Alleged assault: Imo govt. orders citizen’s arrest against Okorocha
Imo state government on Thursday ordered a citizen’s arrest against Sen. Rochas Okorocha, over alleged assault on a government official, Mr Jasper Ndubuaku. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Mr…
Bandits kill Catholic Priest in Taraba, set him, vehicle ablaze
Late Rev. Father David Tanko Barely 24 hours after gunman raided villages in Taraba State killing two people, some bandits have ambushed and killed a Catholic priest at Kufai…
Xenophobia: Nigerians in South Africa storm high Commission in protest
A group of Nigerians on Thursday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital. The protesters, mostly victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa said…
Our policy interactions with businesses essential for economic growth – Osinbajo
The Federal Government would continue to support the private sector as it plays an important role and contributes to the growth of the economy, according to Vice President Yemi…
Those looting the country should be seen as enemies – Shittu
Prosecuting counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wahab Shittu has called for stiffer laws that would help curb corruption saying people continue to commit crimes because…
FG to recruit 40,000 police constables for community policing, says I-G
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, says the Federal Government is to recruit 40,000 Community Police Constables across the federation as part of the measures to strengthen community policing…
Using counterfeit handsets will ruin your health, NCC warns telecom consumers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians that using sub-standard telecom devices could adversely affect their health. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, said at a sensitisation workshop…
NITDA to FBI: Cybercrime is not in the character of Nigerians
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has condemned the labeling of many hardworking Nigerians in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector as criminals. Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General, NITDA…
$9.6bn Judgment Debt: FG denies alleged non-diligent defence of case
The Federal Government on Thursday denied the allegation that it did not diligently defend the case leading to the award of $9.6 billion judgment debt against it over a botched…
WHO says weak health systems, misinformation about vaccines cause of Global rise of measles cases
Every region in the world, expect the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of cases of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease that can kill or disable children, the World…