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FCTA to enforce ground rent, CofO, land use fees
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will enforce ground rent violations, Certificate of Ownership (C of…
Protest: Okpebholo orders release of innocent students
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has again made it clear that the recent Ekpoma violent protest…
Five injured as truck rams into vehicles at PZ Zaria — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that five persons sustained injuries following a road…
Jigawa Pension Board disburses N12.6bn to retirees, urges transparency
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme has disbursed a…
Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns detention of 52 AAU students, demands immediate release
Silencing students through arrests only deepens mistrust. Engagement and honest dialogue are the responsible responses.” By…
Chimamanda’s son: Nigerian anaesthetists seek involvement in Lagos probe
The alleged medical negligence appears to have centred around the physician anaesthetist, who is a member…
Security, services to improve as 10,000 partners umdergo nationwide training for proof of address rollout
The trained personnel will play a critical role in ensuring citizens can obtain recognised proof of…
FG to demolish half of Iddo Bridge next week
A half of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State will be demolished next week in preparation for…
Umahi threatens to terminate Ikorodu-Itoki Road project
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Sunday warned that he would terminate the contract for…
12 die in Yangoji–Abaji multiple-vehicle crash
No fewer than 12 people were confirmed dead in a fatal multiple vehicle accident on the…
Plateau presents relief materials to attack victims in Nasarawa State
The Plateau State Government has presented relief materials to victims of attacks in some communities from…
FG orders April completion of 7th Axial Road sandfilling
The Federal Government has directed the contractor handling construction of the Seventh Axial Road – from…
Delta Govt to reconstruct ECN Road, boost urban mobility — Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has announced plans by the state government to reconstruct…
Police seek information to reunite missing child with family in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on the public to assist…
FG unveils reusable textbook policy to reduce cost of education for parents
The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education…
Police impound 21 motorcycles for violating restriction order in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has impounded 21 motorcycles over…
Rivers Assembly commences impeachment proceeding against Gov Fubara
The political situation in Rivers State shifted again on Thursday as members of the State House…
ANCOPSS holds mandatory training for principals across northwest
By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) has…
Court admits Malami, wife, son to N500m bail each
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of…
Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, others adopt Proof of Address system to improve services, security
The governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa and Sokoto states have formally adopted…
Fire guts Lagos community recycling site, spreads to buildings
A fire outbreak on Monday gutted an open recycling space and spread to nearby buildings along…
Army intercepts, destroys armoury of high-profile criminal in Taraba
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intercepted the wife of a notorious criminal kingpin, John…
Lagos inferno: Fire service confirms 8 dead, demolition underway
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed eight deaths from a fire incident that…
GNI Fire: Lagos confirms 8 deaths, declares area unsafe
The Lagos State government has confirmed the death of eight persons in the Christmas Eve fire…
Mutfwang officially joins APC
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Rufus Bature,…
8 killed, 11 injured in Ogun expressway crash
Eight persons died and 11 others were injured in a road crash at the NASFAT turning…
LASTMA sanctions 19 officers for misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said it sanctioned 19 officers following disciplinary actions taken…
Aiyedatiwa grants clemency to 77 inmates in Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has granted prerogative of mercy to 77 inmates serving various…
NDLEA Kano arrests 1,389 suspects, seizes 7,773kg of illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it arrested 1,389 suspects and…