Police rescue kidnapped victims, recover rustled cows, stolen vehicle in Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Command in Zamfara said it rescued five kidnapped victims, recovered 11 rustled cows and stolen vehicles in Kaura Namoda, Birnin-Magaji and Gusau local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Muhammad Shehu. “In its […]
Bandits kill 19 in Birnin Gwari, Kajuru LGAs in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed from security agencies, the killing of 19 citizens in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna Central Senatorial District.
NAFDAC shuts factory for revalidating expired curry, thyme
By Sola Ogundipe A food manufacturing company, Every Rose Limited, manufacturers of SomGeo brand of spices has been shut by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, over revalidation of expired SomGeo brand of curry and thyme spices. A statement signed by the Resident Media Consultant to NAFDAC, Sayo Akintola, said the […]
COVID-19: Don’t create vaccine divide between rich, poor nations, says WHO
By Sola Ogundipe As countries all over the world are rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations amid the scramble for the acquisition of enough vaccine doses, the World Health Organisation, WHO has warned against the creation of what it described as a vaccine divide between rich and poor nations. The WHO Special Envoy on COVID-19, Dr David […]
Obaseki decries corruption in state healthcare system
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has decried the level of corruption in the state’s healthcare system, describing it as a deliberate act to run down the system. Obaseki, who stated this in Benin. on Sunday, at a town hall meeting with health practitioners in the state, added that the meeting with the doctors, was convened […]
Army Lieutenant to Captain promotion exam 2021 begins in Delta
A total of 225 officers (Lieutenants) of the Nigerian Army are participating for the 2021 Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examinations under strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols commenced in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
Commonwealth doctors raise alarm over rising incidences of cervical cancer
By Chioma Obinna As the world weekend marked 2021 World Cancer Day, President of the CommonWealth Meďical Association, CMA, has raised the alarm over increasing incidences of Cervical cancer among women in the region even as he urged leaders in the region to integrate cancer prevention within the framework of their Universal Health Coverage, […]
Akwa Ibom: Teachers to face sack over truancy, laxity
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo Akwa Ibom state Government has stated its determination and readiness to henceforth disengage any teacher under its employ displaying acts of truancy and academic laxity. Chairman of the State Secondary Education Board (SSEB), Dr Ekaette Ebong Okon, who made this known weekend while interacting with newsmen in Uyo, said government […]
Kachikwu’s books attest to our govt’s transparency in oil sector — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, last week, said the four books recently published and presented by his former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, attested to details of his administration’s effort at ensuring transparency in the oil sector of the economy.
Makinde’s aide warns against false social media alarms on security situation
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa, has warned against the growing false security alarms in the form of fake audio and video posts on social media, declaring that residents of the state should ignore such contents.
Gbajabiamila commiserates with House member over gunmen attack in Sokoto
The Speaker of the House of Representative, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday commiserated with Alhaji Abdullahi Salame (APC- Sokoto), who was attacked by gunmen at his residence in Sokoto state. Salame, who represent Gwadabawa/Illela Federal Constituency, was attacked by gunmen on Jan. 30, around 3am at his Bado area residence in the state. READ ALSOOha […]
Aig-Imoukhuede Institute commences leadership programme for public servants
The Aig-Imoukhuede Institute and the Africa Initiative for Governance have announced the commencement of the AIG Public Leaders Programme in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Introducing the programme, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Founder and Chairman of the Aig-Imoukhuede Institute, said: “As part of our objectives to drive public sector transformation, we […]
Oha attack: Isiaka fumes, demands justice
James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – The 2019 gubernatorial candidate on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has condemned the attack on Oha village in Imeko, Imeko-Afon local government area of Ogun state by people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The incident, was said resulted in the gruesome […]
18-year-old girl kills mother in domestic crisis
By Peter Duru, Makurdi An 18-year-old girl Winifred Ingyaji has reportedly killed her mother, Mrs. Mbachirin Ashiekaa after bathing her with boiled water in a domestic crisis that was triggered by a missing detergent. Vanguard gathered that the crisis started at the Innyongun Wadata Makurdi residence of the family when a minor altercation between Winifred […]
Lagos clears air on controversial Opebi land tussle
..Accuses Ubani of cheap blackmail By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government said that the Committee of Inquiry set up to look into the complaint of a lawyer, Monday Ubani, published on social media on December 31, 2020, in respect of land situated at 1, Folorunsho Kuku Street, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, has submitted its […]
Hoodlums kill APC ward chairman at registration training centre in Benue – Police
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the murder of Mr Tersoo Ahu, the Ward Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gboko South, Gboko Local Government Area by suspected hoodlums. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi. Anene […]
