Court begins hearing of Sowore’s motion on bail conditions
The hearing in a motion filed by the convener of the #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, seeking a variation in his bail conditions has commenced. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu had on October…
Global stocks gain on hopes for progress in trade war, Brexit
World shares nudged higher on Monday, as hopes for progress towards resolving the U.S.-China trade war and a belief that Britain will avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union…
Onoja confirmed as Deputy Governor of Kogi State
Mr. Edward Onoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr Edward Onoja as the deputy governor of the state. Mr Onoja was confirmed as deputy governor on…
Lion Air 737 MAX families set for crash report briefing
Indonesia plans to share a final report into a deadly Boeing Co 737 MAX crash with the families of victims on Wednesday, according to a spokesman for the country’s air…
Kaduna LG begin new N30,000 minimum wage payment
The 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State have commenced the payment of the new National Minimum wage of N30,000 to their workers. The Executive Chairman of Kajuru Local Council,…
Youths shut down Minna-Suleja Road to protest neglect by FG
Some youths in Niger State have shut down the Minna-Suleja Road to stage a protest. The demonstrators stormed the road in large a numbers on Monday morning to protest what…
Escaped Kano lion captured, returned to cage –official
The Management of Kano Zoological Garden said the escaped lion in its custody has finally been captured and returned to its cage. The Managing Director of the Zoo, Alhaji Saidu…
Illegal Detention Centres: NHRC calls for thorough investigation, closure of centres
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the proliferation of illegal detention centres across the country saying that such centres must be closed to save their…
Collaborate to recover $103.7bn oil sale funds diverted from Federation Account- Falana tells Senate
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has asked the National Assembly to collaborate with anti-graft agencies for the recovery of oil sale funds lost from the federation’s…
Abducted ACP rescued unhurt, two male suspects arrested
Mr Musa Rabo, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) who was abducted over the weekend has been rescued unhurt. The officer was successfully rescued on Sunday evening by a combined…