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Evans’ co-defendant undergoes failed surgery in prison custody
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos yesterday heard that Linus Okpara, one of the men on trial alongside suspected billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike alias Evans, had allegedly undergone a failed surgery.
Edo government warns Nigerians to beware of greedy politicians
Edo State Government has called Nigerians to disregard the schemes of a few greedy individuals who have been angling to corner the state’s resources for themselves through the dissemination of fake news and rumours in the media.
Thank you for not converting me to Islam – Minister tells President Buhari
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday jokingly thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for not converting him to Islam, saying he was misunderstood and criticised for associating with the president.
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan available for Nations Cup after president intervenes
Ghana striker, Asamoah Gyan, has bowed to a presidential request to make himself available for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations, just 48 hours after announcing his international retirement.
Presidency orders clearance of congestion in Apapa Port within two weeks
A Presidential directive has been issued for the immediate clearing up of the Apapa gridlock and the restoration of law and order to Apapa and its environs within 2 weeks.
Flood: Niger government warns farmers to avoid riverbanks
The Niger Government has warned people living and farming around flood-prone areas to move away from such places, to avoid flooding.
Lagos uncovers plot to disrupt ongoing polio vaccination
The Lagos State Government says it has uncovered plot by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) by administering harmful vaccines to children to disrupt the ongoing Polio vaccination in the state.
Betsy Obaseki blames irregular migration on poverty
Wife of Edo Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has identified man-made poverty, greed and bad governance by past administrations in Nigeria as the root causes of irregular migration.
Jigawa government releases N192m for improvement of Dutse water supply
The Managing Director of Jigawa Water Board, Zayyan Rabiu, on Monday said that the state government has released N192 million for the improvement of water supply in Dutse metropolis.
Man docked for cultism, possession of firearm
The Police in Lagos on Tuesday docked a man, Toheeb Olapade, 26, at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, with charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and being a member of a secret cult.
Hotel supervisor steals employers N.15 million
A 49-year-old hotel supervisor, Dotun Akingbade, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged theft of N154,000 belonging to his employer.
Enugu government designates 12 courts for juvenile cases
The Enugu State Government has designated 12 courts, three in each senatorial zone, for the hearing of juvenile cases in the state.
Governor Masari: We recovered 32,672 animals from rustlers
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday says the dialogue method adopted by the state government between herders and farmers had resulted in the recovery of over 32,672 animals from rustlers from 2015 to date.
Katsina council begs for reconstruction of central market
The Daura Local Government Council in Katsina State has appealed to the State Government to reconstruct the Daura central market to boost its economic activities and revenue base.
Governor Ahmed denies moving state-owned property out of government house
The Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed-led Kwara State Government has denied moving State-owned property out of the Government House.
800 teachers set to retire in Edo
Their retirement followed decision of Governor Godwin Obaseki to adhere strictly to the rules which stated that workers are to retire from service having attained 60 years or spent 35 years in service.
Lassa fever: Kebbi government confirms six cases, one death
The Kebbi State Government on Sunday confirmed one death from six cases of Lassa Fever in the state.
Governor Akeredolu: Cannabis cultivation in Ondo not yet legal
The Ondo State Government has said it is not yet legal to cultivate cannabis, popularly known as Indian hemp, in the state.
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ICPC: President Buhari’s fight against corruption driven by political will
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption is driven by political will.
Former Governor Fayose hails Kayode Fayemi’s election as NGF chairman
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi over his election as the chairman of Nigeria’s Governor’s Forum.
Two migrants die after hiding in fuel truck in Serbia
Two migrants who hid inside an empty fuel truck have died after being hospitalised in northern Serbia, hospital staff said Thursday.
CSO seeks probe of Amnesty coordinator
Civil Society Organisation, Niger Delta Transformation Forum, has called on the National Assembly (NASS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other law enforcement agencies of government to probe the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, for corrupt activities.
NCC: Investment in Nigeria’s telecom industry stands at $70 billion
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the total investment in the Nigerian telecom industry is currently estimated at $70 billion.
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Gombe civil servant jailed for using forged NECO results
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Gombe zonal office, has secured the conviction of one Adamu Mudi, at the state High Court 2, on one count bordering on cheating and forgery.
Typo on Australian $50 embarrasses central bank
Red-faced bank bosses in Australia admitted to an embarrassing error on Thursday, revealing their state-of-the-art $50 note had a typo.
Edo election: PDP promises transparent primaries to ensure victory
The leadership the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, says it will organise transparent primaries to ensure emergence of credible and popular candidate for the 2020 governorship election in the state.
LMC announces new dates for NPFL matchday 21 and 22 fixtures
The League Management Company (LMC) has announced changes in the dates for the last set of fixtures in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) abridged season.
Max Allegri inducted into Italian Football Hall of Fame
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has been inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame.