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EFCC Arrests 11 for Alleged Internet Fraud in Auchi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commisssion (EFCC) says it has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Auchi, Edo State.In a release, the anti-graft commission said its Benin Zonal Office made the arrest on Monday.The…
Bala/Ortom feud: PDP wades In, calls for calm
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has waded into the rift between Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom.Both gladiators are members of the PDP.The feud started after…
New COVID-19 Variant Discovered in Nigeria, 15 Countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries.
The new strain, B.1.2.5, which is different from the highly infectious B.1.1.7 has,…
Gov. Zulum Lauds Army Onslaught to Recover Marte from Insurgents
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the latest onslaught by the Nigerian Army to recapture Marte, the headquarters of Marte Local Government Area of the state, from insurgents.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Supremacy battle tears Boko Haram, ISWAP camps apart
Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters engaged each other in a leadership tussle in which many of their fighters were killed, an Oaeda-linked media outfit, Al Thabat has reported.This was contained in a…
Protesters Shut Lagos/Benin Road Over Extortion
The Flicthers Association in Ondo State , on Monday, protested the alledged illegal extortion, molestation and coercion by the Ogun State Revenue agencies.The protesters, who blocked the ever busy…
Videos of soldiers collecting bribe “social media hysteria-inducing manipulations”…
The Nigerian Army has faulted videos purportedly showing soldiers collecting bribes on the road, describing them as "social media hysteria-inducing manipulations".This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Army Public…
Benue people don’t hate Fulani but don’t like killers too – Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says his people do not hate Fulani people but are against terrorists, killer herdsmen, and other criminal elements.He stated this while addressing journalists in the state capital, Makurdi on…
Osun Assembly Promises Speedy Passage of HIV/AIDS Anti-discriminatory Bill
The Osun House of Assembly has promised speedy passage of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Anti-discriminatory Bill, 2020, as it scaled through second reading on Monday.The…
NSE Extends Bearish run with 0.08 Loss
The Nigerian bourse extended its bearish run on Monday with crucial indicators recording 0.08 per cent loss.Specifically, the market capitalisation dipped N17 billion or 0.08 per cent to close at N21.008 trillion…
Gov. Bello Advocates Recruitment of More Personnel to Curtail Insecurity
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to recruit more security personnel to address the shortage of manpower.The governor made the call when members of the National…
National Assembly Joint Committee Assures Speedy Passage of PIB
The Joint committees of the two chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) on Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), have assured a speedy passage of the bill.The joint committee made the assurance during a visit they made to the Kaduna…
Recapture towns under B’Haram captivity – Army chief urges troops
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, says troops of Operation Lafiya Dole must within 48 hours recover towns captured recently by Boko Haram insurgents in Marte Local Government Area, LGA, of Borno State.Attahiru gave…
We’ll Resolve Uzodinma, Okorocha Clash In Imo – S’East Govs
The South-East Governors Forum has waded into the impasse between the Imo government and the state’s former governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a squabble ensued between both sides’ supporters on…
Prophet Bushiri’s Family Stopped From Leaving Malawi
Family members of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have reportedly been prevented from leaving Malawi.According to reports, Prophet Bushiri’s two daughters, Raphaella and Israella together with his…
Petrol pump price may rise to N195/litre – Marketers warn Nigerians
Nigerians must prepare to buy petrol at N195/litre in the next few days, a member of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said.The Chief Executive Officer of Kakanda Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited,…
How bandits killed father, son in Kaduna – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government has said some bandits killed father and son in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.Mr Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the incident in a statement to news…
Your interest in tech has brought pride to Nigeria – Buhari tells Leo Stan Ekeh at 65
As Founder of Zinox Technologies, Leonard Stanley Ekeh, clocks 65 on Monday, February 22, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated him on the milestone.This was conveyed in a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on…
Air Force Names Personnel Killed In Abuja Airport Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has named the seven personnel killed on Sunday when one of its aircraft, a Beechcraft KingAir B350i (NAF 201), crashed in Abuja.This was disclosed in statement by its Director of Public Relations and…
JUST IN: Abducted Kagara Students, Staff Regain Freedom
The 42 students, staff, and family members abducted from Government Science College (GSC), Kagara in the Rafi local government area of Niger State have regained their freedom.This followed the state government's confirmation that some…
Cryptocurrency Ban: SEC, CBN to Provide Level Field for Investments
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to collaborate and conduct research with a view to finding ways of regulating the Cryptocurrency market.
They said this at a virtual…
Nigeria Remains Indivisible in Spite of Security Challenges – NGO
An Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) says Nigeria is an indivisible nation destined by God to live together irrespective of insecurity challenges.The…
Kagara: We won’t Pay Ransom to Secure Release of Abductees, FG Insists
The Federal Government has insisted that it would not pay any ransom to secure the release of abductees at Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this…
Kagara: SERAP asks Buhari to probe, recover ‘billions missing from UBEC, SUBEBs’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order a probe into allegations of corruption in the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Boards…
NCAA Lifts Ban on Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the lifting of ban on Boeing 737 Max Aircraft flying into the Nigerian airspace, following the two accidents involving the aircraft model in recent past.…
FCT Residents get March 31 Deadline to File Tax Returns
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has given March 31 deadline to all taxpayers in FCT to file their annual tax returns.The Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Abdullahi Attah,…
FRSC Returns N420,000 Cash Found at Crash Site to Deceased Family – Official
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has returned N420,000 cash found at an auto crash site at Akinfosile, along Lagos-Ore expressway, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, to the family of the deceased.Mr Olusegun…
“Don’t negotiate with bandits” – Supreme Islamic Council scribe warns govt
The Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof Is-haq Oloyede has advised the Federal and state governments against negotiating with bandits, saying it will only embolden other criminally-minded…
Suspected Ritualist Arrested for Killing a Child in Bauchi
The police command in Bauchi state has arrested a suspected ritualist over the killing of a child and recovered 26 pairs of children’s clothing in his house in Ganjuwa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.This is contained…
FG to Prioritise Investment in Water Sector
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, has underscored the need for state governments to prioritise investment in the water sector, to achieve targets.Adamu gave the advice at investiture ceremony of Mrs…