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Food dealers petition minister, police chief over extortion
Food stuff dealers in Anambra State have raised alarm over alleged extortion from their members nationwide by workers attached to Federal Quarantine Service Post at Orokam, Makurdi and Katsina Ala, Benue state.
Police arrest notorious armed robber, recover service pistol
Anambra State Police Command at the weekend said it has arrested a suspected notorious armed robber, Chinedu Ani, who robbed a serving DSP in the Police Mobile Force (PMF), at Idodo village along Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway and made away with his service pistol.
Thirty escape as bus catches fire in Onitsha
No fewer than thirty women and children on Friday escaped death by whiskers after a Coaster bus conveying them went into flames in Onitsha, Anambra state.
Ogun suspected kidnapper arrested in Onitsha
A 20-year old man, Chinwetalu Oranu, has been arrested by the Anambra state police over alleged abduction of one Obiora Okonkwo in Agbara industrial layout, Ogun State.
UTME: JAMB releases list of suspended CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of Computer Based Test (CBT) centres suspended for aiding examination malpractices across the country.
TCN: Why national grid collapsed
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said the collapse of the National Grid on May 8, at 2:32 p.m. was caused by a multiple tripping on its substation in Onitsha, Anambra.
Four injured, vehicles damaged as tipper crashes in Anambra burial
Four persons were injured at the weekend in a multiple motor accident at Umuokpu, Awka, Anambra State on the old Onitsha-Enugu expressway.
VP Osinbajo assures on completion of second Niger Bridge
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has given an assurance that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will bring the Second Niger Bridge project to fruition.
Federal government commits to completion of second Niger Bridge
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday inspected the onging construction work on the second Niger Bridge in Onitsha and affirmed government’s commitment to early completion of the work.
Two injured in Old Onitsha-Enugu expressway multiple crash
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra has confirmed a multiple crash, involving four vehicles, at Umuokpu on the old Onitsha-Enugu Expressway on Friday.
Federal government restates commitment to national unity
The Federal Government on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that the country remained united and that all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation, regard themselves as one.
In Pictures: itel Mobile celebrates ‘Eggciting’ Easter Fiesta with customers nationwide
Easter is certainly a magical time to spend quality time with family, eat lots of food, relax, and for most of us, enjoy that extra time off work. However, in reliving this joyous holiday, you can leave it up to Africa’s customer-centric brand, itel Mobile to up the ante on what it truly means to have an Eggciting Easter filled with love and goodies.
Four persons arrested over murder of Anambra ex-lawmaker
No fewer than four persons have been arrested by security operatives in Anambra state, following the assassination of the former Anambra state House of Assembly lawmaker, Chief Anthony Frank igboka.
Police rescue man abducted in Imo
Anambra State Police command on Friday said it has rescued a man abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Owerri, Imo State.
NAFDAC denies report of 70 per cent fake medicines in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denounced a newspaper report that 70 per cent of medicines in Nigeria were fake.
Nollywood producers, distributors advised to shun films that debase societal values
Industry stakeholders have called on producers and distributors in the Nigerian movie industry to eschew films and video works that erode values that define the African people.
Henry Onyekuru: Why I rejected Paris Saint-Germain to join Everton
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru has revealed that he successfully completed a medical at French giants Paris St-Germain, before opting instead to join Everton in June 2017.
Police nab 151 suspected cultists in Anambra
Police in Anambra State said it has arrested a total of 151 suspected cultists in various parts of the State.
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Tribunal rejects PDP’s plea for recounting of ballot papers in Edo
The Election Petition Tribunal in Benin has rejected the prayer by the PDP candidate in the March 9 c Federal Constituency election for the recounting of the ballot papers used for the poll.
NUJ President vows to achieve enhanced media salary structure
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Chris Isiguzo, says the union is determined more than ever to achieve a salary structure for media practitioners in the country.
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Microsoft Africa development centre excites Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed joy over the launch of the Microsoft Africa Development Centre in Lagos.
ECOWAS single currency: Task force to give assessment in June
The ECOWAS Task Force on the region’s single currency would meet in June to give the assessment on the studies of the currency, President of the commission, Mr Jean-Claude Brou, has said.
NIMASA partners customs, central bank, others on review of vessels import tax
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, last week, disclosed that it was currently engaging the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, the Federal Ministry of Finance and its supervisory ministry, the Ministry of Transportation, in working out a special tariff template for the importation of vessels and its parts by indigenous shippers.
Uli Hoeness: Franck Ribery should have bounced his golden steak off the wall
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