N3.9bn light project fraud: Kwara to prosecute ex-Governor Ahmed
The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday urged the State Government to hand over suspects in connection with the failed N3.9 billion Kwara Light project contract. The lawmakers specifically demanded…
COVID-19: Nigeria witnessing 75% community transmission, records 348 new infections – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 1 new death and 348 new confirmed cases, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease control, NCDC. The Centre announced this in its COVID-19 Nigeria State report…
Another security man allegedly defiles a 9-year-old girl: Remanded
An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Monday ordered that a security man, Gideon Sunday who allegedly defiled a nine-year-old girl be remanded in police custody. The police charged…
I’m committed to protecting all parts of Nigeria – Buhari
The Presidency has assured that all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory will be treated equally while tackling security and socio-economic challenges facing the country. Malam Garba Shehu, the…
Former External Affairs minister, Gambari to become Buhari’s new COS
Ibrahim Gambari A former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, may be the next Chief of Staff to the President. This is coming weeks after the demise of…
23,000 flee into Niger over violence in North West Nigeria: UNHCR
Violence in northwest Nigeria has forced about 23,000 refugees to flee to Niger since April and raised concerns about the deteriorating security situation, the United Nations refugee agency said on…
COVID -19: FRSC arrests 396 vehicles for violating physical distancing measures
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 396 vehicles conveying over 2,422 passengers in its 12 Zonal Commands across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Bisi…
Nigerian prostitutes in Italy despair under Covid-19 lockdown
Nigerian migrants, some of them prostitutes in Naples and other cities of Italy, most of them undocumented, have come under heavy weight of the Covid-19 lockdown. They are part of…
COVID-19: Okowa, at The Platform, lists major challenges facing leaders
Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, said the state faced a major challenge in dealing with the informal sector in the prevailing lockdown aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. He…
Kunle Ajayi: From Fela boy to Adeboye’s son; Daddy G.O explains transformation
Pastor Kunle Ajayi, the minstrel who heralds the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to the pulpit was once a radical whom…