The Lagos State Film and Videos Censors Board (LSFVCB) on Tuesday said that 30 traders had been arrested in clampdown on sellers of pirated films in the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Mr Dele Balogun, said in a statement that the traders were arrested after a week-long raid on pirated films outlets in […]

By Victoria Ojeme – Abuja The acting Head of Service of the Federation Folasade Yemi-Esan has disclosed that plans have been concluded to review the current Apar system of grading performance of civil servants for efficiency. Dr Yemi -Esan stated this at the annual lecture of the Council of Retired Former Permanent Secretaries, CORFEPS, Abuja […]

The Senate on Tuesday called for a check on the nation’s unemployment rate in the country through a diversified economy. Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi made the observation in Abuja at a roundtable on solid mineral sector. The roundtable is entitled: “Need for continuous implementation of policy reforms for the diversification of the Nigerian economy through […]

United States House Democrats and the White House announced a deal on a modified North American trade pact, handing the US  President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win Tuesday on the same day that impeachment charges were announced against him. Both sides hailed the deal as a win for American workers. They said the […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia Command on Tuesday revealed that 25 persons lost their lives and 326 injured in 71 auto crashes recorded from January to November. Mr Meshach Jatau, the FRSC Sector Commander in the state made the disclosure at the 2019 “Ember Months” Road Safety Campaign Rally at Umuahia. Jatau said […]

By Gabriel Enogholase – Benin Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has kicked against the newly introduced marriage certificate law by the Federal Government and chided the Ministry of Interior of imposing such anti-Christian law on the church. National President of the fellowship, Rev.(Dr.) Felix Omobude, who disclosed this in Benin in a statement, described the […]

A sensational finish from a seemingly impossible angle by the Egyptian sent the defending champions through at the top of their group. Mohamed Salah has sent Twitter into a spin after scoring a marvellous second goal for Liverpool in a vital Champions League game against Red Bull Salzburg. The Reds were not guaranteed to progress […]

At least 26 male cross-dressers have been arrested at a birthday party in Kano State. The Deputy Commander of the Islamic Police in the state, Tasiu Ishaq, said the young men, who were dressed as women, were detained on Sunday. “It is a shame that men and good citizens can put up such behaviour and […]

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts at promoting news literacy and strong professional journalism in the country.

…Promises relief materials for 2million flood victims By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Interim Management Committee IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Housing to halt the continued wave of contracts duplication in the Niger Delta region by various tiers of government. Executive Director, […]