No explosion at Zungeru dam in Niger – Police
The Police Command in Niger, has debunked online media reports of an explosion at the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Station. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Command, told Newsmen on Monday…
Gunmen kill vigilante commander, abduct 1 in Anambra
Unidentified gunmen on Monday afternoon reportedly killed a vigilante commander, Chieloka Ubajekwe, shortly after they attacked a popular hotel in Nnewi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra.…
Anambra police intercept alleged gun runner, recover 375 live cartridges
The Police Command in anambra says it has arrested 48-year-old Felix Owaya, in possession of 375 live cartridges. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed…
Army hands over 8 rescued students to Kogi Gov.
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Nigerian Army on Monday handed over eight students of Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi State, who were rescued on…
Housewife to die by hanging for killing her ex- husband who wanted to marry new wife
A High Court in Birnin Kebbi on Monday sentenced a woman, Farida Abubakar to death by hanging for killing her former husband, Chief Magistrate, Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim. Farida Abubbakat was arraigned…
Minimum Wage: Labour declares indefinite strike from Monday
The leadership of organised labour has declared an indefinite nationwide strike from Monday. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared the strike at the end…
Children’s Day: Hunters boss urges govt. to prioritise welfare of children
Dr John Metchie, Deputy Commander General, Technical Services, Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Dr John Metchie, the Deputy Commander-General, Technical Services,…
Alleged Policce brutality: Women protest in Imo State
Women in the oil producing area of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo on Monday, stormed the streets of Mmahu community to protest alleged Police brutality to the people. The…
Weather: NiMet envisages 3-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast sunny skies…
German corporation to provide grants for innovative start-ups in Nigeria
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Corporation and Development (BMZ), has provided grants for innovative starts-ups in Nigeria. The project is dedicated to provide impactful end-to-end education software solutions to…
Foundation advocates access to menstrual hygiene education
By Aderogba George, NAN FAB Treasure Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has advocated access to menstrual health and hygiene education for women and girls in rural communities. Miss Festus Abigail,…
Affordable Housing: FHA magt. to visit South-West
By Angela Atabo The Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority(FHA), Oyetunde Ojo,is to lead the management team of the Authority on a working visit to the South west zone of the…
Husband in court for allegedly assaulting wife
A 40-year-old man, Monday Aloy, was on Monday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting his wife. Aloy, whose address was not provided is facing a charge of…
Lagos: Driver dies in multiple collision
Lagos, State, Emergency, Management, Agency, LASEMA, Monday, truck, driver, died, multiple, accident, around, Ojuelegba, state, agency, Permanent, Secretary, Dr, Olufemi, Oke-Osanyintolu, The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday…
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecasts sunny skies on Monday…