Emir of Kano, Bayero visits father’s tomb to observe prayers
KANO - The newly appointed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has on Tuesday visited the tomb of his late father, Ado Bayero, and other past ancestors to observe prayers for their repose soul.
Police arrest nine vigilante members for torturing man to death in Kogi
The Kogi State police command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of nine members of the state Vigilante Service for allegedly torturing a man to death in Ofabo Egabenebe community in Ofu local government area of the state. The Command spokesman, DSP William Aya, who confirmed the arrests, told journalists the victim was tortured to death […]
NIOB, stakeholders mark builders’ day
Plans have been concluded for the maiden edition of the Builders’ Day organised by the Nigerian Institute of Building NIOB, and other critical stakeholders in the built environment.
Paraguayan judge orders Ronaldinho to remain in prison
Brazilian football great Ronaldinho will remain in pre-trial detention in Paraguay after a judge on Tuesday rejected his lawyer’s request that he be released on bail or to house arrest. The 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother Roberto were arrested on Friday, accused of being in possession of fake Paraguayan passports. “The judge rejected […]
Senate passes CAMA amendment bill
THE Senate Tuesday passed the Companies and Allied Matters, CAMA Amendment Act to promote financial stability and to reduce the time and cost of setting up a company.
Klopp, Guardiola voice concerns over matches behind closed doors
Jurgen Klopp said Tuesday he was unsure whether closing stadiums would help tackle the coronavirus as Pep Guardiola admitted he did not like the idea of matches being played in empty stadiums. No restrictions have yet been placed on games played in Britain and Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in front of a […]
Witnesses from OSGF frustrating Lawal’s fraud trial – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel in the ongoing trial of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, on Tuesday, expressed frustration over the attitude of witnesses from the Office of the SGF The EFCC arraigned Lawal and three others at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, […]
Three to die by hanging in Zaria
By Ibrahim Hassan Three persons have been sentenced to death by hanging for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery by the Kaduna State High Court 1 sitting at Dogarawa Sabon Gari Zaria. Those convicted by the Court were Jimoh Abdullahi, Ali Abdullahi and Na Malama, all residents of Sabon Gari Zaria of Kaduna State. READ ALSO: […]
REDAN, SCUML join forces against terrorism financing
Stakeholders in real estate sector, Tuesday, announced their commitment to join forces with the Special Control Unit on Money Laundering, SCUML, to in order to collectively checkmate the issues of money laundering and terrorism financing occasioned in the built industry.
Coronavirus: Price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light drops further to $37.22 per barrel
THE price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium oil grade has dropped further from $46.33 to $37.22 per barrel, in the international market as Coronavirus continues to spread from China to many nations, thus affecting demand.
FG committed to taking 100m Nigerians out of Poverty – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, says the Federal Government is committed to taking one hundred million Nigerians out of abject poverty. Malami said this in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the Minister on Tuesday in Abuja. The […]
