Court dismisses suit seeking Diri’s disqualification, awards N500, 000 fine
April, 23, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite, in…
Alleged theft at Dangote refinery in Lagos: Army dismisses Soldiers involved
April 22, 2024 The Nigerian army has announced the dismissal of two Soldiers involved in the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery premises on 14th April 2024….
Terrorism related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA
April 22, 2024 National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu says terrorism related deaths have drastically reduce in Nigeria from about 2,600 monthly to less than 200 currently. Ribadu made this…
Nigeria seeking up to $2.25 bln in World Bank loans – Minister
April 22, 2024 Nigeria is seeking up to $2.25 billion in World Bank loans and expects the bank’s board to approve the request in June, the government said in a…
Kenyan Police Reportedly Arrest Binance Executive Who Fled From Nigeria
April 22, 2024 Police authorities in Kenya have reportedly arrested Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform Binance, who fled Nigeria some weeks ago. Anjarwalla had escaped from custody in…
FCCPC Storms Chinese Supermarket Over Claims Of Discrimination Against Nigerians
April 22, 2024 The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) just arrived at the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce. Earlier on Sunday,…
Human trafficking: NSCDC rescues 10 victims in FCT
April 22, 2024 The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has intercepted 10 victims of human trafficking at Zuba motor park in Abuja. A statement…
Minimum entry age to tertiary institutions now 18 – FG gives directive
April 22, 2024 The Federal Government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman…
WHO says contaminated cough syrup in Africa no longer availableÂ
April 22, 2024 A contaminated batch of Benylin Paediatric Syrup is no longer available in the African countries where it was sold, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Earlier…
IGP calls for merger of NSCDC, FRSCÂ with the police
April 22, 2024 The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has advised the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road…