The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) on Wednesday kicked against the reduction of import tariff for used road vehicles. NES President, Dr Dorothy Bassey told newsmen in Lagos that the policy was antithetical to good environment and would turn Nigeria to…
On Wednesday, an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, remanded a 39-year-old man, Clement Chidi in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly robbing a policeman. The defendant was said to have carried out the robbery, using a knife to rob the police officer of…
On Wednesday, a Lugbe Grade I Area Court, Abuja, ordered that two brothers, who pleaded guilty to stealing a businessman’s car be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending sentence. The police charged Ifeanyi Nweze ,23, and Tochukwu, with joint act,…
Some Old Boys of Government College, Keffi, Nasarawa State, have called on governments at all levels and public spirited individuals to assist in providing more infrastructures in the school. The former students, who made the call in an interview with…
Prof. Sunday Ododo, General Manager, National Theatre, says the ongoing facelift of the theatre will provide job opportunities and creative hubs in the entertainment industry. The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as well as Bankers’ Committee…
The COVID-19 has pushed back global gender parity by a generation, according to a report published Wednesday by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF estimates the time it will take to close the global gender gap has increased by…
Heavy gunfire was heard in the area of the presidential palace in Niger’s capital around 3:00 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Wednesday. The sound from the gunshot lasted for about 30 minutes, according to residents. Other shots were also…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has assured that the killers of Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ngugban would be arrested and prosecuted. Ortom made the promise in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase on Wednesday in Makurdi. Ngugban,…
The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) has recognised Nigeria’s performance in the African Women’s Decade (AWD) initiatives to advance African women’s rights. Dr Tunji Asaolu, Nigeria’s Representative at the AU-ECOSOCC Third Permanent General Assembly,gave the commendation in…
On Wednesday, a 39-year-old man, Ama Ulu, who allegedly stole one carton of wallpaper worth N1.5 million, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Ulu whose address was not given is charge two counts of conspiracy and theft. The defendant,…
