Gov Yusuf Orders Probe into Alleged N1.5bn Deduction from Kano Workers’ Salaries
Gov Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has on Friday ordered probe into alleged N1.5 billion deducted from workers monies by the former Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa. The governor gave…
NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances
NDLEA sniffer dogsThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja in a non-stop two-week offensive…
Sanwo-Olu approves N50,000 wage award for Lagos workers
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Friday announced N50,000 wage award for all the state’s public sector employees, for the month of May. The governor announced the award during the…
NDPC records 1,500 cyberattacks, exposes Nigeria’s data protection gaps
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts within a short period. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, said this in an interview…
Economic Council approves adoption of 112 as national emergency number
The National Economic Council (NEC), has approved the adoption of 112 as the National Emergency Number at all levels and across relevant agencies. The approval was part of the decisions…
NASU, SSANU begin nationwide strike May 15, cite unresolved demands
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are to begin a nationwide strike on May 15 due to…
8 ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports
A total of eight ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge petrol, bulk fertilizer, petrol, gasoline and bulk urea. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…
Troops apprehend IPOB commanders, recover stolen crude oil in April
The Defence Headquarters say troops of Operation UDO KA, have apprehended top commanders and logistics operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen….
Troops neutralise 216 terrorists, apprehend 284 across theatres in April – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised no fewer than 216 terrorists and apprehended 284 suspects in a series of coordinated operations conducted across various theatres in April. The Director, Defence…
Businessman docked over alleged possession of fake currencies
A 38-year-old businessman, Kelechi Ezechukwu, allegedly found in possession of fake currencies, was on Thursday arraigned before a Kaduna High Court. The defendant, a resident of Ungwan Pama, Kaduna, is…