Breaking: 51m Nigerians enroll for NIN – FG
–Total SIM registration hits 189m —Says those without NIN risk 7 or 14-yrs imprisonment —1,700 centers spread across Nigeria By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Federal Government on Thursday said about fifty one (51) million Nigerians have so far completed their enrollment in the ongoing National Identity Number, NIN. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr […]
Beggars protest low patronage in Oyo
About 250 beggars in Ibadan, on Thursday, protest low patronage by members of the public following a recent rumour that some rich men usually ‘buy’ money from them for fetish purposes.
Three men docked for allegedly forging COVID-19 certificate
Three men on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly forging COVID-19 certificate. The police charged Emmanuel Adelegan, 32; Ibrahim Abubakar, 30; and Tope Shoaga, 28, with conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and forgery. The prosecution counsel, Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Feb. […]
Police confirm attack on Sango, former sports minister
The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed an attack by gunmen on Mr Demishi Sango, a one-time Minister of Sports and the immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau. ASP Ubah Ogaba, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
I didn’t slap my student ― VC Benue State University
…says social media post intended to embarrass institution, tarnish his image By Peter Duru Vice-Chancellor of Benue State University, BSU, Prof. Tor Iorapuu has denied slapping a student of the institution saying that the mastermind of the falsehood on social media was out to embarrass the institution and also tarnish his good name and reputation. […]
CDC chair calls on residents to be community builders
The Chairman Egbe-Idimu Community Development Committee, CDC, Alhaji Kazeem Rabiu, on Thursday, called on residents to be community builders, irrespective of their position or status.
Herdsmen Menace: Lack of political will festering insecurity— Reps member
South/Ipokia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Mr. Kolawole Mobolorunduro, on Thursday, lamented that lack of political will to enforce laws has made insecurity fester all over the country.
Calebella introduces new way for realtors to earn better
Calebella Integritas Project Limited, a property development, and management company has launched its Achieve 1.0 conference, providing an opportunity for realtors to expand their income and earn better
PICTORIAL: Protest grounds Ibadan, as Customs break into Bodija rice traders’ shops
Some of the rice traders, whose shops were broken into by men of the Federal Operations Unit of Nigeria Customs, staged a peaceful protest to the Governor’s Office at Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday.
Kano women now sports lovers because of SWAN ― Pioneer Perm Sec
By Bashir Bello, Kano The Pioneer Permanent Secretary of Kano State Ministry of Sport, Ibrahim Sagagi on Thursday said married women in the state are now in love with sports because of reportage by members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN. This was also as he said the contributions of the association led […]
Unimeier in Italy Announces Appointment of Farouk Khailann as Senior Advisor
Universita Di Medicina Integrata Economia E Ricerca(University of Integrated Medicine, Economics and Research)in Italy has announced today that Farouk Khailann, a world-renowned business leader and CEO of Premium Africa Holdings has been appointed as Senior Advisor, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Farouk to the Unimeier family,” said Dr Emanuele Mosca, President of the […]
Military arrests 23 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Plateau
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, has arrested 23 suspects over kidnapping, armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms, and other criminal activities. The Commander of the task force, Maj.-Gen. Dominic Onyemelu, presented the suspects to newsmen on Thursday in Jos. Onyemelu said […]
Insecurity: NYSC wants deployment of more troops to orientation camps
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has called for deployment of more troops to its Orientation Camps nationwide in view of the growing security challenges. The Chairman, Governing Board of NYSC, Amb. Fatima Abubakar made the call when she led members of the board on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. […]
WHO warns of possible coronavirus surge during Easter, Ramadan
An official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday warned of a possible surge in coronavirus infections in the Middle East region during the Islamic month of Ramadan and the Easter holiday. Some Christians will celebrate Easter this weekend, while others, such as Egypt’s Coptic Christians, will celebrate in May. Ramadan, where observant Muslims […]
VP Osinbajo presides over FEC, Tripartite committee
…VP in charge in the Villa ― Source Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Wednesday, chaired the Tripartite Consultative Committee of the Executive, Legislature and leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja, few hours after presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council due to the President’s absence. In […]
FG to explore opportunities in Potato Value Chain
The Federal Government is to explore opportunities within the Potato Value Chain to further achieve food nutrition and security in the country, official says. Hajia Karima Babangida, the Director of Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated this at the Potato Value Chain Stakeholders’ Workshop on adoption utilisation of OFSP […]
