Demolition: Lagos Assembly bans construction activities in Makoko, other
The Lagos State House of Assembly has imposed a construction ban on Makoko and Shogunle communities pending the conclusion of reconciliation with affected residents within a two-week period. The House…
Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape charges, citing a lack of evidence, judicial sources told…
Alleged terrorism financing: Discretion wrong, EFCC files petition against FHC judge
Transfer of case against Bauchi commissioner, 3 others The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged a petition against a judge of the Abuja Division of the Federal High…
Protesters back EFCC, ICPC probe of El-Rufai, demands open public trial
KADUNA-Hundreds of protesters trooped out on Thursday in Kaduna metropolis to support the ongoing probe of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Senate lashes CAC Registrar over alleged disobedient to invitation
Pandemonium busted during the Nigerian Senate plenary on Thursday as lawmakers confronted the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussain Ishaq Magaji, over allegations that he repeatedly ignored…
Man arrested for trying to inhale smuggle drugs into Ibadan prison
A visitor to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) facility in Agodi, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been arrested for attempting to smuggle hard drugs into the medium-security custodial centre.…
Customs’ CG extends ‘Care’ empowerment to Maigatari border community
Beyond the statutory mandate of contributing revenue to the consolidated funds, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a six blocks of class rooms at Alhassan Primary School in Maigatari,…
HURIWA extols BPP, AGF Fagbemi led Ministry of Justice for saving Nigeria from $6.2m debt trap
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed its profound admiration for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) over its decisive role in shielding the national treasury from…
Fire damages shops, properties in Yenagoa
Assets worth millions of naira were lost on Thursday to an early-morning fire outbreak at the popular Opolo market area in Yenagoa metropolis, the Bayelsa State capital. The fire, which…
Police Recruitment: Chronic Drug Addicts, Drunkards Will Not Be Enlisted- PSC
IN view of the scheduled commencement of recruitment of 50,000 police Constables , the Police Service Commission has assured that candidates with verified histories of drug addiction and questionable character…