Bawa honours winners of 2021 EFCC Essay Competition
The three winners were among the over 5,000 who submitted entries for 2021 EFCC Essay Competition.
Prioritize implementation of W/Bank projects, FG tells management of unity schools
. By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA THE federal government has called on the management of technical colleges in the country to prioritize environmental and social safeguard so as to enhance effective implementation of the World Bank-assisted innovation and skills acquisition project in Nigeria. Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, gave the charge at a Workshop on …
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Wike invites Gbajabiamila to commission project in Rivers
Mr Gbajabiamila, a member of the ruling APC, is expected to commission the Legislative Quarters in Port Harcourt and assist in handing over the same to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Niger: NUP directs members to validate records
The Niger State chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has directed its members on payroll as of November 2021 yet to be registered to visit the office of the state Auditor General for registration. This was contained in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Comrade Abdullahi Baba Sani. Sani said, “Pensioners who are yet …
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Journalist John Chiahemen is dead
John Neji Chiahemen, former Thomson Reuters journalist, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement by his family on Wednesday. The family said Chiahemen fought a valiant long battle with motor neuron disease (ALS) “He died peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa surrounded by his family. “John is survived by his wife Winnie “Chizi” Chiahemen; …
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Ilorin court remands 31-year-old man over alleged N3.3m diversion
A 31-year-old Amedari Halilu Bala from Okengwe in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, is now in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Ilorin over alleged diversion of N3.3million. Justice I.A.Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court ordered the remand of the suspect on Wednesday in Ilorin, the state capital. The remand order …
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BBNaija season 7: Kess loses son
Big Brother Naija housemate, Kesiena Adjekpovu, also known as Kess has lost his son. The death was announced in a post on his official Twitter page. Kess, who is married, had announced during his introduction that his wife was pregnant. The family called for prayers for the housemate. The tweet reads, “ It’s sad to …
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Produce soldiers who murdered Inspector Orukpe, return rifles – Lagos police to Army
The Lagos State Police Command has asked the Nigerian Army to produce soldiers who tortured Inspector Monday Orukpe to death. The command made the demand on Wednesday in reaction to Major General Umar Musa’s comment regarding last week’s confrontation. Police officers at the CCECC gate along the Lagos-Badagry expressway had stopped vehicles to make way …
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Why terrorism, banditry increasing in Nigeria — Security expert
. By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA A security expert, Mr. Abdu Suleiman, has attributed the increasing rate of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria to less attention on engagement of experienced and trained crime fighters. Suleiman opined that Nigeria Police may be missing the services of the likes of the suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police, DCP Abba …
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Tems makes history with fifth Billboard Hot 100 entry
By Adeleye Adegboyega Afrobeats superstar singer, Tems has made history by becoming the Nigerian with the most entries on US Billboard Hot 100 chart. She made history with her fifth entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with Beyonce’s ‘Move’ debuting at number 55 on the chart dated August 13, 2022. The songstress added her …
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Gunmen attack Jigawa community, kill immigration officer
Maigatari Local Government Area is a border community between Nigeria and the Niger Republic.
Bandits attack immigration officers, kill one, injure two in Jigawa
Bandits have attacked immigration officers, killing one and injuring two others in the Birniwa Local Government area of Jigawa State. State Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, ACG Ismail Abba Aliyu, stated this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen at the NIS Headquarters in Dutse. He said the bandits attacked the officers while on patrol along …
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