Passengers burnt to death in Kogi accident
Some persons were burnt to death in a ghastly accident at Aloma in Ofu local government area of Kogi state, on Sunday morning. An eyewitness stated that the accident, which…
JAMB sanctions officials for asking candidate to remove hijab
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sanctioned some of its accredited officials for demanding that a hijab-wearing candidate at Saturday’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination must remove her headgear.…
FRSC not recruiting – spokesman alerts job seekers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it is not recruiting and has cautioned potential job seekers against falling victims to scammers. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps…
UTME: Police, JAMB warn candidates against patronising fake websites
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites. The two bodies gave…
Naira mutilation: Public holidays stalls Bobrisky’s sentence
The Sallah holidays on Tuesday, stalled judgement by a Federal High Court Lagos, in a charge against convicted cross dresser, Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky, over mutilation of the naira. Bobrisky…
Eidel-Fitri: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary…
FG tasks PR experts to change Nigerian story
The Federal Government has called on Public Relations professionals to always craft the right narratives to change the Nigerian story. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call in Abuja at…
Stakeholders want arrest, prosecution of perpetrators of election violence in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the political space have called for the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of election violence in the country to curb the trend and promote peaceful election. They said…
Group urges LASG to provide smoke-free public places
The Protecting and Activating Communities (PACT) Against Tobacco, a youth-led initiative, has called on the Lagos State Government to provide smoke-free public places to ensure implementation of the Tobacco Control…
Engendering sustainable development requires overhaul, transformation of education – Expert
Dr Alfred Chiakor, Chairman, Planning Committee on a Public Lecture in honour of Prof. Emeritus Benedicta Egbo, said engendering sustainable development required significant overhaul and transformation of the country’s education…
Economic hardships: Kano traders pledge to reduce, stabilise prices of goods
Traders Association Singer Market, Kano, on Monday pledged to reduce and stabilise prices of essential commodities in the state. The Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Ibrahim Danyaro, disclosed this to…
Capacity Building: IGP orders reorientation programs, arms drill for personnel
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D has ordered regular and continuous reorientation courses, arms drills and Baton and Rifle Exercises (BARE) for all Police personnel across the…
Nasarawa Assembly trains new members, staff on Public Hearing conducts
Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has organised a training for the state 7th State House of Assembly members, management team and others on the conduct of public hearing for effective…
Police say student allegedly committed suicide in hotel room
The Police Command in Ogun says a 400-level female student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye, Adaeze Jaja, has allegedly committed suicide in a hotel room. The command’s Police…
Pipeline explosion kills 5 vandals in Imo – Police
The Police command in Imo on Wednesday, confirmed the death of five vandals in an explosion that rocked Obitti community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The…