January 15, 2025
Wike Empowering Nigerians Economically Through Issuance of C-of-Os – Says Aide, Lere Olayinka
Steps taken by the FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike since he assumed office are aimed at not only the infrastructural development of the FCT but the economic empowerment of Nigerians. The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka stated this during a news briefing in his […]
Police Arrest Counterfeit Currency Dealers In Kano, Nasarawa; Seize $3.5Million, N1.4Million, 51,970 CFA Francs
The Nigeria Police Force says it made a major breakthrough in combating counterfeit currency, by arresting four dealers in Kano and Nasarawa states. The operation yielded a recovery of $3.5 million, N1.4 million, and 51,970 CFA Franc counterfeit notes. According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, one of the key arrests took […]
Police nab four suspects using fake alerts to buy goods in Osogbo
The Osun police command says it has detained some people who allegedly specialise in using fake bank transaction alerts to buy food in the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Yemisi Opalola, told journalists at the Police Headquarters in Osogbo that two suspects, each in two different cases, were caught perpetrating the act. “On Friday, at […]
8 New Commissioners Sworn In By Governor Bala Released (Full List)
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed sworn in eight new commissioners into his cabinet. The governor while addressing the new commissioners said their appointment was made based on trust to handle the tasks before them. He said, “You have a duty to God and an obligation as fellow human […]
Tinubu approves recruitment of 5,000 personnel for Correctional Service
In a decisive step to tackle overcrowding and strengthen the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 5,000 new personnel. The Acting Comptroller General of the Service, Sylvester Nwakuche Ndidi, disclosed this during a presentation to the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, chaired by Hon. Chinedu Ogar. […]
Alleged Sexual Harassment: UNICAL Professor Debunks ICPC’s Allegations In Court
The suspended Dean of the Facility of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, on Tuesday, told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja that he did not send or request for explicit photographs from anyone in the sexual harassment case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […]
Boko Haram Terrorists Raze Church, Houses In Fresh Chibok Attack
Barely 24 hours after attacking Bazir Village in Chibok local government area of Borno State, Boko Haram terrorists launched another attack on Shikarkir Ward of Chibok where they razed down the Church of Brethren a.k.a E.Y.N as well as residential houses. The terrorists had earlier attacked Bazir, killing two siblings and razing a church and […]
JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints First Female Deputy DG Of DSS
Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja as deputy director general for the Department of State Service (DSS). The approval, the first by any president, has drawn commendations from a large section of serving and retired DSS officers, who see the move as largely aimed at restoring professionalism to the […]
Court remands 54-year-old man for allegedly defiling minor
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu Lagos State, on Wednesday, remanded a 54-year-old man, Kajola Ahmed, in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ahmed, whose address was not provided, was charged with defilement. The Chief Magistrate, B.A. Sonuga, did not take the defendant’s plea, however. […]
Bauchi Gov awards N4m to top JAMB performers
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has awarded ₦4 million to four outstanding indigene students who excelled in the 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. The recipients, Kawthar Shehu (348), Geoffrey Yakubu (347), Abdullahi Garba (347), and Magaji Umar (333), were celebrated during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education in […]