Company drivers arraigned over alleged diesel, petrol theft
Three company drivers: Muideen Oladokun, 41, Najeem Adedeji, 35, and Kehinde Tijani, 65, were on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan over an alleged diesel and petrol theft. The three working with Krishat Pharma company, Oluyole, Ibadan, were charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, ASP […]
Disengaged soldier docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle
A disengaged soldier, Tajudeen Umaru, on Friday appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Bajaj motorcycle valued at N1.3 million. Umaru, whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and impersonation. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Simon […]
Tinubu signs virtual assets’ Executive Order
Establishes council to harmonise regulation of digital economy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination. The Executive Order 2026, is to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets, strengthen cooperation among the nation’s financial, revenue and capital markets agencies, protect citizens from fraud, and safeguard the integrity […]
Tinubu congratulates Nnaji at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Bart Nnaji, former Minister of Power, on his 70th birthday, celebrated on July 13. Professor Nnaji, an engineer and Chairman of Geometric Power, served as Minister of Power from 2011 to 2012. He also chairs the Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science and is the […]
2027: Borno youths mobilise for Tinubu, Shettima’s re-election
Some indigenous groups of young people in Borno State have mobilised thousands to canvass grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential election. Addressing the gathering in Maiduguri, the guest speaker, Prof. Shehu Liberty of the University of Maiduguri, said that the gathering reflected the […]
Kogi confirms rescue of abducted NECO candidates, officials
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination was in progress. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. He […]
Suspected supplier of drugs to bandits arrested
The Katsina Police Command has arrested a suspected drug peddler allegedly supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits in Funtua Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Katsina. He said the suspect popularly known as “Dunbuje”, was arrested […]
Police arrest father for allegedly burning 10-year-old daughter with hot iron
The Police Command in Ondo State has said it has arrested a man, Amos Paul, of Unaun, Upenme in Owo Local Government Area, for allegedly brutalising his 10-year-old daughter. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the command, made this known in a statement on Friday in Akure. The command’s spokesperson said that the suspect […]
Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire seek stronger bilateral cooperation
The Federal Government and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to review existing bilateral agreements, assess their implementation and explore new areas of cooperation. The two countries also pledged to strengthen collaboration across bilateral and multilateral platforms for the mutual benefit of their citizens. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola […]
How institutions, communities develop, by Osinbajo
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said that institutions and communities move forward when vision is matched by execution. He said this at the Rotary Club Abuja Metro 17th President Investiture, Fund Raising and Book Lunch in Abuja on Friday. He added that the greatest legacy in leadership was not what was accumulated, […]
