Fake textiles: SON seals 21 warehouses in Kano
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has sealed 21 warehouses in Kano, which housed fake and substandard textiles. The Director-General, SON, Mr…
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U.S. condemns Plateau attacks, warns on illicit arms ahead of 2019 polls
The Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. David Young, has condemned the June 24, 2018…
Federal Government plans to close Third Mainland Bridge for repairs
The Federal Government yesterday said consultations were ongoing for the closure of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for repairs. Federal Controller of…
Troops kill 15 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Troops of 7 Brigade, Sector 3 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists during a clearance…
Subscribers kick as Multichoice hikes tariff on DStv services
From August 1, millions of Nigerian subscribers to services of the Digital Satellite Television (DStv) operated by South Africa’s Multichoice will be…
Police Arrest Pastor over anti-Okorocha Prophecy
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a pastor in the Assemblies of God Church in Owerri , Chukwuma Okezuo…
NBC urges broadcasting stations to adhere to ethics of election coverage
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has enjoined broadcasting stations to adhere to ethics of elections coverage. NBC Director General, Is’haq Modibbo Kawu,…
Additional 1562 new wigs called to Nigerian Bar
A total of 1,550 candidates were yesterday called to the Bar in Abuja, after their successful completion of the final bar examinations…
Imo Assembly probes Dep Gov, as impeachment process commences
Imo State House of Assembly has set up a six-man committee to probe Deputy Governor of the state, Eze Madumere. Kennedy Ibe…
Shettima disburses N27.7m to protesting policemen in Borno
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has released N27.7 million to settle the allowances of 2,640 mobile policemen in the state. This…
All 12 boys and football coach rescued from Thailand cave
All 12 boys and their coach who became trapped in a flooded Thai cave more than a fortnight ago have been rescued,…
2019: Tony Nwulu’s ambition gets royal blessing, Imo leaders rally round him
The Gubernatorial ambition of House of Reps member Hon. Tony Nwulu has been boosted as more Imo leaders rally round the Ezinihitte…
Imo artistes call off protest, as Ugo Stevenson, Twinstar regain freedom
A protest scheduled for Monday July 9, 2018 has been called off by Imo entertainers as news broke out late Sunday evening…
Imo artistes protest, as abductors demand N5m ransom for Ugo Stevenson, TwinStar
With kidnapping returning to Imo State, Imo Artistes will be taking to the streets on Monday, July 9, 2018 to protest the…
Dangote Refinery target: petrol export begins 2020, fertilizer in 2018
The Dangote refinery plans to start selling petrol, diesel and aviation fuel by early 2020, but the fertiliser plant, will start producing…
Girl dies trying to save her sister from waterfall accident
A teenage girl has sacrificed her life to save her younger sister from falling down a North Carolina waterfall in the United…