DPO removed over alleged extortion; summoned for disciplinary action
Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the immediate removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Okokomaiko Division over alleged extortion of members of the…
Election: EFCC arrests 12 in Kano, Katsina over alleged vote buying – Official
April 15, 2023 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it arrested 12 persons for alleged vote buying in Saturday’s supplementary polls in Kano and Katsina States. The EFCC…
It’s Sylva vs Diri in November Bayelsa governorship election
Chief Timipre Sylva has been declared winner of the Bayelsa All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary, held on Friday to pit him against PDP’s candidate and incumbent Governor Douye Diri…
How domestic staff plotted Tiwa Savage kidnap; police make arrests
The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Ikoyi in Lagos, says it has arrested some persons in connection with the alleged attempt to kidnap Tiwa Savage. The department’s spokesperson,…
UNN research group partners journalists to improve urban health
Health Policy Research Group (HPRG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is collaborating with journalists on communicating research findings to policymakers to improve healthcare in urban areas. The partnership entails using…
Egypt begins offering corn on commodities exchange
April 15, 2023 Egypt’s state grains buyer started offering yellow corn on the country’s newly-launched commodities exchange on Thursday, exchange head Ibrahim Ashmawy said in a statement on Saturday. Egypt’s…
Nigerian, Glory Eniola, emerges best freshman Nursing student in US varsity
April 15, 2023 An 18-year-old Nigerian, Eniola Glory, has emerged the best student in Nursing for the freshman category at the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA. Eniola, who is a…
2023 HAJJ FARE: LAGOS REACTS TO NAHCON’S STATEMENT
April 15, 2023 The Lagos State Government has reacted to the statement issued by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) cautioning State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards (SMPWB) from charging…
Gov. Umahi creates ministry of Aviation and Technology
April 15, 2023 Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the creation of Ministry of Aviation and Technology in the state. This is contained in a statement on Saturday in…
Gangs of Lagos: Runsewe cautions filmmakers on cultural related narratives
April 15, 2023 Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called for calm over the uproar created by the production of a new film, “Gangs…