The Nigerian Police Force has declared Onukaogu Lazarus Ebuka wanted for allegedly engaging in a bisexual act, violating the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act of 2013. Born on March 17, 1991, in Obowo, Imo State, Lazarus was reportedly caught in the…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), says outstanding collectible revenues due to the Federal Government in the oil and gas industry have risen to 6.071 billion dollars and N66.4 billion as at June 2024, respectively. NEITI disclosed this on…
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Mr Bitrus Chinoko as the Director General of the Centre for Management Development (CMD). The appointment is for a final term of four years. The Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu made…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has advised banks to comply with regulatory requirements especially on Bank Verication Number (BVN). According to NDIC, the aim is to ensure prompt payment of insured deposits to depositors in the event of bank…
Senate has passed for second reading,, a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS)to combat illegal and artisanal mining in Nigeria. This followed presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen.Mohammed Onawo (SDP-Nasarawa) at…
Five individuals involved in the Offa robbery incidents have been found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court stated that the offences are punishable by death. The…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that the first 1,000 days of a child’s life was critical to physical development and brain growth The Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mrs Abigail Nyam, stated this in Zaria ,…
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, on Thursday, announced free education for students of senior secondary in public schools in the state. Soludo made the announcement in Awka, while meeting with principals and head teachers in public primary and secondary schools.…
The Senate on Thursday at plenary passed the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N288 billion. This followed the adoption of the harmonised report of the Joint Committees on the FCTA and FCT Area Councils. The…
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate allegations of bribery against Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the case of money laundry charge against Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The resolution was sequel to a motion by…
