The National Population Commission (NPC) says it is continuing with Area Demarcation in Kwara in spite of the challenges faced in some areas. The commission’s Public Relation Officer, Mrs Ganiyat Lawal, said this on Monday in Ilorin. Lawal said that…
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Ibadan, and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, as a great loss to the state, Nigeria and the academic…
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday urged the Federal Government to implement strict penalties on road traffic offenders to curtail violations in the territory. The DRTS Director, Mr Wadata Bodinga, made…
Mr Dogo Shammah, Nasarawa State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, on Monday donated cash to some widows in the state to ease their economic hardship. The beneficiaries, who are no fewer than 50, selected from 10 electoral Wards in…
An operative of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, better known as Amotekun, shot a police officer, Fatai Yekini, in the Sanga area of Oyo town. The Amotekun officer, identified as Ibrahim Ogundele, around 3 pm reportedly opened fire on…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday described the death of its former vice-chancellor, Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, as a rude shock and a huge loss to the academia. Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, in a statement, said Ibidapo-Obe…
A truck driver, allegedly driving against traffic on Sunday in Onitsha, has reportedly killed a man, who was said to be crossing the road at Mgbuka First Gate on Owerri Road. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the State Commander of the Federal…
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has cautioned Nigerian youths against drug abuse, because of its psychological damage to users and the society. A statement at the weekend, in Asaba, quoted the commissioner as giving the advise at…
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has debunked an allegation circulating online that the agency was responsible for demolishing Monkey Village in Opebi area of the state on Thursday. This is contained in a statement signed …
The Ebonyi Police Command has described as “fake, baseless and mischievous” an online video in circulation alleging that Fulani herdsmen in the state were being attacked and forced to leave the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr…
