyed properties at Ilejemeje LG secretariat in Ekiti, following an attack on Eda Oniyo community. The hoodlums were said to have invaded the community on Tuesday while

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 14 properties seized in 2007 to the Enugu state government. Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the EFCC, handed over the properties

In March 2022, Sonny Echono was appointed as the executive secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) bringing diverse wealth of experience as an accomplished technocrat of over three decades

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied instructing banks to restrict cryptocurrency accounts. In a post on X on Wednesday, CBN clarified that the circular did not originate from

The federal government says it will revamp orphanages in the federal capital territory (FCT) to provide specialised care and support for vulnerable children in Abuja. Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi, the secretary of

Industry experts and stakeholders in the energy sector have commended President Bola Tinubu for the full-scale exemptions from import duty and value-added tax (VAT) for feed gas, liquefied petroleum gas

“Today, we have 100 bulldozers now working in the bush, clearing the fields. We have cleared over a million hectares to date.” Umar Bago (March, 2024) Coming on the back

The Gombe state government has introduced a compulsory monthly sanitation exercise as part of efforts to maintain a clean and sustainable environment for residents.  Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe, gave

Operatives of a vigilante group have reportedly killed two unidentified gunmen in Agwa, Oguta LGA of Imo state. The gunmen were said to have attempted to burn down a newly

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says 118 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state on Wednesday, during a downpour.  In a statement on Thursday, Adamu

US President Joe Biden has approved an aid package worth $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan — all global hotspots. Biden signed the bill on Wednesday, allocating nearly $61

Umar Namadi, governor of Jigawa, has suspended Aminu Kanta, commissioner for commerce, over the alleged mismanagement of funds allocated for the Ramadan feeding programme. Ismaila Dutse, public relations officer in

A group of Nigerian soldiers performed ‘Buga’, a song by Kizz Daniel, the singer, in Abuja.

The Kaduna chapter of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commended Uba Sani, governor of the state, for regularly paying the consolidated medical salary structure (CONMESS). In September

A newborn baby has been found dead inside a well in Ruguzau, Takai LGA of Kano state. Saminu Abdullahi, public relations officer of the state fire service, confirmed the incident

The Katsina police command says two suspected bandits have been arrested during an attempt to attack Madachi village in Sabuwa LGA of the state. In a statement on Sunday, Abubakar

Suspected smugglers have attacked an outpost of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Yauri LGA of Kebbi state. In a statement on Saturday, Mohammed Salisu, customs spokesperson, said the attack

The media office of Yahaya Bello says the former governor of Kogi state was never invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by Ohiare

The Kwara state government has temporarily shut the abattoir at Mandate market in Ilorin. The move follows reports of the sale of meat from 33 cows reportedly killed due to

The police command in Lagos says 1,802 suspects have been arrested during raids at different black spots within the last two weeks in the state. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson,

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 150 deaths and 806 cases of Lassa fever from January to March 2024. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness

Umar Bago, Niger state governor, shares his view on state police. “We have to look at it very well. We need to look at it at a round table and

Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, says his administration is seeking to attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the state through the forthcoming second investment summit. The summit will be

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says 118 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state on Wednesday, during a downpour.  In a statement on Thursday, Adamu

The Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON) has asked the federal government to prosecute thugs who assaulted an ex-vice chancellor in Adamawa. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revealed

The Ogun state chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its indefinite strike.  The union had called for a strike on April 8 over the non-payment

Abbas Mimiko, a medical psychiatrist and brother of Segun Mimiko, former governor of Ondo, has won the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) gubernatorial ticket for the state’s November 16 election. Segun

Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, has announced a state logo design competition following the criticism of the quality of the initial design. On Wednesday, the governor assented to a bill

A pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and 14 other travellers have been kidnapped in Oyo state. The pastor, identified as Olugbenga Olawore, and other passengers of

Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for petroleum resources (oil), says the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), under the leadership, of Simbi Wabote, the board’s former executive secretary, wasted

Many traders whose shops were gutted by a fire at the Wuse market in Abuja, the nation’s capital, were seen on Wednesday sorting out what is left of their wares

Gunmen have killed at least 12 people in Tilengpat community of Pushit district in Mangu LGA of Plateau state. The gunmen attacked the community on Thursday night. On Friday, the

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, says only “tougher and decisive action” by the government can halt violent attacks in the country.

Many communities in Ebonyi state, south-east Nigeria, are located on rocky plateaus which make them a toast for quarry companies. Sadly, while these companies make a fortune from their commercial

The Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Tayo Aduloju has revealed that the Lagos Free Zone – the first private Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nigeria, holds immense

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Kashim Shettima, former Borno governor, as the vice-presidential candidate of the party. The event took place on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua

The home-based Super Eagles will fly out to Morocco on Monday for the fifth African Nations Championship. The tournament will take place from January 13 to February 4. Dayo Enebi

Zacchaeus Adangor, former attorney-general and commissioner for justice in Rivers, has resigned from the cabinet of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers. Adangor tendered his resignation hours after he was redeployed

The Cross River government has suspended the vendor running the pharmacy unit of the general hospital in the state over the non-remittance of revenue. Henry Ayuk, the commissioner for health,

Ahmad Aliyu, governor of Sokoto, has sacked 15 district heads for allegedly aiding insecurity and engaging in land racketeering.  The governor also said the previous administration did not follow due

Everton scored once in each half to consign rivals Liverpool to a 2-0 defeat in their English Premier League (EPL) derby encounter at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Goals from Brantwaite

Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested two suspected terrorists with weapons hidden under the seat of a motorcycle in Taraba state. In a statement on Monday, Onyema Nwachukwu,

Salient Advisory, a healthcare consulting firm, says women-led health technology (health-tech) funding increased by over 2000 percent in 2023. The firm disclosed this in its latest report titled  ‘2023 RoundUp:

Keturah Ovio, co-director at Patrons MCAA, an arts advisory and dealership firm, says Nigeria is missing up to $13.2 billion annual revenue opportunity from the arts industry due to a

The United Nations has honoured two Nigerians and 101 other military officers, police and civilian peacekeepers, who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022. The two Nigerians

Kola Ologbondiyan, former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic (PDP), has urged Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, to “come out of hiding and submit himself to the

Grace Taiga, the former director of legal services at the petroleum ministry accused of collecting bribes from P&ID, has died, TheCable can report. TheCable confirmed from multiple sources that Taiga

On Monday, Nigeria finally succeeded in halting the enforcement of the $11 billion arbitration award in favour of P&ID after over five years of legal fireworks. Robin Knowles, justice of

Joe Abah, a former director-general of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has narrated how a ground engineer prevented another potential air disaster in Nigeria.  In a series of

Former Senator Dino Melaye protested the presentation of results at the national collation centre, Abuja on Monday. Melaye, who is the agent of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisted that

Nigeria’s three main political parties – the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) – are in turmoil. They have been infested by

A soldier has been confirmed dead after suspected terrorists attacked a military base on Saturday night in Gujba town, Gujba LGA, Yobe state. Dungus Abdulkarim, spokesperson of the police command

BY JUDE MGBEJI Sometime last year, Fresh Perspectives and UNESCO shortlisted 50 founders and innovators operating in the EdTech space in Nigeria to support them through capacity-building networks to scale

Bandits have reportedly killed three residents during an attack on Tsafe town in Zamfara state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication in the Lake Chad region, said three other persons sustained