The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the presidential candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP and the Labour Party, LP, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, respectively are expected to speak at the Chatham House research event billed for next week. The Royal Institute of International […]
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Police rescue three teenagers from prostitution in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued three teenagers from prostitution in the Itamaga area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. The operation, which was carried out by officers of the Rapid Response Squad, took place on January 8, 2023, during a patrol exercise. This was contained in a statement by the […]
NUT Strike: Parents beg union, council on speedy resolution
Some parents in Kuje Area Council of FCT have called on the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Kuje Area Council to reach a workable resolution to enable primary school pupils to resume classes in the area. The parents, who made the call in separate interviews with the News […]
Anambra police arrest three cultists, recover weapons
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists, and recovered two locally made pistols, live ammunition, and one motorcycle, among others. It was gathered that the suspects were among members of the Viking Confrantenity who had been involved in cult-related killings in Nkpor, Obosi community of the state. […]
President Buhari Attends Global South Summit, Calls For Reduction In Debt Burden
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday attended the Global South Summit, calling on the 120 members to agree on a common agenda regarding ways to reduce the increasing burden of debt. The Global South Summit is hosted by India and it brings 120 developing countries together. The theme for this year’s […]
The remains of late Mr. Anthony Nwoye Nwafor Okpalaume, has been committed to mother earth at his compound in Mbaukwu in Awka South, Anambra State.
The remains of late Mr. Anthony Nwoye Nwafor Okpalaume was on Thursday, 6th January, 2023 committed to mother earth at his compound in Umuodum Village, Mbaukwu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. He died at the age of 75. Delivering the sermon during the burial , Christians […]
Edo State Government Says 13 Persons Still In Custody Of the Kidnappers
The Edo State Government says efforts are still ongoing to rescue the remaining victims of Saturday’s attack at a train station in the Igueben Local Government Area of the state. The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare disclosed this while giving an update of the attack on […]
Protesting Zamfara Health Workers Threaten To Shut Down Hospitals.
The Joint Health Sector Unions, Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau chapter has staged a peaceful protest in the hospital over nonpayment of salaries. The joint unions have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Zamfara State Government to pay their member’s salaries arrears and resolve the half salaries paid to some […]
NUJ, RATTAWU, and others to organize a debate for legislator candidates
The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in conjunction with Society for Equity, Justice, and Peace (SEJUP) as well as Bring It Up Africa set to organize a debate for legislative candidates in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Addressing the conference, […]
INEC has urged Nigerian Youths to elect trustworthy Leaders in the 2023 general elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged Nigerian Youths to elect trustworthy Leaders in the 2023 general elections. The National Commissioner of the Commission in charge of Information and Voter Education Mr. Festus Okoye made the call in Awka at the Commission’s Zonal Engagement with identified Youth groups on […]