Man, 44, arrested for allegedly raping 92-year-old woman
The Police in Borno have arrested a 44-year-old man, Zakariya Ya’u, for allegedly raping a 92-year-old woman. Commissioner of Police, Mr Abdu Umar, in Maiduguri on Thursday said that Ya’u…
Evacuation: Russia, Ukraine Agreed on Mariupol Ceasefire
The Ukrainian government has dispatched a convoy of buses to the besieged south-eastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, in the hopes of evacuating citizens still stuck there. Iryna Vereshchuk, the…
Union kicks against 25% deduction from NECO’s account
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has kicked against the 25% deduction from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the National Examinations Council (NECO) by the…
WHO upgrades NAFDAC to maturity level 3
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the World Health Organisation (WHO) has upgraded the agency to maturity level three (3) in drug regulations and…
Boundary: Commission tasks Abia, Imo on peaceful resolution
By NAN The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has called on Abia and Imo to embrace maturity, unity and peaceful coexistence in resolving the boundary issues between them. Surv. Adamu Adaji,…
Demarcation of Abia, Imo boundaries to commence on May 9
By NAN The tracing and provisional demarcation of boundaries between Abia and Imo will be carried out between May 9 and July 9, a joint communique by officials of the…
FEC Approves N29.2bn For The Rehabilitation of Zaria-Funtua Road
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N29.2 billion for the completion and rehabilitation of road projects in some parts of the country. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola,…
Police Acquire UAV’s to Solidify Combat Against Criminals, Terrorists
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has acquired five (5) additional high-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to improve surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities in the country in…
Nigeria’s Transportation Minister wants Rail Tracks Digitalise
Technological tools,such as sophisticated digital cameras that will enable thorough monitoring of all rail tracks in the country,is the best precautionary measure to forestall banditry along the corridors. This position…
UNESCO builds education Officers’ Capacity on integrating FLHE indicators into EMIS
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has built the capacity of 25 education officers on the integration of the Family Life HIV Education (FLHE) into the Education…
Nasarawa State APC advocates support for new national chairman, other NWC members
The All Progressives Congress ( APC), Nasarawa State Chapter, has called on all party members to rally round Sen.Abdullahi Adamu, the new National Chairman and other National Working Committee (…
UBEC Seeks Review of Consolidated Revenue From 2% to 4% For Basic Education Delivery
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, said emerging constraints in basic education delivery in the country may necessitate an increase in the consolidated revenue funds…
Abuja Airport communities decry non compensation, neglect
By NAN Four indigenous chiefdoms Amac in the Federal Capital Territory , FCT, comprising Tungan kwaso, Tungan Madaki, Kukudabma, Anguwan kano, on Tuesday, raised alarm over non compensation for the…
Group inaugurates Voters Assembly to enhance mobilisation, awareness
By NAN A socio-political movement, Nigeria Voters Assembly (NVA) has inaugurated various groups to embark on mass mobilisation and education of Nigerian voters to know more about their rights to…
Group urges international, local organisations to engage in humanitarian services
Sheikh Abdul-Razaq Salman, president of Abikakr As-Sidiq Philantrophic Home (ASPH), has called on International and local organisations to engaged in humanitarian effort for the well-being of vulnerable people. Salman at…