NCC, NSCDC team up against telecom crimes

NCC, NSCDC team up against telecom crimes

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has teamed with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to tackle some of the criminal activities bedeviling the telecom industry, such as telecom equipment vandalism and fraudulent registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards among others.
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NDLEA nab Brazilian returnee with 92 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airport

NDLEA nab Brazilian returnee with 92 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airport

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Lsw Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a Brazilian returnee and father of two, Okolie Paulinus Nwabueze at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for importing Ninety Two (92) wraps of cocaine, which he ingested and eventually excreted after days under observation in the Agency’s […]

I have forgiven those behind my ordeal – Nyame 

I have forgiven those behind my ordeal – Nyame 

By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Former governor of Taraba state, Jolly Nyame, has said he has forgiven all those who in one or another contributed to his conviction and subsequent remand at Kuje correctional centre for four years. He also said he now sees life differently and prefers to assume the position of a pathfinder going […]

60m Nigerians suffering from mental illnesses – Psychiatrist 

60m Nigerians suffering from mental illnesses – Psychiatrist 

Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses. Obindo, who is also the Chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry, West African College of Physicians, Nigeria Chapter, said this in an interview with the Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. “Mental healthcare is in a […]

Runsewe cautions on blowing Nigeria’s challenges out of proportion

Runsewe cautions on blowing Nigeria’s challenges out of proportion

The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has cautioned Nigerians against blowing the country’s problems out of proportion. The NCAC boss made the appeal in an interview with correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said that blowing the country’s problems out […]

CBN’s e-Naira game-changer of Nigerian economy – BMO

CBN’s e-Naira game-changer of Nigerian economy – BMO

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) strategy of an efficient payment system through the introduction and implementation of the e-Naira is a laudable effort that is contributing to the success of our digital economy. According to the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), also known as e-Naira, is one of the […]

NCDC announces 21 monkey pox cases in 7 days

NCDC announces 21 monkey pox cases in 7 days

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 21 more cases of monkey pox in the country within the past seven days. The NCDC via its official website announced on Sunday that the disease could be spread by close contact and exposure to an infected person’s respiratory droplets, skin lesions or bodily fluids. The […]

Kwankwaso not stepping down for Atiku, Tinubu – Campaign spokesperson

Kwankwaso not stepping down for Atiku, Tinubu – Campaign spokesperson

Mr Ladipo Johnson, spokesperson of the Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign organisation, has dispelled speculations that the candidate is considering backing other candidates. Johnson was reacting to speculations on social media that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Kwankwaso,  was considering stepping down for either the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar or […]

19-year-old student commits suicide in Osun

19-year-old student commits suicide in Osun

The Police Command in Osun on Sunday said a 19-year-old student of Ipetu-Ijesa College of Technology, Olonade Tomiwa, committed suicide in Ilesa. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Yemisi Opalola, in Osogbo. Opalola said the deceased was found hanging dead in the compound with a […]