FG to build 3 new custodial centres
The Federal Government will be constructing three new custodial centres with 3,000 capacity to ease congestion in correctional homes in the country. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, made this known on Friday at the inauguration of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Osun State Command Headquarters Complex, in Osogbo. Aregbesola said the new custodial facilities […]
PIB: Senator cautions Niger Delta lawmakers against instigating statements
Sen Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo (APC – Bayelsa East) has urged Niger Delta senators not to instigate violence in the region by making malicious and unfounded statements over the recently passed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)
The Voice Nigeria Season 3 finale airs 9pm on Saturday
The most anticipated music reality TV show finale, The Voice Nigeria Season 3 finale will air this Saturday at 9pm across African Magic Channels and Views TV. This season of The Voice Nigeria is the first production of the show in Nigeria. Previous seasons of the show were produced in South Africa.
While I was away
Not to know is bad. Not to wish to know is worse – African proverb Loyal readers of this great paper with fairly long memories will remember me as a weekly columnist who took a break. It turned out to be a lot longer than I planned, but I am glad for the opportunity to […]
MultiChoice thinks corporate businesses in revamped packages
Pay-TV Service Provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, yesterday, unveiled simplified DStv Business packages for businesses and corporate organizations in Nigeria.
NiMet predicts 3 days thunderstorms, cloudiness from Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and cloudy weather conditions from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Adamawa, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Yobe and Taraba states in the morning hours of Saturday. It also predicated thunderstorms over parts […]
FRSC in Rivers commends collaborative efforts of NEMA
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Rivers has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for its collaborative role in traffic management that resulted in zero crash during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.
Remains of late Utuama laid to rest amid tears, eulogies
DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, former Governors James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan, Thursday, attended the burial ceremony Mrs Tuwere Tuwere Utuama, wife of erstwhile Deputy Governor of the State, Prof Amos Utuama at Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.
How Police arrested 3 suspected killers of security personnel in Akwa Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of two police officers, a private security officer and a little boy at Tranquility Hotel in Nung Oku, Uyo. The suspects, who were alleged to be specialists in destroying ATM machines, were arrested on July 10 by operatives of the Anti-robbery Squad […]
Group kicks against plot to sabotage Buhari’s administration
Some concerned Nigerians under the aegis of Africa’s New Dawn, has said it will hold awareness rallies to rid Nigerians and the international community of any plot to sabotage the Buhari-led-administration.
Two attacks in two nights decimate Kataf villages
By Ifriam Koyan, who was in Gora SHRILLS of their frightened voices mixed with the deadliness of the crackle of their burning abodes were drowned by the booming guns that ended their lives well before the ashes of their houses ran cold. The head count at dawn recorded nine people dead, burnt beyond recognition, others […]
Could drone techs become prevalent as African govts step up fight against Terrorism?
By Wes Martin Recently, 77 member nations of a global coalition brought together to seek out solutions to combating the Islamic State (IS) , convened to address the alarming increase of extremist terrorist activities perpetuated across African contest the continent of Africa. “We see big challenges on the horizon. We recognize that we can’t tackle […]
NEMA records zero accident on roads in S/East in Eld-el-Kabir — Official
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it recorded zero accident on roads within South-East during Special Operation Eagle Eyes for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The South-East Coordinator of NEMA, Mr James Eze, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Enugu after debriefing NEMA’s 25-man staff deployed for the operation. According […]
Community leaders in FCT decry lack of basic amenities
Some community leaders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday decried the lack of basic amenities in their communities
TABLE TENNIS: Oshonaike, Edem, Omotayo begin medal race
Funke Oshonaike will take on Liu Juan of the U.S. on Saturday as Team Nigeria begin their quest for a first-ever medal in the Olympic Games’ tennis event. Oshonaike will be playing in a preliminary round match in the women’s singles event of the competition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. The game is billed for […]
Tension as Lagos, Ogun hold council polls today
By Clifford Ndujihe, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Evelyn Usman, James Ogunnaike, Olayinka Ajayi & Gabriel Olawale After months of preparations, Lagos and Ogun states will hold local council polls, today (Saturday). No fewer than 6,570,291 registered voters are expected to exercise their franchise across 13,323 polling units in 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs in Lagos In Ogun, […]
