The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mr. Kolawole Alabi, representing South-West as Executive Commissioner of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). His confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on Trade and…
The Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) on Tuesday said that its founder, Prophet TB Joshua, would be laid to rest on Friday, July 9, at the church premises in Lagos. Dr Gary Tonge, an international member of the church…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaduna State on Tuesday disclosed it had created additional 2,910 polling units as it began online registration of voters in the state. The acting Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Mr Awwal…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 40 teenagers for their alleged involvement in immoral acts in Kano metropolis. The Commander General of Hisbah, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina, disclosed on Tuesday in a statement by Mr Lawal Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer…
The Kaduna State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme recorded 2,103 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the first quarter of 2021. The Programme Manager, Dr Abubakar Saqid, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna. Sadiq…
The NDLEA Command in Kano State has appointed the Managing Director of Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA, Dr Baffa Dan’agundi as its anti-drug campaign Ambassador. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of KAROTA,…
Manchester City captain Fernandinho insists he has unfinished business at the club after signing a one-year contract extension. The 36-year-old will stay on at the Etihad Stadium until 2022 and is targeting another shot at the UEFA Champions League. His…
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi, on Tuesday ordered that a 23-year-man, Ternege David, be remanded in a correctional centre for armed robbery. The police charged David, who resides in Makurdi with criminal conspiracy, house breaking and armed robbery. Magistrate Erdoo…
Edo Cricket Association has set a target of mentoring and grooming 5,000 students in 10 selected schools in the state under its “Catch them Young” age-grade programme. Theophilus Ibodeme, Age-Grade Coach of Edo Cricket Association, disclosed this to newsmen in…
A 21-year-old maid, Eunice Nimrod on Tuesday appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja for allegedly stealing her employer’s 100,000 dollars and N500,000. Other items also alleged to have been stolen by Nimrod are a Mac-book tablet…
