Court jails man for N2.4m job scam in Maiduguri
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on Thursday, September 17, 2020 convicted and sentenced one Nuhu Lawan to prison for job […]
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Nigeria pledges support for consolidation of democracy in ECOWAS countries
Nigeria would within the limits of resources do her best to support the consolidation of democracy in West African countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. […]
COVID-19 Report: Over 700, 000 households are vulnerable in Abuja
The Minister of State, Federal Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has disclosed that with the validation of the social register, the administration has identified […]
Niger govt restates ban on articulated vehicles
The Niger State Government says it would not go back on the restriction order of heavy trucks plying the state-owned roads which took effect on […]
Edo election, a litmus test for country’s commitment to free, credible election
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said that the election in Edo State was another litmus test for a broad assessment of the […]
NHRC calls on govt to decriminalize petty crimes
NHRC calls on govt to decriminalize petty offencesThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on government at all levels to put measures in place […]
Sagay tackles AGF over bill aimed at weakening EFCC law
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has criticised the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, […]
FEC okays creation of crime proceeds management agency
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a bill that seeks to, among other things, create an agency that will be saddled with the responsibility […]
Traditional rulers should be given constitutional roles to tackle insecurity, says Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that for Nigeria to surmount security challenges confronting it, traditional rulers in the country should be […]
We installed 36 signages, removed 2,747 for standard in FCTA – Director
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has given insight into why 36 new signages have been installed with 2,747 others removed. Addressing journalists on […]
Buhari unveils Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary logo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the logo and theme for Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. The president logo and theme on Wednesday before the commencement […]
Nigeria must strengthen local capacities to achieve economic growth – Lawan
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has said for Nigeria to experience exponential growth in the economy, efforts must be made to […]
COVID-19 pandemic to cost football N5.4trn this year, says FIFA
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cost club football 14 billion dollars (about N5.4 trillion) this year worldwide, a leading official at the global football […]
Court orders resident doctors to resume work
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), to call off its industrial action immediately. Delivering a […]
Poverty helping Nigeria battle COVID19 – FG
The upper chamber of the Nigerian parliament on Tuesday reviewed the nation’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and submitted that the European style adopted by […]