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Aminu Lawal, an investigator with the EFCC, says Aliyu Abubakar, a co-defendant in the  trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke, was never detained during the investigation leading to the case. Lawal, the…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has urged principals of secondary  schools across the country to live up to expectation during  the upcoming examination for school candidates. Dr Amos Dangut, Deputy Registrar/Zonal…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has urged state governments to develop initiatives within the Nigeria Road safety Strategy (NRSS II) to address road traffic challenges in the country. Mustapha made the call…

A coalition of over 32 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday asked public office holders especially federal ministers aspiring for elective positions to resign. They made the call at a news conference titled: “In…

The Enemona Josh Humanitarian Foundation on Tuesday, unveiled Nollywood Actor, Ken Erics, and Veteran Igala Gospel Minster, Abigail Omonu, as its brand ambassadors. The duo, Erics and Omonu, signed the agreement as the foundation’s…

The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said its operatives have arrested no fewer than 302 suspected drugs traffickers in the first quarter of 2022 in Kaduna. Mr Umar Adoro, Commander of NDLEA…

A former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Monday evening wooed Lagos State PDP delegates for their votes, ahead of the May 28 and May 29 presidential primary election of the party. Saraki, who along with team, met with PDP leaders…

Prof. Akinloye Farinde, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University OAU, Ile-Ife, has urged the Federal Government to implement dairy policy that would provide enabling environment for local dairy farmers to thrive. Farinde…

The Federal Government has assured that it is working towards reliable power grid to ensure efficient electricity supply in the country. The Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday at an interactive…

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has thrown his weight behind the presidential ambition of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Yahaya stated this when Osinbajo paid homage to the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar, on Monday in…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has urged Nigerians to depart from the old order of voting political parties instead of individuals with track records of high performance in 2023 elections. Dr Boniface Aniebonam, Founder, NNPP, made…

Concerned Ukrainian officials urged citizens to heed air raid sirens and stay in bomb shelters on Monday amid fear that Russian attacks would intensify. The fear rose as Moscow marked the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi…

The  Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo, Mr Abutu Yaro, says credible intelligence report is critical to preventing crime in any society. Yaro said this when he received Media Executives in the state on a courtesy visit to his office…

Ahead of the primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the statutory and ad hoc delegates from Enugu West Senatorial District on Sunday assured Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State of maximum support. They said they were…

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) threw away a two-goal lead for a second successive league game as Troyes battled back to earn a 2-2 draw on Sunday. At the Parc des Princes, the hosts looked to be in control when Marquinhos…

Carlos Alcaraz declared he would be going to the French Open with the title in his sights after the teenage sensation stormed to Madrid Open glory. The 19-year-old swatted aside a weary Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1 in an hour and two minutes…

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the inaugural Formula One Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen held off a late challenge from Charles Leclerc to close in on the Ferrari driver atop the world championship standings. After starting…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has assured customers of its ability and technical competence to provide safe and stable electricity supply. AEDC’S Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Donald Etim said this in a statement…

Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says he remains the most credible aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 presidential election. Mohammed made the declaration at the Oyo State PDP secretariat in Ibadan on Sunday. The…

Residents of Ebute-Metta in Lagos State on Sunday protested against outrageous estimated billing system by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the residents trooped out into…

The Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has called for more involvement of religious leaders in tackling security challenges facing the nation. Onaiyekan made this appeal at the Annual Lecture and Induction of…

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on the Federal Government to effect the resignation of the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Tambuwal, a Presidential aspirant on the platform of PDP, made the call on Saturday, in…

A Coalition of 28 support groups, led by Mr Ademola Babatunde of the Youth Arise Movement (YAM), says the challenging situation of the country informed their call for Dr Akinwunmi Adesina as Nigeria’s President come 2023. Adesina, former…

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has urged the Federal Government to quickly wade into the proposed strike by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), due to the increase in the price of aviation fuel. Mrs…

A coalition of Plateau women and youths groups has procured the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form for Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen for the state Southern Senatorial seat. Speaking on behalf of the groups,…

Ibom Airlines Ltd., (Ibom Air) says it is not taking part in the withdrawal of flight services as announced by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). AON had hinged its resolve to shut down domestic flights over the increase in the price of…

Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu on Saturday beat Heartland FC of Owerri 3-1 in their Match Day 27 home game at the Awka Township Stadium. Heartland opened scoring through Yakubu Monday in the 13th minute while Rangers responded two times via…

The Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy Plc, Dr Chioma Nwachuku, says diversity and inclusion in the energy sector strives to harness strength, knowledge and expertise of excluded groups, thereby achieving best…

No fewer than 69,828 pupils on Saturday sat for the 2022 National Common Entrance Examination (NECO) for admission into the 110 federal government colleges across the country. Malam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, disclosed this…

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has begged Nigerian airlines to suspend the planned shutdown of operations from Monday over the high cost of aviation fuel from N190 to N700 per litre. Sirika made the appeal in a statement…