NIMASA moves against illegal fishing in Nigerian waters
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sought partnership with Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to...
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Man jailed 9 months for swindling business partner of N12m
A Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday sentenced a man, Jamilu Muazu to nine months imprisonment for swindling...
UBEC gets $98m to boost bilingual education
The Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a multi-year financial facility programme of 98 million...
Cameroonian refugees cross river to Chad as carnage displaces thousands
Cameroonian farmer Saleh Abderamane was bleeding from a machete wound to his head when his relatives ferried him across the...
2 travel agents jailed 5 years each for visa fraud
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday sentenced two travel agents to five years imprisonment for visa fraud....
South Africa’s High Court orders former President Zuma to go back to jail
South Africa’s High Court ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to jail after setting aside the decision to release...
Police confirm armed robbery attacks on commercial banks, killings in Kogi
The Police in Kogi have confirmed Tuesday’s robbery attacks on three commercial banks in Egbe and Odo-Ere in Yagba-West Local...
EFCC smashes fake currency syndicate, warns Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested members of a syndicate who specialise in counterfeiting foreign currencies, especially...
COVID-19 testing in Ghana not aimed at embarrassing Nigerians – Envoy
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Amb. Rashid Bawa says the requiredCoronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Procedures for travellers to his country are...
FG forcing university lecturers to embark on strike – ASUU
The Bauchi Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the attitude of the Federal Government...
Guinness Record holder seeks donation to build libraries across nation
Mr Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi, World Guinness Record Holder in 2018 Longest Marathon Reading Aloud Contest, on Wednesday called on philanthropists, government...
Aiteo’s spill impacted our fishing, farming- Bayelsa-Rivers communities
The Nov. 5 oil spill from a well operated by Aiteo in Nembe has spread to communities, fishing and farming...
Nigeria records 730 new COVID-19 cases in 10 states, FCT
Nigeria recorded 730 new cases of COVID-19 in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing the total number...
Land swap programme will save FG N1trn – FCT minister
The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Muhammad Bello, says the Land Swap Programme will save the Federal Government nearly...
Ugwuanyi applauds Wike on projects execution
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday commended Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers for his giant stride on infrastructures...
Okowa seeks legislative backings to contain crude oil theft
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday forwarded an executive Bill to the State House of Assembly for consideration of...
Osinbajo commends Buhari, Uzodimma for attracting MSME Clinic to Imo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and Gov. Hope Uzodimma for their efforts in attracting the Micro,...
Colloquium: Ikpeazu, traditional rulers, others pay tribute to late Eze Enweremadu
Abia Government, traditional rulers and other prominent Abia indigenes took turns on Tuesday to pay tribute to a foremost traditional...
Nigerians in Italy appeal to FG for passport booklets
Nigerians living in Italy have appealed to the Federal Government for the regular supply of international passport booklets to the...
Allow parties to decide mode of primary election – PDP chieftain
Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has faulted the adoption of direct primaries by the...
