No drug trafficker ‘ll escape justice, Marwa vows
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to ensure that no drug trafficker escapes justice, irrespective of their status. He reaffirmed this while reacting to the conviction and sentencing of fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Chinedu, and former international football player, Hunkarin George. In a […]
Rising costs living drive UniAbuja students into entrepreneurship
The rising cost of living and delayed financial support have driven University of Abuja students into entrepreneurship, with many now combining lectures with small businesses to stay afloat. Students who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday said food, transportation, and accommodation expenses had tripled in the last year. They noted […]
Zamfara CJ seeks adequate funding for judiciary
Justice Kulu Aliyu, the Chief Judge of Zamfara has called for adequate funding of state judiciary to enable the arm carry out its constitutional duties effectively. Aliyu made the call in Gusau on Monday, at the opening of the Annual Workshop for Magistrates, Staff of the High Court and other Stakeholders in the Justice […]
Supreme Court upholds death sentence of convicted murderer
The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and death sentence of Abu Umar, for stabbing a man to death during a fight. In the Certified True Copy of the judgment of the Supreme Court made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Justice Jummai-Hannatu Sankey, held that the appeal filed by Umar, lacked merit. The […]
Davido gifts Mayorkun Tesla Cybertruck
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted fellow singer Emmanuel Mayowa, professionally known as Mayorkun, a Tesla Cybertruck. He announced the gift through his verified Instagram Story on Sunday, sharing a photograph of the electric vehicle with a message addressed to Mayorkun and one of his associates. “My gift […]
10 more FCT projects to be ready before December, says Wike
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate between eight and 10 additional projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) before December, as part of efforts to fulfil promises made to residents, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. The minister gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, […]
NSCDC arrests two suspected railway, electrical infrastructure vandals
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested two suspected vandals over alleged vandalism of railway and electrical infrastructure in Kano State. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, made the disclosure on Monday in Kano. Hassan-Agalama said the suspects were arrested in separate intelligence-led operations carried out at Panshekara in […]
Traders, consumers decry high cost of vegetables
Some traders and residents in Lagos State have decried the negative impact of rain floods on prices of agricultural produce, especially vegetables. The traders and consumers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews, said that the rains were adversely affecting prices of the produce. NAN reports that the traders […]
16 six years after, Kano lifts embargo on employment at censorship board
The Kano State Censorship Board has commenced the recruitment of new personnel after a 16-year freeze on employment, following the approval of permanent and pensionable appointments by Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Abba El-Mustapha, disclosed this on Monday during the presentation of appointment letters to 17 successful beneficiaries at the […]
Tinubu names new Adviser on National Assembly Matters
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters – House of Representatives. He replaces Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. The new appointee, is a scholar and public policy expert. He holds a PhD in […]
