FG issues new regulation, orders implementation 70% local content in broadcasting
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has issued a new regulation to compel the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to implement 70% local content in broadcasting. This was contained…
Court sentences DG NCAC, Runsewe to prison, orders his immediate arrest
DGÂ NCAC, Olusegun Runsewe Justice Jude Okeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC),…
NDLEA Lagos Command nabbed over 400 illicit drug offenders in 2019
NDLEA officials on duty The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, on Thursday said that it arrested 411 illicit drug offenders in 2019 Its commander,  Mr Ralph…
Obaseki orders prosecution of LG chairmen accused of embezzling funds
Gov. Godwin Obaseki Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has instructed the relevant ministries to commence prosecution of all local government chairmen relieved of their offices for embezzling council funds….
Assault: Sen. Abbo, prosecution counsel’s absence stalls trial in Zuba Court
Sen. Elisha Abbo The absence of Sen. Elisha Abbo, who allegedly assaulted a nursing mother and the prosecution counsel, on Thursday stalled continuation of trial in a Zuba Chief…
Combating online abuse: Twitter to experiment with features controlling reply to tweets Â
Twitter Inc said on Wednesday it will test new features early this year that would allow users to control who can reply to their tweets, as it looks to limit…
Sickle Cell: We lost 80 members over blood shortage in 2019 –Â Association
Hands affected by Sickle Cell Mr Abdulkadir Muhammad, the Secretary, Kano Sickle Cell Club, says no fewer than 80 of its members died in 2019 as a result of…
Supreme Court Verdict: Okowa celebrates victory, calls for a united Delta – Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on Deltans to be more united, following the re-affirmation of his victory at the polls by the Supreme Court. The Supreme…
 Bandits kill 4, abduct 21 in fresh attack in Niger State
At least four persons are feared dead in a fresh attack by bandits on Beni community in Munya local government area of Niger State. Although when contacted on the telephone…
 FRSC warns against illegal use of Sirens, escorts, says only govt officials are entitled to have sirens, escortsÂ
Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has vowed to arrest and prosecute private persons who illegally use sirens, escorts, and flashers on the roads stressing…