FG bans El-Zakzaky’s Shiites activities nationwide, says IGP
The Inspector-General of Police has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) government has officially classified as a terrorist organisation and proscribed the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) led by Ibraheem El-Zakzaky.
Tips for preventing acne
Keep your face clean. Wash your face twice daily to remove impurities, dead skin cells, and extra oil from your skin’s surface. Use warm, not hot, water and a mild facial cleanser. Using a harsh soap (like deodorant body soap) can hurt already inflamed skin and cause more irritation.
Umuahia FMC tackles diversion of patients
UMUAHIA—In a bid to improve the internally-generated revenue, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, has threatened to sack any medical doctor that diverts patients from the hospital to a private clinic.
Assembly sets up 16-man c’ttee to screen commissioner-nominees
LAGOS—Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday, inaugurated a 16-man ad-hoc committee to screen nominees for commissioners and Special Advisers from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Abia commissioner tasks NAWOJ on career, motherhood
UMUAHIA—Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Kalu, has urged Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, to effectively combine their career and motherhood.
Police kill 4 kidnappers in Taraba
Jalingo—Four suspected kidnappers were reportedly killed by the Police in Bali Local Government area of Taraba State, while Ogun State Police Command rescued no fewer than seven kidnapped victims and arrested 41 suspected kidnappers.
EFCC arrests Kwara Director, 6 MFB MDs over N2bn fraud
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office, has arrested Mr. Segun Soewu, Director-General, Kwara State Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, over an alleged N2 billion fraud.
Lagos Assembly to probe abandoned N5.6bn cardio-renal facility
LAGOS—THE Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, moved to probe the abandoned N5.6 billion Ultra-Modern Cardiac and Renal health facility located near the General Hospital, Gbagada.
Women abducted, 22 killed, as gunmen raid Katsina communities
NO fewer than 22 persons were reportedly killed, while many women were abducted when suspected bandits attacked Zangon-Kankara and Makera in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
CAF Champions League: Kano Pillars stay put in Kaduna for Kotoko
Aiteo Cup winners Kano Pillars will remain in Kaduna to prepare for the first leg CAF Champions League tie against visiting Ashanti Kotoko of Kumasi, Ghana on August 9.
Tidi laments death of Okere-Urhobo of Kingdom
WARRI—Chairman Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Dr Michael Tidi, has lamented the death of Okere Urhobo Kingdom monarch, Professor Paul Okumagba, Idama II, saying he will be greatly missed by the council and the state in general.
