A 33-year-old man, Odukoya Adeola, allegedly charged with obstructing and assaulting police officers on duty, on Wednesday appeared before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, whose address is unknown, is facing three counts charges of obstruction, assault and reckless driving.…
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Connected Development (CODE), on Wednesday sought the support of the Nigeria Police to curb the proliferation of illegal arms in Kaduna State. Malam Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive Officer of the NGO, made the call when he led…
Mrs Olabisi Ogunyemi, of the University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has advised women to speak out against sexual harassment, especially in their work places. Ogunyemi, who is the Deputy Director of Nursing, UITH gave the advice in an interview…
Some students in the Rivers State University have commended Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for pledging to review the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) foreign scholarships programme. Akpabio had promised to review the foreign scholarship programme by…
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has assured availability of petroleum products to last throughout the Easter season and beyond in Warri and environs. Mr Antai Asuquo, Operations Controller, DPR, Warri Zonal Office gave the assurance in an interview with…
The Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, has disclaimed a statement in circulation, portraying it as already possessing full authorisation to run independent degree programmes. A statement issued by the Head of Public Relations of the College, Mr…
The Indomitable Youth Organisation (IYO), a non-governmental organisation, has praised Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, for approving the establishment of a youth parliament in the state. Dr Bright Oniovokukor, Project Director, IYO, gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen in…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area Command in Katsina, says it intercepted smuggled goods worth N79million between February and March 2021. Mr Adewale Aremu, the state Area Controller of Customs (ACC), disclosed this when he spoke with the News Agency…
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria says it has begun investigation into the Air Peace Boeing 737-300 aircraft that had a burst tyre, while landing on Runway 18R , on Monday, in Lagos. AIB’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Tunji Oketunbi,…
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and his deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Speaking after being vaccinated on Wednesday in Lafia, Sule said the vaccine was very safe, hence he…
