The Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Friday, ordered the Accountant-General to commence immediate payment of salaries to striking workers in ministries and parastatals in the state. The order to pay the workers comes amidst challenges the government faces with its bankers. In a statement signed by Barr Chris Ezem, […]
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Oyo police arrest 80-year-old, others for armed robbery
The Police in Oyo State, on Friday, arrested the suspected killers of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ogunleye Daniel, alongside their 80 years old spiritual healer, one Gabriel Adeniyi. Reports have it that the deceased, Daniel, who was a resident of the Ori-Agogo community, Odo-Ona Kekere in the Oluyole Local […]
Congestion: FG to stop feeding states inmates Dec 31, asks Govs to build prisons
The Federal Government has said it would stop the feeding of states inmates being held in its custodial centers by December 31, urging state governors to take advantage of recent constitutional amendments that have placed correctional services in the Concurrent Legislative List. Consequently, the federal government has advised the sub-national […]
Buhari celebrates NYSC at 50 and commends Gowon.
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, praised the former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, for the wisdom of setting up the National Youth Service Corps in 1973. As the initiative turns 50 years, Buhari said the NYSC has “truly achieved the goal of national integration, by providing opportunities for […]
Nigerian Faces Death Sentence In Saudi Arabia For Cocaine Trafficking
Nigerian Face Death Sentence In Saudi Arabia For Cocaine Trafficking By Chrys Four members of a gang, including three Saudis and one Nigerian national have been arrested in Saudi Arabia over alleged involvement in the smuggling and sale of cocaine. According to a report by Saudi Gazette on Monday, May […]
Potential Investors Called To Invest In Anambra Blessed With Natural Resources.
Potential Investors Called To Invest In Anambra Blessed With Natural Resources. By Nneka Anoliefo. Awka, May 9th, 2023 The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr Collins Nwabunwanne, has called on potential investors to invest in Anambra state, blessed with human and natural resources. He made the call […]
FRSC Says 1,441 People Died In Auto Crashes Between January And March 2023
FRSC Says 1,441 People Died In Auto Crashes Between January And March 2023 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 1,441 people died in 2,733 auto crashes across the country between January and March. FRSC corps marshal, Dauda Biu, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at a one-day stakeholders meeting […]
Zamfara Police Kill 3 Bandits, Recover AK-103-2, AK-47, Other Arms
Zamfara Police Kill 3 Bandits, Recover AK-103-2, AK-47, Other Arms The Zamfara State Police Command said its men killed three bandits and recovered AK-49 and AK-103-2 rifles as well as one pump action gun in Tsafe and Bakura Local Government Areas respective operations. The newly posted Zamfara State Commissioner of […]
15 Girls Die As Boat Capsizes In Sokoto
15 Girls Die As Boat Capsizes In Sokoto 15 girls reportedly lost their lives due to boat mishap at Dandeji village in the Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that the girls were on their way to a nearby bush to fetch firewood when the boat […]
Ilicit Drug Overdose Kills 19-year-old Bayelsa Varsity Student
Ilicit Drug Overdose Kills 19-year-old Bayelsa Varsity Student A 19-year-old student of the Federal University of Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, identified as Job Alawari-Kei, has died after allegedly taking overdose of an illicit drugs. The 300-level student of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, allegedly collapsed and died after consuming the drugs […]