Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Some daredevil armed robbers, in the early hours of Saturday were said to have engaged men of Ogun state police command in gun battle at Ipamesan area of Sango Ota, in Ado-Odo/Ota local government after which one…
By Tersoo Adagher, Abuja Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and expectations of economic contraction, Dangote Group has navigated the challenges associated with the pandemic to take a lead in contributing to the nation’s economic development ahead of other sectors like the…
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to restoring mangrove in Ogoniland to improve lives in the communities. This is contained in a statement by Mr Saghir el-Mohammed, Director Press, Ministry of Environment on Saturday in Abuja. The Statement said that…
NAFDAC’s coordinator in Bauchi Zone, Mrs Josephine Dalym, said at an exercise that products destroyed over the weekend were confiscated from the six states in the Northeast geo-political zone. She said falsely labelled and unwholesome food products and chemicals were…
By Tobi Adetunji Unknown Gunmen have reportedly killed three policemen during an attack on Nsukwa Police Divisional Headquarters, Aniocha South LGA. Nigerian NewsDirect learnt the attack, which occurred around 1.00 a.m. on Sunday, led to collapse of parts of roof…
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Youth For Apiculture Initiative (YFAI), says it will mark the 2021 World Bee Day with a summit aimed at creating awareness about apiculture in the country. The proposed 2-day summit, co-hosted by The Rural Environmental Empowerment…
By Akintunde Jacobs, Akure Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has urged traditional rulers across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state to act within their jurisdictions in order to avoid any communal crises in the state. Governor Akeredolu, who…
By Ogaga Ariemu Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN), has said the current power outage in Kaduna State is as a result of the five-day warning strike embarked upon by labour unions. The company’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah…
By Tina Omoregie The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the extension of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and mock examinations following reports of widespread delay in registration. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Register of JAMB made the…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is working within its timelines for the nationwide resumption of continuous voter registration (CVR) on June 28. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, stated this in…
