UTME: Over 300,000 students registered – JAMB
April 26, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), has so far registered more than 300,000 candidates for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the board’s…
Sanwo-Olu approves grants worth N20m for Olympics-bound Lagos athletes
April 23, 2021 The Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Sola Aiyepeku, on Friday said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved N20 million for Lagos-based athletes going for the 2020…
EU condemns terrorist attack on Damasak, says humanitarian crisis looms
April 15, 2021 The European (EU) has condemned the latest terror attack on Damasak town of Borno, Northeastern Nigeria, warning that it can trigger a humanitarian crisis if immediate actions…
US 2020 Report cites Akwa Ibom First Lady’s case as abuse of press freedom
The United States 2020 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria has referenced the case of a report linking the wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom Governor, Deaconess…
How we got $3.2m Paris Club refund judgment – Malami
The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has explained that extra-ordinary due diligence was followed in handling the payment of the $3.2 million Paris Club refund judgment. The Minister of…
Boko Haram claims it shot down missing Air Force fighter jet
Boko Haram militant group has claimed it shot down a Nigerian fighter jet that went missing earlier this week and which the air force said may have crashed, according to…
EFCC Should Resist Political Manipulation – Atiku Reacts To Acquittal Of Dokpesi
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to resist what he described as political manipulation. Atiku’s call is in response to…
We have spent N970m on payment of ransom to bandits since 2011 – Zamfara govt
Zamfara State government says it has spent the sum of N970 million on payment of ransom to bandits to secure the release of kidnapped victims since 2011. The Commissioner of…
Missing jet may have crashed, whereabout of pilots unknown – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft that went off the radar in Borno State might have crashed, authorities said on Friday. The aircraft marked – NAF475 – had…
NBA to investigate CCT Chairman, Umar, over alleged assault of security guard
There appears no respite yet for the embattled Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Yakubu Umar as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Thursday said it…