Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has approved the sum of N5 million to address some of the health challenges being faced by members of The Albino Foundation (TAF) in the state. Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry…
Rice smugglers and marketers of smuggled rice should prepare for tougher times ahead, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) warned in Abuja on Tuesday. NCS spokesman, Mr Joseph Attah, told newsmen that the warning became necessary following complaints by the Rice…
No fewer than 30,000 Nigerians have benefited from the Commonwealth Scholarship awards since its inception in 1959, according to Malam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education. Adamu made this known at the launch of 2021/2022 Nomination Interview of Commonwealth Scholarship and…
Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says Nigeria must learn from the U.S. election by putting in place structures to ensure free, fair and credible 2023 general elections. Gaya, also Chairman, Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said this while…
A Tinubu Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that Mojeeb Matanmi, be remanded in Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly stabbing and robbing a pedestrian of his phone and valuables. The police charged Matanmi with conspiracy, attempted murder and robbery. Magistrate A.A.…
A 51-year-old agent, Frank Maduka-Chineke, on Tuesday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding two accommodation seekers of N70,000 and N65,000 respectively. The defendant is facing a four-count charge bothering on conspiracy, fraud and theft. The Prosecutor, ASP…
Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says granting full autonomy to local government councils will help tackle security challenges in the country. Gaya, who represents Kano South at the National Assembly, said this while speaking to Newsmen at a forum in Abuja.…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen, has promised to collaborate with National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to tackle human trafficking, prostitution and child labor in the country. The information is in a statement…
Eric Gordon scored 25 points and led the Rockets’ record 3-point barrage as Houston rolled to a 136-106 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Gordon hit five of the Rockets’ franchise-best 28 treys. Houston earned its sixth…
Kano State Fire Service said it saved 96 lives and property worth N49.6 million in 98 fire incidents in the state in January. Alhaji Saidu Muhammad, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Service, said this in a statement on Tuesday…
