FG sets June 17 for digital switchover inauguration
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover (DSO) project is ready for commissioning on June 17. Idris disclosed this on Wednesday…
24,000 Nigerians to benefit from $65m World Bank funding- NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) says no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards…
NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn Canadian loud at Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a street value of N10.4billion at…
Police rescues abducted toddler, foils mob attack in Delta
The Delta Police Command has rescued a two-year-old child allegedly abducted in Warri and prevented the mob lynching of a suspect linked to the crime. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright…
Nigeria leads Africa’s drive to cut road crashes by 50% — FRSC
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed says Nigeria is positioned to lead Africa in road safety advancement, collaboration, and integration. Mohammed said this in an…
Police Rescue U.S.-Based Doctor from Mob Action in Ibadan Over False Kidnap Alarm
The Police Command in Oyo State has rescued a United States of America-based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Afolabi, from being mobbed over alleged kidnapping. The Police Public Relations Officer in…
NHCR seeks stronger collaboration on human rights protection nationwide
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human…
Oborevwori tasks newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries on integrity, accountability
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service to uphold professionalism, integrity, and accountability in the discharge of their duties….
In Rwanda, Tinubu pitches Nigeria business case to the rest of Africa, by Sunday Dare
From Equatorial Guinea to Tanzania, from Accra to Addis Ababa, and now, from Nairobi to Kigali, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with sartorial elegance and swashbuckling confidence, is traversing Africa preaching…
Court sends ex-minister, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in jail; to refund N22bn
The Federal High Court has sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison over the diversion of N33.8 billion meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric…