NIS refutes report that the Police arrested its officers for extortion
Aug. 10, 2023 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Lagos State Border Patrol Command at Seme said on Thursday that none of their officers was arrested for extortion on…
‘Illegal Possession Of Firearm: Court To Hear Emefiele, FG’s Applications On Aug 15
August 10, 2023 The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned till Tuesday, Aug 15th, further hearing in the applications filed by the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor,…
Reps Committee summons education Perm. Sec. over student loan
Aug. 10, 2023 The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Students Loans and Access to Higher Education has summoned the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Mr….
BLOCKCHAIN DIALOGUE: NITDA, SiBAN ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL POLICY
August 10, 2023 The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has reiterated the fact that implementing the National Blockchain Policy in Nigeria will strengthen the…
Two 17-year-olds defile 11- year-old girl; remanded
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court remanded two 17-year-olds at a borstal home in Abeokuta on Thursday for allegedly defiling an 11- year-old girl, a neighbour of theirs. The 17-year-olds are…
Job racketeering: Reps issue arrest warrant on ex-FCC, IPPIS desk officer
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating employment racketeering in MDAs on Thursday issued warrant of arrest on Mr Haruna Kolo, a former staff of Federal Character Commission (FCC)…
Hundreds lose jobs as UBS, Swiss biggest bank, begins restructuring
UBS, the Swiss largest bank, has announced the first steps of the restructuring of its investment banking division in an internal memo on Monday. The plans for the integration of…
Gunmen kill 21 persons in Plateau communities
Aug. 10, 2023 Unknown gunmen have killed 21 persons in Baton and Rayogot, Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau. Mr Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of Berom…
Flood: NEMA advises Adamawa residents to relocate to safer areas
Aug. 10, 2023 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised residents of Adamawa in flood prone areas to relocate to safer places. Mr Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operations, NEMA,…
Niger’s ousted president, family in “cruel” detention conditions, his party says
August 10, 20235 The party of Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday said Bazoum and his family were being detained under “cruel” and “inhumane” conditions at their residence, with…