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NDLEA warns of alarming rate of drug abuse in Yobe
Yobe command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday said future of youth in the state was in great danger except drastic measures were taken to check the excessive consumption of hard drugs.
Three Internet fraudsters bag one year imprisonment each
A High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday sentenced three internet fraudsters to a year each for fraud.
Police arraign man for stealing bible, phone from church
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 22-year-old man, Eniola Kareem, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Bible and phone worth N2,500 from Word Life Bible Church, Ayobo, Lagos.
Naira closes at N359.5 per dollar at parallel market in Lagos
The Naira on Tuesday closed at N359.5 to a dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, newsmen reports.
Google News Initiative challenge launched for Middle East, Africa, Turkey
Google on Tuesday opened the Google News Initiative (GNI) challenge for media publishers in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.
Five persons killed, houses burnt in fresh Tiv/Jukun crisis
Five persons were killed on Tuesday and several houses burnt in a fresh crisis between the Tiv and Jukuns in Rafinkada Village of Wukari local government area of Taraba.
Aisha Buhari wants more women in seafaring profession
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday asked maritime agencies to review subsisting policies to accommodate more Nigerian women in the seafaring profession.
Federal government reiterates commitment to fight against insecurity, corruption
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will consolidate on the achievements of its past administration.
Armenian ex-leader arrested on allegation of abuse of power
A former president of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, was arrested on Tuesday on an allegation that he abused his power in authorizing a violent crackdown on protests more than a decade ago.
NCC advocates broadband development to drive industrial revolution
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stressed the need for broadband development to drive 4th Industrial Revolution in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the country.
NCAA investigates helicopter’s landing on Benin-Ore highway
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has begun full-scale investigation to ascertain the viral video of the helicopter that landed on the Benin-Ore Expressway on Sunday.
Senate President: No jumbo salary for National Assembly members
The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has said that there was nothing like jumbo salary for National Assembly members as being speculated in some quarters.
Court strikes out N5.6 billion pension scam suit against ex-Oyo head of service, 11...
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday struck out a N5.6 billion pension scam suit against Alhaja Kudirat Adeleke, a former Head of Service in the state, and 11 others for lack of diligent prosecution.
Retirees protest, demand 15 months pension, gratuities from Osun government
Retirees in Osun, under the aegis of Forum of 2011/2012 Pensioners, on Tuesday protested to demand the payment of 15 months backlog of pension and gratuities from the state government.
Stakeholder calls for policy to regulate mining sector
Shehu Abui, the Danmasani of Marwa, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has urged the Federal Government to formulate policies to regulate the country’s solid minerals and mining sector.
Actress Queen Wokoma splits from husband
Nollywood actress Queen Wokama’s marriage to Rivers state-born politician Prince Kalade Allison has reportedly crashed.
Tribunal reserves ruling on application seeking withdrawal of HDP’s petition against President Buhari
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday reserved ruling on an application seeking the withdrawal of petition challenging the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari, filed by Hope Democratic Party (HDP).
Nigerian Army issues 24-hour ultimatum to bandits in Zamfara
The Force Commander, Operation Hadarin Daji, Maj.-Gen. Jide Ogunlade on Tuesday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to bandits in Zamfara state to either surrender or face “unprecedented fire-fight”.
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Senator Amosun: Allegations of arms stockpile, surrendering, laughable
Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has described as laughable, allegations he stockpiled firearms before the general elections and hurriedly handed them over to the police a day to handover.
NDLEA warns of alarming rate of drug abuse in Yobe
Yobe command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday said future of youth in the state was in great danger except drastic measures were taken to check the excessive consumption of hard drugs.
Demolition: FCTA gives two weeks ultimatum to Lokogoma residents
In order to save lives, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has given residents of Lokogoma two weeks ultimatum to vacate structures built on waterways to give room for demolition and get the corridors cleared for water flow freely.
Afcon: Kenneth Omeruo sends Super Eagles to the knockout stage
Kenneth Omeruo scores send half goals to send Super Eagles in the knockout stage of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday evening encounter.
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Plateau elders set agenda for Governor Lalong’s second term
In Plateau State, the last four years administration of Governor Simon Lalong and now Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) came with overwhelming security challenges that are gradually eroding.
Shehu Dikko: NFF have paid Super Falcons’ entitlements
Shehu Dikko, the second vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has denied an allegation that they owed the women's team outstanding bonuses and allowances
Man sells baby for N150,000 in Anambra
27-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly selling his three-day-old boy in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Federal government gives free medical service to Bwari residents
Some residents of Bwari Area Council of the FCT who participated in a Federal Government’s free medical intervention programme, have commended the effort, while calling for a consistent medical intervention.
Ooni of Ife: We’ll kick killer herdsmen out of Southwest
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has decried the high rate of crimes linked to Fulani herdsmen in the South-West geopolitical zone and declared that criminal elements among the herders in Yorubaland would soon be kicked out.