Insecurity: Kano bans movies on kidnapping, hooliganism
WORRIED by growing insecurity in the country, especially in the Northern region, the Kano State government has announced stringent measures to stem the tide of criminality and restore some sense of orderliness in the state. Among the new measures is the banning of movies at cinemas promoting kidnapping, hooliganism, drug abuse and phone-snatching. The Executive […]
Ife/Modakeke killings: I killed Modakeke woman to avenge my four siblings, says 35-year-old Ife indigene
On several occasions, we have exchange gunshots and we do have casualties. So, during one of the attacks recently, I killed one Modakeke woman to avenge the death of four of my siblings (3 brothers, one sister) that were killed on their farmlands by the Modakekes at different invasions.
Reps committee visits Jamaica, seeks to strengthen bilateral relationship
By Adesina Wahab The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has paid a working visit to Jamaica and met officials of the Caribbean nation with the promise of a better and stronger relationship between the two countries. The committee members, led by the Chairman, Hon. Dr Yusuf Buba Yakub were met on arrival by […]
MSMEs: New national officers emerge at NASME
By Cynthia Alo The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, NASME, has elected into offices, new president and other national executives at the 8th annual general meeting of the association in Abuja. According to a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Mr Mike Alade, Engr. Abdulrasid Yarima, a quality assurance […]
China to tighten clampdown on virtual currency mining
National Development and Reform Commission China, on Friday, said the country would step up its crackdown on virtual currency mining as part of the nation’s efforts to save energy and cut carbon emissions. A report published by the commission on Friday said the virtual currency mining is energy-intensive, produces high carbon emissions and contributes little […]
FG issues security alert ahead of 61st Independence Anniversary
The Federal Government has alerted the general public to heightened security activities preparatory to the events marking the country’s 61st Independence anniversary. The alert was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. ALSO READ: Kebbi Govt spends N4.5bn on classrooms, other projects — […]
Messi ruled out of PSG game against Montpellier
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Paris St Germain’s match against Montpellier FC on Saturday due to a bone bruising injury, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday.
Wife of late Dr Tosin Ajayi approaches court to bar Helen Prest’s ownership interest in husband’s estate
Mrs. Oluyemisi Ajayi, wife of the Late Dr. Tosin Ajayi of First Foundation, and her five children have filed a suit in the Lagos High Court seeking an order that Mrs Oluyemisi Ajayi and Dr. Ajayi’s children (including, Tomisin Ajayi, Helen Prest’s daughter) are the only ones entitled to share in the late medical doctor’s […]
Otulu: Obi of Ogwashi-Uku cautions neighbouring communities over provocation
The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, has appealed to his neighbouring communities to eschew provocative utterances and misrepresentation of facts over which kingdom Otulu community belongs. The monarch is the brother of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and current Director-General of the […]
Police investigates killing of an officer in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has begun investigation into the killing of an officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde, at a a raid of criminal hideouts in Ajao Estate, Lagos on Thursday
Police investigates killing of an officer in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has begun investigation into the killing of an officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde, at a a raid of criminal hideouts in Ajao Estate, Lagos on Thursday.
