Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready four weeks
Dr Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, on Wednesday said that results of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad) would be ready in the next three weeks or four weeks. Somiari gave the assurance while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer. The […]
U.S. to launch initiatives to empower writers, Nigerian music artistes, others
In a bid to strengthen ties with Nigeria, the U.S. government says it will be launching different initiatives to empower writers, TV producers, actors, music artistes and Nigerian students. Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, said this during an interview session at the American Corner located at Vibranium Valley […]
Otti inaugurates 30-km Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Wednesday, formally inaugurated the 30-kilometer Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation. In a speech at the ceremony held at Amuvi, Arochukwu Local Government Area (LGA), Otti said that the project indicated government’s commitment to improving the living condition of the citizens. He said that the State Government was intentional about rehabilitating […]
Tinubu appeals to National Assembly over MDAs
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies before parliamentary committees. Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House, the President said […]
NFVCB seeks collaboration with NAN on film classification reforms
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has solicited partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for the promotion of its reforms in film classification operations. Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/ CEO of the board made the request when he paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of NAN, Mallam Ali Muhammad […]
Catholic Church urges govt to give more time for BVN, NIN linkage
The Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan has urged the Federal Government (FG) to give more time for bank customers to link their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) with their National Identification Numbers (NIN). The Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, made the appeal to the government at a news conference organised by the archdiocese in Ibadan […]
Tinubu hosts cabinet members to Ramadan meal
President Bola Tinubu has hosted members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to a Ramadan-breaking of fast (Iftar). The event at the banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa is attended by Ministers of Information and National Orientation, Housing, FCT, Transportation, Youths as well as service chiefs. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the […]
Police recover explosives, arms in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers State has seized Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition from suspected cultists in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, revealed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. She said that the command’s C4i Strike Force and local vigilance group arrested a suspected cultist, Samuel […]
Ondo governorship: INEC warns parties against parallel primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against the conduct of parallel primaries for the Nov. 16 Ondo governorship election. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja, at the INEC 2024 first quarterly meeting with leaders of political parties. He disclosed that so far, 16 out […]
Kidnappings: Foundation calls for increased security in schools
The Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF), a nongovernmental organisation advancing quality education, has called for increased security personnel in schools to curb the incessant kidnappings of school children. The Executive Director of the group, Dr Arome Salifu, made the call at a news conference on Saturday in Abuja. Salifu, who condemned the recent abduction of […]
