FG presents Africa quality mark to 220 Nigerian products
The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 220 Made-in-Nigeria products produced by 131 companies. The certification is part of efforts by the government to enhance…
Court sentences man to death by hanging for kidnapping, armed robbery
High Court in Onitsha, Anambra on Thursday sentenced a man, Kosisochukwu Celestine, to death by hanging for kidnapping and armed robbery. Delivering judgment, Justice Sylvester Odili, held that the prosecution…
Police arrests man for allegedly beating own father to death in Akure
The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly killing his biological father, Adone Peter. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, made this known…
FG launches $350,000 FAO Project to eradicate bird flu in Nigeria
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Mukhtar-Maiha, says the Federal Government is committed to eliminating Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Nigeria. He spoke on Thursday in Karu Local…
Minority Leader race: Reps in rowdy session over alleged signature forgery
Proceedings in the House of Representatives at Thursday’s plenary degenerated into a rowdy session over who becomes the next Minority Leader, following the resignation of Rep. Kingsley Chinda. Chinda, now…
Gunmen abduct seven students in Zamfara – Police say
Gunmen have kidnapped at least seven students from a polytechnic in Zamfara State, located in northwest Nigeria, according to a police statement released Thursday. The incident is the latest in…
Police rescues three children, arrests two suspected child traffickers
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, has rescued three abducted children and arrested two suspected child traffickers along Ekparakwa village in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations…
Anambra Govt. vows to get justice for teenager allegedly raped by 8 men
The Anambra Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian. The incident occurred in Nawfia,…
African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa’s xenophobic violence surges
Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond. Outside, an angry crowd told him foreigners such as him…
Troops rescue two kidnap victims, intensify hunt for terrorists in Kogi State
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under 2 Division Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnap victims following a swift response to a kidnapping incident in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government…
