Police foil plot to traffic girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a woman for allegedly attempting to traffic three Kaduna girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the suspect allegedly lured the girls, aged between 18 and 20, from Kaduna State to Lagos with promises of legitimate employment in a […]
Security guard docked over alleged theft
A 47-year-old security guard, Shehu Alike, was on Thursday, arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Wuse, Abuja, over alleged theft of N215,200. Shehu, a resident of Keffi, Nassarawa, is being charged with theft, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Festus Ajayi told the court that the complaint, Abraham Kelechi, residing at 10 […]
Ondo transiting from civil service economy to industrial power house, Commissioner declares
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, has affirmed that the renewed commitment by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to develop the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) is a landmark investment that will transform Ondo State into a major industrial and business hub in the South-West region. He […]
NBC unveils digital broadcasting platform initiative to expand access to information
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says its newly unveiled digital broadcasting platform will enhance access to information, stimulate investment and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Director-General, Mr Charles Ebuebu, stated this in Abuja at the inauguration of the “Big Picture” initiative and “Free TV’’ digital broadcasting platform. He described the initiative as a new […]
Kwara sues Saraki for criminal defamation
The Kwara Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit at the Kwara State High Court against former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. The former senate president is charged with making defamatory statements against Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The charge was filed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, the Director of Public […]
I can never marry a Nigerian, DJ Cuppy vows
Nigerian Disc Jockey (DJ) and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, said that her family background and celebrity status has frequently overshadowed her relationships, saying ‘she can’t marry a Nigerian’. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), such a comment has stirred reactions online, following a resurfaced interview clip, where she spoke […]
Court remands corps member for allegedly assaulting neighbour
A Dutse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered that a 28- year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Akintade David should be remanded in police custody for allegedly assaulting his neighbour. The Police charged David who lives in FHA, Kubwa, Abuja with criminal force, assault and theft. The defendant however pleaded not […]
Mbah links infrastructural transformation to increased allocation
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said increased financial support to subnational governments under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been responsible for the remarkable infrastructure development in the state. He made the revelation on Tuesday when he received members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on a Media Tour of the […]
Porous borders fueling terrorism, transnational crimes, NSA warns
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified porous borders as a major factor fueling terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration in Nigeria. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College […]
Akpabio seeks stronger border security through technology, regional ties
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has called for the deployment of modern technology and stronger regional cooperation to fortify Nigeria’s borders against rising security threats. Akpabio made the call at the opening of the 15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) on Tuesday […]
