FG urges journalists to offer compelling, positive alternatives to counter terrorists’ ideology

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged journalists to offer compelling and positive alternatives that resonate with the populace to counter terrorists’ ideology. Idris, who said that…

39-year-old woman dies after injection, police begin probe

Following the death of a 39-year-old woman, Afusat Ololade, in the Ita Baale area of Ifo, Ogun State, the state Police Command has begun an investigation into the incident. PUNCH…

Maintain neutrality in Rivers, Kano crises, HURIWA advises police 

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has cautioned the Nigeria Police Force to steer clear of the crises bedeviling Rivers and Kano states to advance the rule of law and…

Stop paying lip service to water provision, Sanwo-Olu tells stakeholders

• Calls for action-backed investment proposals in water resources sector • Water from informal sources leads to water-borne diseases, says minister • Oyo pledges to improve access to potable water…

Exempt varsities from IPPIS, fulfill agreements, ASUU tells FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has urged the Federal Government to fulfil its promise to remove its members from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System. The Chairman of…

No plan to dethrone Sultan, Sokoto governor assures

The Sokoto State Government has denied any plot by it to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. Specifically, the government said that the allegations by Muslims…

Court orders Emefiele to forfeit $1.4m bribery proceeds

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of $1,426,175.14 linked to the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.…

Cops accused of extorting Anambra bizman of N810,000 face probe

The Anambra State Police Command says it has begun a search for some yet-to-be-identified police officers at the Area Command, Onitsha, who allegedly extorted a young businessman of the sum…

Church treats 14,000 patients in three months 

The Deeper Life Bible Church Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) Medical Mission has treated over 14,000 patients as part of its social responsibility, and in a bid to support the fight against cholera outbreak.    Team…

Oyo opens portal to recruit 7,000 teachers

The Oyo State government, on Tuesday, opened a portal for the recruitment of 7,000 teachers for the state’s public primary schools. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education…

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