Ruling, Justice Okon Abang, who on the previous day, held that, by being absent in court,…
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EFCC seeks Interpol’s support on P&ID, extradition of treasury looters
“We most graciously need your intervention and assistance, so that we can get enough information that…
Rep member Dangaladima appears in court over Maina’s son ‘disappearance’
A member of the House of Representatives representing Kaura-Namoda Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Sani…
Court to hear Sen. Ndume’s bail application Thursday
By Idris Salisu The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Thursday hear the bail…
Nigeria’s economy doing well under the circumstances –Lai Mohammed
By Deborah Hassan Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to look…
Sokoto Govt, UBEC expended N20bn on classrooms – Tambuwal
By Gabriel Atumeyi About N20 billion has been expended on construction and rehabilitation of classrooms in…
I want justice for Ifeanyi, widow cries
By Ife Osemedua Josephine Ifeanyi, widow of the slain newspaper vendor, Ifeanyi Okereke, also known as…
Shippers Council mourns immediate past Executive Secretary, Biu
“Gloom was cast over the headquarters of Nigerian Shippers Council, Apapa, when the news of the…
Buhari condoles with Minister of Communication over daughter’s death
Buhari prayed that Allah would accept the soul of the departed and grant her Jannah tul…
Kaduna Magistrate Court Sentences Mechanic To 15 Strokes Of Cane
...the convict went into the complainant’s apartment while he was sleeping and stole his iPhone valued…
N17bn loan will develop our Agric sector, create jobs – Bayelsa Govt
"The Bayelsa government is not collecting N17 billion to spend on recurrent expenditure. Rather our citizens…
Research group urges govts to do more on youths’ empowerment
...it was expected that state and local government areas must put additional resources or if possible…
Reps to pass Bill empowering INEC to use card reader, other technologies
The lawmaker said that it was expedient to amend the electoral law in other to deepen…
23 dead, 90 injured on Maiduguri-Benisheikh-Damaturu road – FRSC
“It is imperative to note that these deaths on our roads are avoidable, if only we…
EEDC cautions against fire outbreak, bush burning, as harmattan sets in
“Our major concern is those in the rural communities that engage in hunting activities, who usually…
Court begins trial of ex-pension reforms head, Maina, in absentia
By Idris Salisu The Justice Okon Abang Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday commenced…
#EndSARS: U.K Parliament seeks sanctions on Nigerian officials
…says Nigerian officials should not enjoy liberties they deny their citizens at home in the UK…
Abuja University signs MoU for quick response to accident cases
...the service will deliver emergency medical care in a manner that is intended to improve safety…
Pantami loses 13-year-old daughter
“Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun! My 13-year-old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away…
Gombe governor mourns APC Legal Adviser, Rotimi Williams
By Deborah Hassan Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed grief over the demise of the…
After #EndSARS protest: IGP approves promotion of 82,779 officers
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu on Monday, 23rd November 2020 approved the promotion of…
22-year-old arraigned over alleged drug trafficking
Aernan added that the defendant illegally dealt on 35.6g of Diazepam, 23.5g of Rophynol and 26g…
After 3 years trial, court jails six foreigners for oil theft in Port Harcourt
The convicts were arraigned on Tuesday, 21 November, 2017, alongside three other foreigners and another Nigerian…
Alleged N2bn fraud: Defence Counsel’s ill-health stalls trial of ex-Gov Aliyu, Nasko
...went to a great length to bring witnesses from Abuja and Port Harcourt and other places…
How we’re spending N25bn FG’s refund – Anambra Govt
"It is awful to see a national legislator manufacture figures, driven solely by an ambition to…
I caught my wife with lover at midnight, civil servant tells court
“My husband and I did not have any problem until five years ago when he married…
Maina: Court orders remand of Sen. Ndume in Kuje prisons
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the senator representing Borno…
We won’t go on strike over electricity, fuel hikes
Nigerians have been grappling with the hike in prices of electricity and fuel amidst concerns that…
CCB: Magu to stand trial over dormant account, Port Harcourt property
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) will arraign Ibrahim Magu, the suspended…