The Joint Association of Medical and Health Workers Union in Yobe state has suspended the strike action embarked upon on Friday after reaching an agreement with Yobe state government. The workers embarked on strike this on Friday to demand the implementation of hazard allowances of its members which was approved […]
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PSC Promotes FCT, Lagos CPs, Six Others To AIG
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted eight Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said the newly promoted AIGs are Benneth Igwe, Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, […]
On foreign News, Venezuela Reports Power Failure Across Country
On Foreign News A blackout plunged most of Venezuela into darkness early Friday morning, according to Communications Minister Freddy Nanez, who blamed the event on a “sabotage” of the national grid. Venezuela experiences frequent blackouts, which President Nicolas Maduro’s government routinely attributes to unproven conspiracies to overthrow him. Nanez told […]
Return stolen pistol or face legal action, NDLEA warns Bayelsa community
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to the Oduma community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The agency demands the return of a stolen pistol within seven days, or the community will face legal action. This comes after four NDLEA officers were […]
Gunmen set ablaze LG secretariat in Anambra
In a disturbing development, gunmen attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State on Friday The gunmen, reportedly numbering around 30, emerged from the bush at dawn, setting several buildings on fire, including a town hall for traditional rulers and other administrative facilities. This marks the second attack on […]
D’Tigress Make History As First African Team To Break Into FIBA Top 10.
Nigeria’s female basketball team D’Tigress have been placed eighth in the world in the latest FIBA rankings. In the list released on Thursday by the world basketball governing body, the six-time AfroBasket champions jumped four spots to become one of the top 10 teams globally. With its eight position in […]
Tinubu departs for China, to make brief stop at UAE.
President Bola Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he begins his official trip to Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on Thursday, according to the Presidency. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in China, the President […]
Anambra: Man arrested for defiling 7-year-old neighbour’s daughter
A 30 years old man identified as Chinonso Ezekiel Nwaebonyi has been arrested for defiling his neighbour’s 7 years old daughter. The incident happened in Awka, capital of Anambra State. Mother of the victim reported the matter to the ministry of women’s affairs when she found out, while bathing her […]
Nigerians Paid ₦1.04bn As Ransom To Kidnappers In One Year — Report
Nigerians paid ₦1.04bn as ransom to kidnappers in one year, a new report by SBM Intelligence has shown. The security intel gathering firm between July 2023 and June 2024, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has the highest ransom demands, followed closely by Lagos and Kaduna. The firm said its research […]
Afam Osigwe sworn in as 32nd NBA President
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has taken his oath of office and has been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Osigwe will lead the association alongside other newly sworn-in national officers of the bar for the next two years. He takes over from the immediate […]