By Desmond Ejibas The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has recovered about 238,500 litres of stolen crude oil from suspected oil thieves in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, the division’s Spokesman, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday that the crude oil was seized from trucks and illegal refining sites in the states. […]
By Rita Iliya The management of North South Power Company Limited (NSPCL) in Niger, has sensitised communities around the Shiroro Hydro-Electric Power Plant to desist from water-based activities. Mr Olubunmi Peters, the Vice Chairman NSPCL gave the warning during the annual stakeholders’ flood sensitisation and awareness forum in Minna on Thursday. Peters, represented by Abdullahi […]
By Mercy Omoike Some crop farmers have lamented the inconsistent rainfall in the country saying that it will likely affect this year’s harvest. The farmers said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. The farmers noted that the reduced rainfall may have negative impact on some crops […]
By Joshua Olomu Benneth Igweh,FCT commissioner of Police, has ordered immediate investigation into the murder of a crossdresser, popularly known as ‘ Abuja Area Mama.’ Josephine Adeh, Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command,disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that crossdresser was reportedly found dead in the Mabushi area […]
China on Wednesday warned its citizens to pay particular attention to their safety while visiting the United Kingdom because of the right-wing extremist riots in the country. It said that Chinese citizens and tourists should avoid travelling to the affected locations, according to advice issued by China’s diplomatic mission in London; they should also keep […]
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has called on the diplomatic community in the country to shun interference in the ongoing nationwide protests. It also called for collaborative support from the community in tackling economic challenges and ensuring better life for Nigerians at home and abroad. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed […]
By Mohammed Tijjani The Police Command in Kaduna State, says Its operatives have detained a notorious kidnapper, recovered firearms and 27 live ammunition. The spokesperson of the command , ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The Anti-kidnapping Unit of the command has successfully apprehended a […]
By Taiye Agbaje There was confusion in a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, as two counsel announced appearance for Rivers House of Assembly in a suit seeking an order shutting down all expenditures of the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Rivers assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, had […]
By Muhammad Nur Tijani A group, Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council, has condemned hoisting of Russian national flag by protesters in Kano and other parts of the country. The Vice-President of the group, Mr Balarabe Rufa’i, said this during a news conference on Tuesday in Kano. Rufa’i, who condemned the protesters’ action, […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says the service will begin implementation of the duty waiver on imported foods in a week time. Adeniyi made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a combined news conference by the heads of security agencies and Service Chiefs, convened by the Chief […]
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