NNPC Limited wins landmark Court case, avoids N5bn damages
August 13, 2025 On August 8, 2025, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, upheld NNPC Ltd.’s appeal against the Federal High Court’s April 2023 judgement that annulled Senator Ifeanyi Araraume’s…
Man shot, dies after preventing arrest of alleged kidnap suspect in Kwara
Aug. 13, 2025 The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped alleged kidnap suspect escape. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Mr. Adekimi Ojo, confirmed…
FG imposes 7 year temporary suspension on establishment of new federal tertiary institutions
Aug. 13, 2025 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education announced the…
FG to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licences – Alake
Aug.13, 2025 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has announced plans to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licences in addition to the 900 it revoked in 2024. Alake…
Benue overtakes Edo as having highest number of human trafficking cases – NAPTIP
August 13, 2025 Mrs. Binta Bello, Director-General (DG), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has revealed that Benue currently has the highest number of human trafficking…
Practice exclusive breastfeeding to protect children from diphtheria – UNICEF urges mothers
Aug. 13, 2025 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding of their children to prevent the spread of diphtheria. UNICEF facilitator, Mrs. Chineze George-Ileka,…
Bandits Kill Three In Benue Community
August 13, 2025 Bandits have again attacked a community in Benue State, killing three persons. The attack on Uikpam community of Mbabai Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of…
Ebonyi community withdraws consent for quarry lease to operator over deceit
Aug. 13, 2025 …Says operator lacks financial, technical capacity Ebonyi community has withdrawn its earlier consent granted to Mr. Joseph Nomeh for the operation of a quarry on its Mboro-Ajayim…
JAMB to screen 500 underage candidates for admission
Aug. 13, 2025 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will screen more than 500 exceptional candidates under the age of 16 who are seeking admission…
NDLEA arrests 40,887, seizes 5.5mkg drugs in 2 years
Aug. 13, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 40,887 drug offenders, including 45 barons, and seized over 5.5 million kilogrammes of illicit substances in two…