Daniel Ojukwu, detained investigative journalist, regains freedom
Daniel Ojukwu, the detained journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has been released by the Nigerian Police. Ojukwu was whisked away about 10 days ago with his phone…
NIMC captures 107.3m persons in its database
May 10, 2024 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it has so far captured over 107.3 million persons in the ongoing National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment. The Director-General, NIMC,…
252 graduate with first class degree at UNN, Pharmacy student is overall best
No fewer than 252 graduates of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Friday smiled home with first class degree honours during the Institution’s 52nd Convocation for the award of first…
U.S. unveils 56 young Nigerians for 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The 56 beneficiaries of the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship programme. (Photo:U.S. Mission) The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has unveiled 56 distinguished young Nigerians selected for the 2024 Mandela…
Purge the system of ghost workers, Oborevwori tasks Civil Service Commission
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, charged the State Civil Service Commission to tackle the ghost worker syndrome leading to absenteeism and abandonment of duty posts. Governor Oborevwori,…
8 Nigerian warships depart for anti-piracy mission in Gulf of Guinea
May 10, 2024 Eight elite Nigeria Navy warships have left the country’s waters to join in a global joint naval operation aimed at combating sea piracy in the Gulf of…
Kano -Daura rail project to be completed by 2025 – FG
May 10, 2024 The Federal Government says that the Kano-Daura rail project will be completed by 2025. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali gave the assurance on Friday in…
NSCDC repels kidnapping attempt in Benue school
May 10, 2024 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue Command, has repelled an attempt to kidnap students and staff of Fr. Angus Frazer Memorial High School, Adeke,…
Court grants EFCC application for Yahaya Bello to appear in court for trial
May 10, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday granted the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello,…
Nigerian Navy intercepts fleeing vessel from Gabon
May 10, 2024 The Nigerian Navy (NN) has intercepted a vessel that allegedly fled from Gabon without proper documentation. The vessel, MV BLU-SHARK , was intercepted in Calabar on May…