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target=_blank>Driver jailed for assaulting FRSC officials in Kwara
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Tuesday, convicted one Samson Ayadi, for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol team. Samson was dragged to court on a-four count charge before Magistrate I.Y.Jimade. The defendant was accused by the FRSC of obstructing the corps patrol team of Oloru unit, along
target=_blank>Garden Fence Security Tips By Master Locksmiths
Your relaxing and beautiful garden by day becomes dark and secluded by night, making it an ideal entry point for burglars and intruders. In fact, professional locksmiths who are knowledgeable about security say that items such as gardening tools often left in the garden are enough to attract burglars. These criminals are even more drawn
target=_blank>2027: It will be difficult for Kwankwaso to support Tinubu –Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and close ally of former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said “it will be extremely difficult” for Kwankwaso to join forces with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Galadima
target=_blank>Bandits kill 13 worshippers in Katsina
At least 13 worshippers were confirmed dead and many others sustained varying degrees of injury following an attack on the Unguwar Mantau community of Malumfashi Local Government Area, Katsina State. The ugly incident occurred while the victims were observing morning prayer in the early hours of Tuesday. Daily Trust gathered that the attackers were on
target=_blank>383 aid workers killed in 2024 –UN
The United Nations has said that 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, describing the figure as a “shameful indictment” of international apathy. In a statement to mark the World Humanitarian Day, the UN said that the 2024 figure was 31 percent higher than what was recorded the year before. It said that the relentless
target=_blank>Hoodlums Kill Police Officer in Bayelsa
Hoodlums suspected to be cultists have killed a policeman, identified as Oboh Goodluck around OMPADEC road, Amarata axis of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Daily Trust gathered that the policeman, who was in mufti, was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, while returning from work by some hoodlums who allegedly tried to rob him of
target=_blank>FG to enroll 500,000 out-of-school children
The Federal Government has kicked off a new initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and tackling literacy challenges across the country. Through the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), the government on Tuesday in Abuja began a two-day training for enumerators on the use of automated data collection
target=_blank>Court okays shield of witnesses in trial of suspected Al-Shabab terrorists
A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the shielding of witnesses in the trial of five persons suspected members of a terrorist organisation, the Al-Shabaab, linked to the 2022 attack at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite on Tuesday granted the application to conduct the trial with a witness’
target=_blank>Man kills girlfriend with machete in Rivers
Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested a 23-year-old man, Kingsley Chinamezu, popularly known as Power Sharp, for allegedly killing his 44-year-old girlfriend, Miss Confidence Konebari Sunny. The suspect was said to have attacked the victim with a machete, leading to her death. It was gathered that after committing the crime on July 30, 2025,
target=_blank>CBN Reforms: Banking sector leads as FDI surge raises investors’ confidence
Capital inflows to Nigeria hit $5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data shows. The inflows represent significant gains from diverse reforms instituted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to make the country an attractive destination for local and foreign investors. For many stakeholders, the $3.1 billion
target=_blank>Alleged EFCC raids: NAHCON cautions media, public against speculation
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has, against speculated reports of the arrest of some of its Directors by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, appealed to the media and other Hajj stakeholders to exercise caution in spreading unverified rumours against its staff. The Assistant Director of Information and Publication of the Commission,
Alleged EFCC raids: NAHCON cautions media, public against speculation
target=_blank>Gov Namadi tasks elected officials, appointees with people-centred programmes
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has urged elected officials and political appointees to design and implement programmes and initiatives that will help uplift the socio-economic status of the electorate. The governor made the statement while speaking at the flag-off of the distribution of 120 new motorcycles to All Progressives Congress, APC, ward executives by
Gov Namadi tasks elected officials, appointees with people-centred programmes
target=_blank>CVR: INEC partners Nasarawa traditional council
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Nasarawa State said it is partnering with the traditional council in the state to boost the success of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Shehu Wahab, stated this at a meeting with traditional rulers on Tuesday in Lafia. He noted
CVR: INEC partners Nasarawa traditional council
target=_blank>Abiodun calls for Chinese partnership in mineral resources exploration
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a partnership with Chinese investors to explore the numerous mineral resources that abound in the State. Governor Abiodun made the call on Tuesday when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Abiodun calls for Chinese partnership in mineral resources exploration
target=_blank>Southern Governors Forum extends heartfelt condolences to Gov Ododo on passing of father
The Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) has commiserated with the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the passing of his beloved father, Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo, who departed this life on Monday at the age of 83. In a condolence message signed by its Chairman and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo
Southern Governors Forum extends heartfelt condolences to Gov Ododo on passing of father
target=_blank>Yola court remands man for allegedly impregnating housewife
The Chief Magistrate Court I, sitting in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, has remanded a businessman, Mamuda Duma, for allegedly impregnating and then aborting a three-month pregnancy of a housewife. The court ordered the man’s remand when the defendant was arraigned before it, following a complaint lodged by the woman’s husband, Ahmadu Lawal. Lawal, who
Yola court remands man for allegedly impregnating housewife
target=_blank>Soludo’s wife condemns stripping of female NYSC member by vigilante operatives
The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has condemned the stripping and beating of a lady said to be a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in the state. A viral video of the incident has been circulating on social media. The incident reportedly occurred in Oba, Idemili North
Soludo’s wife condemns stripping of female NYSC member by vigilante operatives
target=_blank>INEC schedules Zamfara supplementary polls for Aug 21
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Zamfara has scheduled the conduct of a supplementary election in five polling units of Kaura Namoda South State Assembly constituency to August 21. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mahmmud Isah, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau on Tuesday. Isah said the supplementary election would
INEC schedules Zamfara supplementary polls for Aug 21
target=_blank>Nasarawa lawmaker appoints 106 aides
Member representing Uke/Karshi Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Musa Gude, says he has appointed 106 aides to assist him in serving his people. Gude disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Lafia on Tuesday. The lawmaker stated that the appointments were also intended to improve the standard of living of the
Nasarawa lawmaker appoints 106 aides
target=_blank>Gov Sani applauded as Nuhu Bamalli Poly excels at COMPODET competition
Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to human capital development has started bearing fruits, with the feat recorded by Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic at the 2025 Committee of Deans of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology, (COMPODET) competition. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr Muhammad Kabir Abdullahi, who stated this in a statement, disclosed that Mr Luka Ado, a
Gov Sani applauded as Nuhu Bamalli Poly excels at COMPODET competition
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