Obi seeks ‘stringent punishment’ for drug traffickers

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for the imposition of “stringent punishment” to be meted out to drug traffickers. Obi said there is a need for stringent measures…

It wasn’t easy tackling certificate racketeering at UNIUYO, says ex-VC

Renowned Economist and former vice-chancellor of the University of Uyo Professor Akpan Ekpo has revealed how he was able to check certificate racketeering and retain the university’s integrity despite efforts…

El-Rufai sues Kaduna Assembly over report of N432b probe

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a lawsuit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly over a ₦432 billion investigation report. The…

Atiku departs Abuja for European business trip

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, departed Abuja for Europe on Wednesday. The former Vice President has faced significant criticism for often leaving Nigeria soon…

G-60 Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Alleged Move To Freeze Rivers LG Allocation With Exparte Order

A group of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as the G60, has raised the alarm over alleged move by Pro-Wike former local government council chairmen in Rivers…

Politicians don’t fear God, says cleric at Ajimobi remembrance

A popular Nigerian Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Bello, on Tuesday, charged the political class to be mindful of their actions while in office, saying, “you will all become story after…

Kano pledges 17,000 security personnel for schools, N3bn to upgrade classrooms

The Kano State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed it has invested N3 billion to enhance classroom infrastructure development to be spread across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Governor…

Step up fight against drug abuse with tougher punishment, Obi urges FG 

A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to step up its fight against drug abuse by introducing severe punishment for drug traffickers. Obi disclosed this in…

BREAKING: Six teenagers drown in Kaduna river after Junior WAEC

Six teenagers drowned in the Mbang river on Tuesday in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, while returning from a Junior WAEC exam at about 5:30 p.m.…

Bauchi police arrest man for N120m fraud

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 34-year-old Glory Samuel for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N120m. According to a press statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed…

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