Immigration Nabs 2 Suspected Fraudster in Lagos
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Zone ‘A’ Headquarters, Ikeja Lagos, said that it has arrested two suspected fraudsters, who were parading themselves as Immigration officers. A statement issued and signed by the Assistant Comptroller General and Zonal Coordinator, Mohammed Alhaji Alfa, gave the names of the suspects as Messrs Emeka John, age 66 and James […]
‘Walk isn’t Work,’ Atiku Blasts Buhari
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for reportedly walking from the venue of Sallah prayers in Daura, Katsina State to his home as proof of his fitness to re-contest for office in 2019. Buhari had on Tuesday shunned protocol and opted to demonstrate his fitness to run for a second term […]
APC to Begin Fresh Registration, Revalidation of Members
In a bid to ensure victory in coming elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, would soon commence a Continuous National Membership Registration to increase the membership base of the party. National Working Committee (NWC) of APC disclosed this move as part of its winning strategies, preparatory to the coming elections. The party said the […]
Osinbajo Affirms FG’s Concern for the Common Man
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Buhari administration will continue to focus on the common man and taking Nigerians out of poverty through its social investment programmes. Prof. Osinbajo said this during a townhall meeting on Tuesday in Somolu/Bariga LCDA in Lagos State to felicitate Lagosians on the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Vice President, […]
Scientists Detects Gene Causing Breast Cancer in Nigerian Women
A multinational research team has identified the genes responsible for inherited breast cancer in Nigerian women, according to the study published in the 21 August issue of the Journal for Clinical Oncology. “This is the first study to use high-throughput genomic analysis of African women,” said study author Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, Walter L. Palmer Distinguished […]
Breaking: Irate Youths Razed Imo Magistrates’ Court
Reports filtering in have indicated that a group of irate youths have torched down the Magistrates’ Court in Orlu, Imo State. Police sources said that the fire had caused extensive damage to the building and destroyed several documents before it could be stopped. The Police authorities in the state have confirmed the incident. The Commissioner […]
Police Nabs 8 Child Traffickers with 11 Children
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested eight suspects in connection with child stealing and trafficking. The arrests were made between 24/07/2018 and17/08/2018 at Agbor Park in Benin City Edo State and Imo State respectively. A total of eleven (11) stolen children were recovered from the suspects, some of whom have been identified by their parents. […]
Senator Ita Giwa to Open Jollofrice War at Akwaaba, as NCAC Declares Nigerian Food Culture
One of Africa’s most Prominent Women Senator Florence Ita Giwa the Chairperson of The Carnival Calabar and a Promoter of African Cuisine will be the Special Guest at This year’s Jollof Rice Competition at Akwaaba African Travel market. The Culinary Tourism Contest will involve The 3 West African Countries of Nigeria,Ghana and The Gambia. Last […]
CPC Gets Restriction Order to Stop Multichoice New Tariff
Multichoice Nigeria Limited has faced a brick wall in its new bid to increase the subscription tariffs for DSTV, its satellite cable television service providers. A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday restrained the company from going ahead with the hike in the subscription charges which attracted rife condemnation from Nigerians recently This restraining order […]
Oyo Govt Absolves Self from Demolition of Ayefele’s Fresh FM
Leading counsel to the Oyo State government, Yomi Alliyu (SAN) has told an Oyo state High court in Ibadan that the government of the state was not responsible for the destruction of the office of a popular gospel singer, Dr. Yinka Ayefele. The case was mentioned in court on Monday Justice Iyabo Yerima adjourned further […]
