The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday declared total war on bandits and other criminals terrorising the country. In a statement by DCC Olusola Odumosu, Director of Public Relations, he said one of the functions of the…
A 47-year-old man, Chidi Ofiri, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State for alleged N1million visa fraud. Ofiri, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of obtaining N1 million under false pretence and forgery.…
The Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has inaugurated a committee for the commemoration of the World Tourism Day (WTD) slated for Sept. 27. National President of ATBOWATON, Dr Gani Balogun, disclosed this in a statement on…
A 30-year-old man, Chibuzor Okwuoba, on Wednesday appeared before Magbon-Alade Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing containers of paint valued N1.3 million. Okwuoba, of no fixed address, is facing a count charge of stealing. The defendant,…
Four suspects have been apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kogi State. The Agency seized 456.8 Kg of illicit drugs from the suspects. Abdulkadir Abdullahi-Fakai, the State Commander of NDLEA, stated in Lokoja on Tuesday, saying, “The 456.8kg…
Edith Olumide Agoye has quit his position as head coach of Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Shooting Stars after nine years in charge of the club. Agoye helped 3SC gain promotion to the NPFL in the 2020/21 season but constant…
A 60-year-old father, Malam Bala and his son, Sunusi Bala, 35, drowned on Wednesday in Kano. The duo lost their lives in Sabon Garin Bauchi, Wudil Local Government Area, while draining water from well. State Fire Service spokesman, Saminu Abdullahi…
The New England Journal of Medicine says in China, 35 people in two provinces have fallen ill with a newly detected virus that is transmitted from animals to humans. A team of scientists from China, Singapore and Australia reported in…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has advised Nigerians to beware of ponzi scheme operating under the guise of financial institutions. Mr. Chima Onyechere, the Zonal Controller of NDIC, Ilorin Zone, who gave the advice on Wednesday in an interview…
By Ogaga Ariemu In its effort to boost the Nation’s revenue generation, tackle insecurity, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has reiterated readiness towards the implementation of digital Postcode system. Director, Corporate Communications, NIPOST, Mr Franklin Alao stated this in a chat…
