You must face trial for alleged N1.7bn theft, Judge tells FirstNation MD
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has ordered that Kayode Odukoya must face trial over an alleged N1.7 billion theft charge proffered against him by…
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Flood: NESREA cautions against indiscriminate dumping of wastes
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has advised Nigerians against indiscriminate dumping of wastes in drainage and waterways.
Mr…
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Bamigboye, first military governor of Kwara, dies at 78
The first military governor of Kwara State Brigadier-General David Bamigboye (rtd) is dead.
The younger brother to the deceased, Col. Theophilus Bamigboye (rtd) confirmed the death…
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Israel inaugurates 1st Bible contest on peace, reconciliation in Nigeria
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has inaugurated the 1st National Old Testament Bible Contest in Nigeria and Africa at large, to promote the knowledge on peace and…
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29-year-old man commits suicide in Jos
Mr Paul Majie, a 29-year-old unemployed man, on Thursday committed suicide in his room at Dadin-Kowa in Jos South Local Government of Plateau.
Shocked neighbours, who spoke with…
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Nigerian Army evacuates water from Jos pond in search of missing General
The Nigeria Army is evacuating water from a mining pond at Dura, Du District, Jos South Local Government of Plateau, in search of Idris Alkali, a missing retired Major General.…
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Borno APC chairman’s 4-year-old son ‘abducted’
A four-year-old son of the Borno State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Dalori, has been kidnapped in Maiduguri, the father said.
According to information…
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700 Nigerian children die daily – MNCH2
The Maternal and New Child Health (MNCH2), a UK-DFID funded programme, has claimed that Nigeria loses about 700 Nigerian children daily as a result of different preventable health…
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PDP Primary: Atiku names Iwuanyanwu, 58 others into presidential nomination council
From Left: Chief Iwuanyanwu, Atiku and Gbenga Daniel
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has named Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and 58 other persons as members of his presidential…
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2019: APC governors promise free, transparent primary election
Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have promised to support the party’s leadership to ensure free and transparent primary elections to elect the…
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NNPC records 48% reduction in pipeline vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has recorded a 48.21 per cent reduction in the rate of pipeline vandalism in the month of April 2018.
The corporation…
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Benue gets Health Management Agency
Residents of Benue would start enjoying improved healthcare services following the passage of into law the Health Management Agency by the state House of Assembly.
The law entitled…
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FG donates house to late Ocholi’s family
Late minister Ocholi
The Federal Government on Thursday redeemed its pledge to donate a house to the family of late Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr James Ocholi.…
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FG, security agencies should free Leah Sharibu, others now – CAN president
CAN President Rev. Ayokunle
The President, Christian Association Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has called on the Federal Government and all security agencies to free Leah…
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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains for Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted chances of scattered thunderstorms and rainfall over most parts of the country on Friday.
NiMet’s Weather Outlook by its…
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FG releases N1.05bn to settle outstanding labour liabilities of defunct PHCN
The Federal Government has released about N1.05 billion to settle outstanding claims and entitlements of 408 staff and retirees of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria…
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