Woman, 34, in court for allegedly obtaining money by fraud
A 34-year-old woman, Opeyemi Fowosele, on Thursday, appeared before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining money under false pretext. The defendant whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge of obtaining money by false pretext, stealing and unlawful conversion. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the […]
China expresses regret over expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty
China on Thursday expressed regret over the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the U.S. and Russia. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, at a regular news conference, said that New START played a critical role in maintaining international strategic balance. He said that the international community widely believed that […]
Tinubu celebrates Olupona at 75
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, a distinguished scholar and author, on his 75th birthday on February 5. Jacob Olupona, a Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM) awardee and a Professor of African Religious Traditions, is also the Chair of the Department of African and African American Studies at […]
Tinubu directs army to move into Kaiama, condemns terrorist attack
Mourns victims President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government in Kwara State, where Boko Haram terrorists overnight killed hapless villagers in Worro. He said the new military command will spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless communities. A statement by […]
Makoko: Lagos defends regeneration, says safety of life paramount
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementating urban regeneration and renewal projects. The government said on Monday that its interventions in communities were guided by safety concerns and continuous engagement and international best practices. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, gave the reassurance at a press conference at […]
Police arrest coordinator, two traditional rulers over killing of four in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi say it has arrested Mr Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre in Afikpo in connection with the killing of four persons in Edda Local Government Area (LGA). SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of […]
PDP fixes national convention for March 28, 29 in Abuja
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and March 29 for the party’s national convention in Abuja. The party made this known in a communique issued at the end of the 105th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on Monday night. The News Agency […]
PDP a formidable party, not charity organization, says Wike
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force in the country and not a charity organisation. Wike made the remarks at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Monday night. While warning members against viewing PDP as a […]
Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty
Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees. The resolution is contained in a circular issued to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on […]
FG begins free training for 10m Nigerians on financial inclusion, literacy
The Federal Government has begun a free nationwide training for 10million Nigerians on financial inclusion and literacy. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the training was organised by the Office of the Vice-President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. It is designed to […]
