SMEs create inclusive, prosperous societies, says ECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) worldwide are the missing link to creating inclusive, dynamic, and prosperous societies. The Deputy Executive Secretary of ECA, Antonio Pedro said this at the inauguration of the AeTrade Group Continental Headquarters in Kigali. A copy of his address was made available […]
Police arrest three suspects for alleged armed robbery
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested three suspects for alleged armed robbery in Enugu metropolis and Oji-River axis of the state. The police also recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Saturday. Ndukwe said that detectives […]
Tinubu transmits anti-doping bill to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has sought approval of the Senate for the 2024 National Anti-Doping Bill. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Thursday. Tinubu said the request was in accordance with provisions of Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of […]
Tinubu condoles with Sanwo-Olu over passing of deputy chief of staff
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo. He mourned and described his passing as deeply agonizing. The President condoles with Governor Sanwo-Olu and his cabinet over this excruciating loss, noting the unalloyed bond both […]
I-G deploys helicopter to rescue abducted Kogi varsity students
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a helicopter and police security apparatus to rescue the remaining abducted university students in Kogi State. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the police command in Kogi, SP Williams Ovye-Aya on Thursday in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya said that the police […]
Solomon Olagbegi, 87, to be buried on May 24
.Prince Solomon Olusegun Mowasola Olagbegi who died on February 1, 2024 is to be buried on Friday 24, May, 2024, in Owo, Ondo State. Dr. Layi Olagbegi, his eldest child in a statement said the activities for the funeral starts on Wednesday, May 22 with Ajabue traditional dance round the town by family members and […]
Five teenagers remanded for allegedly killing 18-year old student
A Makurdi Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday remanded five teenagers in a correctional facility for allegedly killing an 18-year old student, named Yakubu Garba. The defendants, Abdullahi Ismail, 14; Ismail Abubakar, 18; Mustapha Yakubu, 15; Suleiman Ismail, 18, and Sani Yahaya, 18, are being charged with criminal conspiracy, terrorism and culpable homicide. The defendants are residents […]
LASU ready for 2024 FASU games, says V-C
More than 3,500 students from about 100 universities within West Africa are expected at the 11th All Africa Universities Games (FASU Games) slated from Sept. 20 to 29. According to the organisers, Lagos State University(LASU) and University of Lagos (UNILAG) will co-host the 2024 FASU Games. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made this […]
Alleged N8.1bn fraud: EFCC to arraign Sirika, brother on fresh charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on May 23 arraign former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and his brother, Ahmad before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High court, Garki, on fresh eight-count charge. They were slated to be arraigned before Justice Suleman Belgore, but the arraignment was stalled due to the absence of Sirika […]
Two men docked over alleged illegal possession of arms in Kaduna
Two young men Usman Muhammad and Abdulahafeez Abubakar have been arraigned before an Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Tudun Wada, Kaduna State for alleged illegal possession of arms. The prosecutor, Insp. Jamilu Umar said the two accused were arrested during an evening police patrol in Tudun Wada area where they were seen carrying cutlasses, sharp […]
