Woman, 47, docked over alleged N1.2m theft
A 47-year-old woman, Bisola Okeowo, on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing N1,244,795. Okeowo, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which she pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Bassey, told the court that the woman committed the offence […]
Reps to conclude Constitution amendment process in 2 years – Spokesman
The House of Representatives has restated commitment and determination to amend the 1999 Constitution, to meet the yearnings of all Nigerians before the end of the ninth assembly. The spokesman for the house, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia), while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, urged Nigerians to be patient with the parliament as amendment processes had […]
Court jails man 10 years for conspiracy, stealing
An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced one 33-year-old Omoloye Olajide to 10 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy and stealing from a company. Chief Magistrate Abdulhameen Lawal, however, gave Olajide an option of N110,000 fine. Lawal sentenced Olajide to three years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit stealing with an option of N50,000 fine, and […]
NAFDAC warns Nigerians against storing food in chemical containers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against storing food in containers formerly used for chemical products. Prof. Christiana Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, gave the warning on Thursday during a sensitisation campaign in Onitsha, Anambra. Adeyeye, who was represented by Mrs Ngozi Onuora, Director of Chemical Evaluation and Research […]
Death of Toritseju Jackson: FCT Police pledge thorough investigation
By Kingsley Omonobi Following the unfortunate death of Toritseju Emmanuel Jackson 23 years in the hands of unknown assailants in Abuja during the week, the FCT Police Command on Thursday said a discreet investigation has commenced into the incident. While condoling with the parents, relatives, and friends of the deceased, the Commissioner of Police, CP […]
Insecurity: 1 million school children afraid to return to school following resumption – UNICEF
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA – THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said at least one million school children among more than 37 school children in Nigeria are afraid to return to school as schools resume next month, September. The fears by the children to return to schools, the agency said, was a result of […]
Insecurity: 1m school children afraid to return to school in Nigeria — UNICEF
THE United Nations Children’s Fund,UNICEF,has said at least one million school children among more than 37 school children in Nigeria are afraid to return to school as schools resume next month, September.
Court jails man 10 years for conspiracy, stealing
An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced one 33-year-old Omoloye Olajide to 10 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy and stealing from a company. Chief Magistrate Abdulhameen Lawal, however, gave Olajide an option of N110,000 fine. Lawal sentenced Olajide to three years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit stealing with an option of N50,000 fine, and […]
FG urges fair, accurate reportage of security challenge
..Laments impact of negative media on Diasporas, investors …Names NAN Hqtrs after late Wada Maida …. As NAN seeks improved funding By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Federal Government, Thursday, challenged media practitioners to be fair and report accurately in their reportage of the security challenges in the country, especially efforts being made by it to […]
Anambra 2021: Why we stored election materials in Owerri – INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, explained yesterday in Awka that the commission decided to store the non sensitive materials for the November 6 Anambra governorship election in Owerri, Imo State because of the fire incident that occurred at its Awka state office in May this year.
Food prices ‘ll not affect distribution of quality food items to citizens — Osun Govt
Osun state government has assured residents that hike in food items prices will not affect the quality of food components it offered vulnerable citizens monthly through the Osun Food Support Scheme
Why Energy Bank is imperative in Nigeria -NAPE
By Sebastine Obasi Nigeria’s oil sector needs an energy bank to enable it have easy access to funding and enhance the capacity development of indigenous oil companies, the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, NAPE, said. Espousing the position of NAPE at a media parley in Lagos, the President, Mrs. Patricia Ochogbu stated that an energy […]
7 takeaways from Southern Governors meeting
The Nigerian Southern Governors’ Forum at its meeting of today, Thursday, 16th September 2021 held in the Government House, Enugu, Enugu State reviewed the state of the nation and the progress of implementation of the decisions reached in her previous meetings and further resolved as follows
Unknown gunmen kill Imo lawyer, 24-hour after murder of Anglican priest
Unknown gunmen have killed a lawyer, Darlington Odume, from Umudara, Amaifeke in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state.
IPOB dismisses rumours of another Sit-at-home on Friday
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has dismissed rumours making the rounds that it has ordered another Sit-at-home for Friday September, 17, 2021
Teenager arraigned for allegedly snatching motorcycle
A teenager, Mohammed Abubakar, on Thursday appeared before a Gwagwalada Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly snatching a motorcycle worth N235,000. The police charged 19-year-old Abubakar, who lives on Madam Mercy Road Dagiri, Gwagwalada, with conspiracy and theft. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Mr Abdullahi Tanko, told the court […]
