Rivers to shut illegal schools in September
Rivers Government will in September close schools operating illegally in the state, Mr David Briggs, Chairman, Rivers State Secondary Schools Board, has said. Briggs gave the assurance in an interview with the Newsmen on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. He urged proprietors of such schools to apply formally to the state Ministry of Education for registration […]
NiMet to partner Austrian Meteorological Coy on forecast services
The Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Sani Mashi, says the agency is prepared to partner ABIMET, an Austrian based meteorological services provider, to improve weather forecast services in Nigeria.
Housewife in court over alleged theft of pigs
A housewife, Mrs Kemi Joshua, 30, was on Wednesday brought before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving two stolen pigs valued at N100,000.
Yudala cautions smartphone users on free public Wi-Fi
Yudala, an e-commerce company has cautioned smartphone users on the use of free public Wi-Fi, due to the risk of information hacking.
Our position on removal of Ven. Taiwo – Lagos CAN
The Lagos State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday called for understanding of Lagosians on the removal of the presiding Chaplain of Chapel of Christ the Light Church, Lagos.
Philippines: I will not talk to terrorists-president
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines on Wednesday said he would not talk to Muslim rebels who are fighting the military and occupying parts of a southern city. He also said that he was determined to keep the Islamic State group out of Philippines. Duterte’s latest remarks on the crisis in Marawi City are a change […]
We’ll mobilise 2m signatures to compel Duke to contest presidency in 2019 – Group
NIGERIA needs a young, energetic and intelligent president who can turn the situation in the country around by enthroning peace, progress and prosperity to stop the suffering and insecurity in the country.
Corruption: Group seeks establishment of special court
The Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights (YIAVHA), an NGO, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to set up a special court for corrupt persons
Release abducted students, Lagos lawmaker appeals to kidnappers
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Segun Olulade, on Wednesday appealed to the abductors of six students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, in Epe to release them from captivity.
Putin removes some sanctions against Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday removed some sanctions against Turkey that had been imposed in the aftermath of a Turkish fighter jet shooting down a Russian warplane on the Syrian border in 2015.
Manchester attacker bought most bomb parts himself: UK police
Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi likely purchased most of the key bomb components himself and many of his actions were carried out alone, British police investigating the attack said.
Okorocha sacks cabinet, 27 LG transition committees
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday sacked the state executive council and 27 local government transition committees with immediate effect.
British PM May could lose majority in June 8 election: YouGov projection
Prime Minister Theresa May could lose control of parliament in Britain’s June 8 election, according to a projection by polling company YouGov.
BBC: Driver killed, four journalists injured in Kabul attack
One BBC employee has been killed and four journalists injured in the bomb attack in Kabul, the broadcaster confirmed.
President Buhari will bequeath better future to Nigerian Youths – Adesina
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina has called for the support of all Nigerians for President Muhammadu Buhari to bequeath a better future to the Nigerian youths.
Police uncover illegal firearms factory in Benue
MAKURDI—Benue State Police Command has uncovered an illegal firearms factory at Tse-Tyungu, Kyado District of Ukum Local Government Area; arrested three suspects, with several finished and unfinished firearms recovered.
