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INEC fixes Feb 3 for 44 re-run, bye-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 3, 2024 to conduct 44 supplementary elections. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman Information Voter Education Committee (IVEC) of INEC said this on Friday in a statement tagged ‘timetable and schedule of activities for bye-elections and court-ordered re-run elections’. Daily Trust reports that the elections comprise
3,413 inmates on death row in Nigeria – NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that 3,413 inmates are on death row in custodial centres across the country. The National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, disclosed this during a media parley on Friday in Abuja. He said the total number of Inmates on Death Row (IDR) was made up
FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Monday 25 and 26 December 2023, and Monday, January, 1st 2024 as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared on behalf of the federal government on Friday, December 22 in a statement signed by Dr Peter Egbodo, acting Permanent
We’ve commenced full implementation of 50% discounted fare – Luxury Bus Operators
The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), the Owners/Operators of Long Distance Mass Transit Inter-State Bus Service says it has commenced full implementation of the 50 percent price reduction on all routes operated by the members. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved the fare reduction to alleviate the suffering of the masses during
Police Launch Manhunt For 72 Repented Thugs In Kano
Police in Kano State said 72 out 663 thugs that repented from thuggery went back to crime carrying out criminal activities in parts of Dala and Kurnar Asabe areas of the state. Addressing a press conference on Friday, the state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Usaini Gumel, said the police had noticed a new trend in
France bans Nigerian students from relocating with families
The French parliament has passed legislation prohibiting Nigerian students and others from bringing their families to France. After a revised version was approved, this measure won backing from President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally. The revised immigration policy tightens controls on family reunion, restricts migrants’ access to welfare
Kano House Wife arrested for ‘stabbing’ her driver to death
A 24-year-old House wife, Hafsat Sirajo, is in police custody for allegedly stabbing her driver Nafiu Hafizu to death in Kano. Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, paraded the suspect and her two accomplices before newsmen on Friday. Gumel said Hafsat, a resident of Unguwa Uku quarters in Tarauni Local Government Area confessed to singlehandedly
Increase arrest, conviction of corrupt individuals, AGF tells EFCC
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover Nigerian stolen wealth stashed in foreign countries. Speaking during the opening of a new office complex of the Ilorin zonal command of the EFCC on Thursday, the AGF said the
S/Court verdict: Distractions over, time to redouble efforts – Enugu Gov
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Friday hailed the Supreme Court’s judgment which upheld his election. He said now that distractions were over, he would redouble his efforts in delivering his mandate to make the state better. Mbah spoke in Enugu while reacting to the apex court’s verdict which dismissed the appeal of the Labour
PHOTOS: Media Trust Group Chair’s daughter weds in Abuja
Fatima Kabiru Yusuf, daughter of the Chairman, Media Trust Group, Malam Kabiru Yusuf, is married. Fatima got married to Mohammed Bilya Bala at Annur Mosque, Abuja, on Friday. Falling Christmas Tree Kills Woman, Injures Two In Belgium Yuletide: Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over 50% Fare Slash Implementation See the pictures below:
Rivers elders sue Tinubu, AGF, INEC, others over alleged unlawful agreement
The President, Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation AGF and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged unlawful agreement on the ragging power tussle in the state. Tinubu was sued alongside Governor Fubara, Rivers State House of Assembly, Speaker of the
Rivers elders sue Tinubu, AGF, INEC, others over alleged unlawful agreement
EPL: Arteta reveals how Arsenal will silence Anfield crowd
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said his team can silence the Anfield crowd on Saturday by being dominant. The Gunners are away to Liverpool, looking to win for the first time since September 2012. Last season, Arteta’s men were 2-0 up in April before the Reds fought back to earn a point. Ahead of this
EPL: Arteta reveals how Arsenal will silence Anfield crowd
EPL: Premier League cancels Christmas Eve fixtures for 2024/2025
The Premier League has said there will be no Christmas Eve fixtures in the 2024–2025 season. Next season will kick off on August 17, the league confirmed on Friday. That will be 90 days after the current campaign ends. The last game of the 2024-2025 season will be played on May 25, 2025, but there
EPL: Premier League cancels Christmas Eve fixtures for 2024/2025
Nigerian government announces public holidays for Christmas, New Year
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced public holidays ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Friday, in a statement, announced Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. Tunji-Ojo urged Christians
Nigerian government announces public holidays for Christmas, New Year
Police arrest 60 suspects, recover 10 vehicles, 8 tricycles in Abia
The Abia State Police Command said it has arrested 60 suspected criminals, comprising 58 males and two females, from October to December 2023. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, who briefed the press on behalf of the commissioner, said the command devised and implemented effective administrative and operational initiatives that yielded remarkable results.
Police arrest 60 suspects, recover 10 vehicles, 8 tricycles in Abia
Gombe gov signs N208bn budget into law for 2024
Governor Inuwa Yahaya signed Gombe State’s N208.064 billion 2024 budget on Friday, 10 days after it was passed by the state House of Assembly. Yahaya assented to the 2024 Appropriation Bill in Gombe in a ceremony witnessed by the Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Abubakar Luggerewo, and other top government functionaries. Speaking
Gombe gov signs N208bn budget into law for 2024
EFCC re-arrests convicted Italian woman in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it has re-arrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani. She was re-arrested for failing to obey a court order upon her conviction by Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State. The judge had, on October 7, 2022,
EFCC re-arrests convicted Italian woman in Lagos
Doma Utd keen to extend Abiam’s contract
Doma United are working on a new deal for defender Nelson Abiam, according to reports. Abiam’s current contract with the Savannah Tigers will run out at the end of the current season. The former Nasarawa United centre-back has continued to impress for Akinade Onigbinde’s side in their second season in the top flight. Abiam has
Doma Utd keen to extend Abiam’s contract
Gov Radda signs VAPP, Child Protection Laws in Katsina
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has signed into law the Violence Against Persons Prohibition, VAPP, and Child Protection Laws, marking a significant step towards a safer and more just society for all. The signing ceremony, held at the Katsina Government House, was followed by the immediate inauguration of a steering committee, demonstrating the
Gov Radda signs VAPP, Child Protection Laws in Katsina
‘My policies will bring succour’ – Tinubu tells Nigerians ahead of Christmas
President Bola Tinubu has reassured all Nigerians that his administration’s policies will bring succour. Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement on Friday that President Tinubu made this known while speaking at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque in Surulere, Lagos. According to him, the economic reforms initiated by his government are aimed at establishing a
‘My policies will bring succour’ – Tinubu tells Nigerians ahead of Christmas
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