Militants in Imo surrender arms
The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha yesterday accepted over 200 militants from the oil rich communities of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state, who publicly denounced militancy activities, vowing never to go back to the creeks.
MAN warns against reduction of products’ quantity, quality
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged its members to desist from reducing quantity and quality of their goods owing to the scarcity of foreign exchange (Forex).
Gunmen attack NTA Onitsha office, burn down building
Suspected gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) office in Onitsha, Anambra, torching some equipment and Star Times section in the premises.
Police arrest man for killing woman, son
The police in Jigawa on Wednesday said it had arrested a 30-year- old man, Haruna Barde, for allegedly killing
a 70-year -old woman and her son in Jahun Local Government Area of the state.
NCC to take enforcement action on Globacom over interconnect traffic
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced enforcement action on Globacom for not adhering to the 10 per cent threshold for interconnect traffic by telecom companies.
Abia council polls hold Dec. 17
Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) on Wednesday announced that it would conduct council elections in the state on Dec. 17, 2016.
Fraudsters use HoSF, Oyo-Ita’s Facebook account to fleece Nigerians
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor A syndicate of fraudsters has successfully used the name of the current Head of Service of the Federation to seamlessly smile to the bank. The con artists have been able to have their way to the pockets of Nigerians by creating a phantom Facebook account of Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita […]
Court declares arrest, detention of member, Air Commodore Mohammed unlawful
Abuja – The Federal High Court, Abuja, has declared as unlawful, the arrest and continued detention of retired Air Commodore Umar Mohammed, a member of the Presidential team investigating the arms deal in the country. The judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, made the declaration on Wednesday when he delivered a judgment in a suit filed by […]
Kano spends N70m to feed Pry school pupils weekly
The Kano State government says it spends N70 million weekly to feed public primary school pupils in the state.
#Edo decides: Shifting polls will not affect result, Senator
Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Chairman, Senate Committee on INEC, has said that the last minute shifting of the Edo Governorship election to Sept. 28, will not affect the expected outcome. Kyari was reacting to accusation made by the PDP that the postponement of the poll was aimed at manipulating the outcome by the ruling APC.
President Buhari felicitates with Lindsay Barret at 75
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Jamaican-born veteran journalist, Carlton Lindsay Barret, on his 75th birthday.
UEFA Champions League Fixtures
Final matches of the 2016/2017 UEFA Champions League Day 1
Boko Haram: We’re in control, says Army
Maj.-Gen Kasimu AbdulKarim, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Ibadan, says the Nigerian Army has totally decimated the activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the country.
Women who rest well feel better genital arousal-expert
Dr Adeoye Abdulmalik, an Ilorin based medical practitioner, has said that women, who rested well enjoyed better genital arousal, compared to those who had not slept for a long time.
Husband seeks divorce due to wife’s usual sleep outs
A 36-year-old husband, Samson Ebiniyi, on Wednesday urged an Ikorodu Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve his 10-year-old marriage to his, wife Modinat, for alleged stubbornness and arrogance. Ebiniyi, who resides at No. 7, Otunla Str., Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos, also cited lack of motherly care for their four children as reasons for the dissolution.
India minister chastises Britain as surrogate baby faces orphanage
India’s Foreign Minister has taken up the cause of a British couple who had a surrogate daughter in India but could be forced to leave her in an orphanage due to delays by London in processing her passport. Chris and Michele Newman are in Mumbai on a medical visa that is valid until October 7.
