Two friends on Monday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, Lagos, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to the Lagos State Government. The police charged Giwa Semiu, 47, and Kolade Timothy, 55 with conspiracy and theft.…
Abia Government on Monday warned the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Self Acquired Tricycle Owners Association (SATOA) members against unleashing mayhem in the state. The announcement is contained in a press release signed by the state’s Commissioner…
The Kano State Government has confirmed 14 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections bringing the total active cases to 344 in the state. The state Ministry of Health made this known via its verified Twitter handle @KNSMOH on Monday in Kano. COVID-19…
The Kano-jigawa Professionals Forum (KJPF) an NGO, has initiated a programme, Post COVID-19 ANNOBA project, aimed at addressing the socio-economic challenges caused by the pandemic in the two states, the Chairman of the Forum, Dr Shamsuddeen Usman, has said. In…
The Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Delta State, and indigene of Afor in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Hon. Chika Ossai, has charged the people of the local government, particularly Afor clan to be steadfast in promoting, preserving and protecting…
Fishermen, operating on the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean near Bayelsa, have reported an oil leakage from the Funiwa oilfield operated by Chevron Nigeria (CNL). Some fishermen from Koluama in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa raised the alarm…
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, has advocated for the inclusion of compulsory community service in secondary and tertiary education curricula in the country, to encourage a culture of volunteerism. Agba, who stated this…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday distributed relief materials to support persons affected by flood last year in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The materials, which include food and non-food items, were presented by NEMA Head…
By Deborah Christopher The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq launched the Federal Government Special Cash Grant for Rural Women, handed N20,000 cash to Fulani women in Hutawa near Birnin Kebbi. Nigerian Newsdirect…
The Police Command in Ekiti State, on Sunday evening, confirmed the release of a popular businessman and leading petroleum dealer, at Alhaji Sulaiman Akinbami, who was kidnapped eight days ago in Ado-Ekiti. The Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP…
