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Ondo 2020: INEC Commends Navy, others for Rescuing Electoral Officers
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has commended the Nigerian Navy for the rescue of its staff who were involved in a boat mishap while deploying for the governorship election in Ondo state.
In a statement from…
Obaseki inaugurates Alaghodaro/Inauguration Committee
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, inaugurated the Alaghodaro/Inauguration Committee ahead of this year’s Alaghodaro Summit, scheduled to take place between November 8 to 15, 2020.
The inauguration of the…
2021 budget proposal contravened Fiscal Responsibility Act… Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said the 2021 budget proposal contravened the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Abubakar said this in a statement he personally signed, which was made available to journalists on Friday.…
Man breaks into National Assembly complex, steals dollars, office equipment
A man identified as Kabiru on Friday broke into the office of a member of the House of Representatives and carted away dollars and other valuable items.
Apart from foreign currency, the man stole office equipment including…
Nigeria records 151 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 151 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
With the latest number of cases, Nigeria has now recorded a total 59, 992 cases so far.
The breakdown of the…
Port-Harcourt Serial killer, David-West sentenced to death
A Rivers State High Court on.Friday sentenced to death by hanging, a notorious Port-Harcourt rapist and serial killer, Gracious David-West.
The serial killer, David-West was found guilty for the murder of nine young women and…
Sanwo-Olu releases 56 inmates, grants state pardon to Funke Akindele, husband
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, has approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional centres in the state.
The governor also granted state pardon to Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband,…
Police commission dismisses ACP, nine senior officers
Police Service Commission on Friday approved the dismissal of 10 senior police officers.
A statement by the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, said the also approved reduction of the ranks of nine other officers.
The…
Policeman shoots lover in Lagos
A policeman attached to the Special Protection Unit, Base 16, Ikeja, Lagos State, Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba, has shot his lover, Joy Eze, over a disagreement.
Spokesman of Lagos State Police Command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the…
FAO calls on private sector to get more involved in agriculture
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
The Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (UN-FAO) has called on the private sector to get more involved in agriculture in Nigeria.
Speaking to journalists in Maiduguri on…