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FG receives 270 Nigerian returnees from South Africa
The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has received 270 Nigerian returnees from South Africa under the ongoing voluntary return programme.
The...
APC has number, strength to win any election – Yilwatda
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the number and strength to win the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election...
Ebola: Enugu State Govt. strengthens point of entry surveillance, risk communication...
The Enugu State Government has strengthened international points of entry surveillance and risk communication efforts to check the importation of Ebola disease into the...
Artisan jailed 14 months for breach of trust, cheating
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old artisan, Victor Augustine to 14 months imprisonment for breach of trust and cheating.
The convict pleaded...
Insecurity threatens children’s future, NCWS warns
The National President of the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, has emphasized the need to ensure children grow and learn...
2027: Nigerian youths ready to reclaim mandates – PDP Youth Leader
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Leader, Malam Ibrahim Bala-Aboki, says Nigerian youths are ready to reclaim their mandates in the 2027 general...
Driver to spend 1 year in correction centre for stealing 10...
A Jos Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, sentenced a driver, Olatunde Ayila, 47, to one year in the correction centre for stealing 10 cartons of...
INEC restores suppressed constituencies in 4 states, fixes June for primary...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored some suppressed constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The...
June 12: NYCN calls for greater youth inclusion, improved governance
The National President of the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Isah Abubakar, has called for greater youth inclusion and improved governance as Nigerians...
Laborer jailed 8 months for stealing phone
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a 25-year-old laborer, Abubakar Ado, to eight months in prison for stealing a phone.
The Magistrate, Mrs Hannatu...
LGAN Decorates Mese as AACT Ambassador, seeks support for 2026 Women...
The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has decorated Shola Mese (JP), as an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador.
Mese, the Vice Captain of...
LAWMA records 418,500 tonnes waste evacuation in May
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) evacuated 418,500 tonnes in May, according to its latest operational performance report.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,...
Women in drug trafficking driven by values erosion, greed — NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified the erosion of societal values, greed, economic challenges, peer influence and family background as major...
CSOs, child rights advocates seek stronger action against insecurity
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and child rights advocates have called for stronger measures to address insecurity and improve the protection of children and other...
NBC DG receives committee on review of border management system
The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Mr Adamu Adaji, has received members of the committee set up to review Nigeria’s border management...
PCN arrest five illegal premises operators in Kano
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), on Thursday, said it has apprehended five persons for operating illegal premises in prohibited markets in Kano state.
The...
ISWAP commanders, IEDs specialist surrender to troops in Yobe
The Nigerian Army says two commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a suspected Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) specialist,...
