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Federal government charges new SEC board to sanitize capital market
The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the reconstituted Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), changing the new members to provide effective leadership in the capital market.
Governor Obaseki seeks more commitment in tackling trafficking, illegal migration
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration is doing a lot from its end to tackle illegal migration to Europe but needs more support from partners.
Federal government seals eight fuel stations for inaccurate pump metering
The Weights and Measures Department, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, on Thursday sealed eight fuel stations in Enugu State for inaccurate pump metering and under-dispensing of petroleum products.
NCC: SIM registration of 95.7 million subscribers invalid
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says a total of 95.7 million SIM cards being used by subscribers were not properly registered.
Taskforce arrests notorious criminal in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences has nabbed a notorious criminal for robbery and pick-pocketing in Lagos.
VIS: We are operating new mode of enforcement now in Lagos
The Vehicle Inspection Service has said it had embarked on a new mode of enforcement to carry out its operations in Lagos State effectively.
General Marwa urges ports stakeholders to block illicit drugs importation
The Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drugs Abuse, has urged maritime agencies and other ports stakeholders to support the Federal Government in eradicating importation of illicit drugs into the country.
ICPC seeks solutions to vote-buying
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday said its research wing, the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) will organise dialogue to find solutions to vote and results buying.
President Buhari condemns latest violence in Kaduna, resurgent of cultism in Rivers
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned recent violence in Kaduna state, which led to the death of 20 members of Adara community.
NCC moves to criminalise sale of pre-registered SIM cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says it is working with the National Assembly to criminalise mobile phones sim card infractions.
Kaduna imposes curfew on troubled Kajuru local council
The Kaduna State Government has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the troubled Kajuru Local Government Area.
Kogi government shuts down MTN services over N120 million debt
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) Thursday shut down the telecom service provider, MTN, in the state over alleged refusal to pay N120 million debt.
NAFDAC advises Nigerians to stop using chemicals to lighten skin
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians against the use of bleaching or “skin whitening” chemicals because they could lead to cancer and kidney malfunction.
2019 Budget: Federal government to Release New Set Of Taxes, Excise Duties
Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, said on Thursday that the Federal Government will be releasing new revenue initiatives which will include a new set of taxes and excise duties.
Customs seizes N3.06 billion Tramadol, other drugs at Onne port
Barely a week after it seized 50 containers of controlled drugs in Lagos, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the seizure of another nine 40ft containers of Tramadol and other controlled pain-killer drugs with a duty paid value of N3,060,000,000 at the Onne Port, Rivers State.
Jide Sanwo-Olu: We will open Lagos government books
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress gubernatorial candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his running mate, Femi Hamzat, on Tuesday pledged to run a transparent budgetary system if elected into office in next year’s polls.
Lagos Assembly to stem rising spates of drug abuse
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday called on Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode and all relevant stakeholders to embark on aggressive campaign against drug abuse.
FRSC: Evil forces not responsible for road crashes, fatalities
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has said that ‘ember months’ were periods in the year when people erroneously believed that evil forces on the roads were responsible for crashes and fatalities.
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Federal government charges new SEC board to sanitize capital market
The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the reconstituted Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), changing the new members to provide effective leadership in the capital market.
Oyo APC dares PDP to name those who went away with government vehicles
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has challenged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to either make public the identity of anyone in illegal possession of government property among the officials who served during the immediate past administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi or stop spending available resources on cheap blackmail and shameful propaganda.
Ola Aina: Great to provide assist for Odion Ighalo’s goal against Burundi
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is delighted to provide the assist which led to the team’s 1-0 win in Saturday’s AFCON 2019 Group B match against the Swallows of Burundi.
Troops neutralise several bandits in Sokoto, lose a soldier
Troops have neutralized scores of bandits/kidnappers in Sokoto and arrested ransom collectors and informants working for them, the Nigerian Army said on Monday.
Akwa Ibom PDP senator charged with corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Albert Bassey, a senator representing Akwa Ibom North-east, with corruption.
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Group partners police, vigilantes, others to fight crime in Anambra
Crime Prevention Campaign of Nigeria (CPCN) has organised a one-day training workshop in Nnewi, Anambra, for vigilance members, human right activists and co-operative members in preparation to tackle resurgence of criminal activities in the state.
Samuel Chukwueze: I am determined to do well in Egypt
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze says he is not distracted by interest shown by some clubs for his services, insisting his focus is on doing well at the Nations cup in Egypt on one hand and playing well for his La Liga side Villarreal on the other.
Elton John receives France’s highest civilian honour
Sir Elton John has received France's highest civilian award, the Legion d'Honneur.
Prisons officer shoots fleeing robbery suspect in Ogun
A fleeing robbery suspect, Kamoru Adedayo, has been shot by an operative of Nigerian Prisons Service, Ogun Command, after he allegedly bolted from a Black Maria, parked in the premises of the Magistrate’s Court, Abeokuta, the state capital.
Anti-graft war: INTERPOL assures federal government of cooperation
The International Police (INTERPOL) has assured the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) of cooperation in its effort to recover looted public assets.