Bandits Kill Three In Fresh Zamfara Attack, DestroThursday, April 25, 2024
Bandits have attacked Dauran and Zurmi town of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing three persons and abducting an yet-to-be ascertained number of people. It was learnt that the attack occured on Wednesday night with the razing down of the MTN service mast in the town, shutting d ...
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Ilaro Federal Polytechnic Denies Negligence As HND 1 Student Dies In School ClinThursday, April 25, 2024
The management of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro in Ogun State has absolved itself from the death of one of its female students, Abimbola Ajayi, saying that the death was not caused by negligence by the school clinic. The school denied the allegation in a statement issued by its Deputy Registrar, ... |
FG Diverts Flights As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos International AirportThursday, April 25, 2024
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted all flight operations from the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) following a fire at the terminal. According to officials, the fire started in the early hours of Thursday after a smoke was detected at E54 brid ... |
Just In: 118 Inmates Escape From Niger State Prison After RainstormThursday, April 25, 2024
No fewer than 118 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, as a heavy rainstorm destroyed some parts of the facility. This was confirmed in a press statement issued by the spokesperson, Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Se ... |
Peter Obi Begs Nigerians To Drill 200,000 BoreholesThursday, April 25, 2024
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has appealed to privileged Nigerians to fund the drilling of 200,000 boreholes across the country to solve the problem of clean water. The former governor of Anambra State made the appeal on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuj ... |
Federal Govt Recovers N57bn Debt From 10 MDAsThursday, April 25, 2024
The Federal Government has announced the recovery of N57 billion from the N5.2 trillion liaibilities owed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other bodies by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance Mr ... |
FG Revokes 924 Dormant Mining Licenses After 30-day UltimatumThursday, April 25, 2024
As part of efforts to sanitise the mining sector, the Federal Government has revoked 924 dormant licenses spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying licenses. Making the announcement on Wednesday at a press conference, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alak ... |
EFCC Withdraws Appeal Against Order On Yahaya Bello’s ArrestThursday, April 25, 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi High Court restraining it from arresting the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. In the notice filed on April 22, the EFCC said the withdrawal ... |
Tension As Ihite Community Stakeholders Call For Cancellation Of Election That PWednesday, April 24, 2024
Crisis is gradually brewing in Ihite Community of Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a disagreement over selection of a traditional ruler. Already, some members of the community led by the community 39;s traditional council have disowned a new king, Mr Timothy Ifurunw ... |
EFCC Hands Over 14 Forfeited Properties to Enugu State GovtWednesday, April 24, 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, on Wednesday, handed over 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal government and now ceded to the government and people of Enugu State. The transfer of the properties to Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mba was performed by the Execu ... |
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