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8 burnt to death in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
Eight persons were on Saturday night burnt to death in a lone accident involving a Mazda bus on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps…
Malami plots to make EFCC toothless bulldog – SERAP alerts Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to jettison the proposed amendment to the act establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as it will render the agency a toothless bulldog or tiger.…
Group wants probe of rape, murder of 14-year- old-student
The Ogun chapter of the Child Protection Network (CPN) has appealed to the State Police Command to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a 14 -year- old secondary school student by some…
Tests: Parents of Babcock University students allege extortion
Parents and guardians of students of Babcock University have described as extortion, the N25, 000 per student fee the school is demanding for Covid-19 test before resumption. They queried the…
NDLEA clarifies stand on drug integrity test for intending couples
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has shed light on “drug integrity test” for intending couples. The Head of Public Affairs, NDLEA, Mr Jonah Achema in a statement on Saturday in…
BREAKING: Lagos govt okays full reopening of churches, mosques
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the full reopening of worship centres in the state. He said this during a briefing in Lagos on Saturday. The governor said mosques…
Fact Check: NO 2020 Global Terrorism Index ranked Nigeria third
Multiple social media posts claim that Nigeria has been ranked third in the 2020 Global Terrorism Index, produced by a global think tank headquartered in Australia, Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). The claim is…
LASRERA SEEKS SYNERGY WITH LASAA, SCID YABA
The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has solicited for a seamless working relationship with the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, LASAA and the State Criminal Investigation…
BREAKING: 3-storey school building collapses in Ejigbo Lagos
A three-storey building, housing Excel College, Ejigbo area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria collapsed on Saturday morning. The school building is located at 15 Ansarudeen Street, Ile-Epo Bus Stop,…
Nigerians In Diaspora Applaud PMB, Service Chiefs Over Improvement In Security
The UK Chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the Service Chiefs for improving the security situation in the country. Describing the progress made as “giant…
Bola Ige knew of plan to ambush, kill him before his assassination – Son
Muyiwa Ige, son of the late Governor of old Oyo State, Chief Bola Ige, tells BOLA BAMIGBOLA about life without his father as the family marks the 90th posthumous birthday of the late Afenifere leader How do you feel about your…
‘Boko Haram recruiting children’ – Zulum raises the alarm
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has expressed concern over the challenges faced in camps housing internally displaced persons (IDPs), stating that Boko Haram insurgents are now recruiting children in the state. The…
How FG delegation to Silicon Valley benefited Nigerian Startups – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has outlined how his trip to Silicon Valley in the United States has benefitted Nigerian start-ups, some of whom have gotten funds to grow their business. Osinbajo…
New Imo law empowers governor to detain anyone at his pleasure
The Imo State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2020 empowers the state governor to detain anyone at his pleasure without the need for a court warrant. Sections 484 and 485 of the law provide that the governor may effect…
IT’S OFFICIAL: IGPs to stay in office for maximum four years
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill that limits the tenure of an inspector-general of police (IGP) to only four years. Buhari’s assent to the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, which repeals the Police Act, 2004, was announced…
FG adds Emirates to list of banned airlines
The federal government has withdrawn the approval granted to Emirates to conduct international flight operations in the country. Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, disclosed this via a post on his Twitter handle on Friday. The…
FG tackles US, UK over visa ban on ‘election riggers’
The federal government has protested the visa restrictions imposed by the US as a result of malpractices during the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, had in a statement on Monday,…
UNILAG ASUU advises FG on appointment of pro chancellors
The UNILAG Chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has advised the Federal Government that only persons with interest in public education should be appointed Pro Chancellors. Dr…
U.S. reviews ban on migrant visa as Nigeria achieves 90% requirements
The U.S. government has said that it is reevaluating its ban on some categories of Migrant Visas for Nigerians having been satisfied with the country’s level of compliance with information sharing and other concerns. This was made…
UNILAG crisis: Another Council member resigns
A member of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Mr. Bayo Adaralegbe has joined former Council chairman, Dr. Wale Babalakin to resign from his position. Adaralegbe who…
Okonjo-Iweala makes shortlist of five for WTO DG job
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been named among the five candidates that will proceed to the next stage in the race for the position of the director-general of the World Trade Organisation. In a statement on Friday, the WTO said member…
Police mistook our son for ‘yahoo boy’, chased him to untimely death – Family
The family of a 21-year-old man chased to his death on Tuesday by police officers attached to Osun Joint Task Force in Osogbo has denied the report that he was an internet fraudster. When our reporter visited their residence at…
Gana’s death: Council chairmen, traditional rulers flee to Makurdi
The Local Government Area chairmen in Sankaraland of Benue State have deserted their domain and relocated to Makurdi for fear of their lives. It was also learnt that many traditional rulers…
JUST IN: FG Makes U-Turn, Says Self Certification Form Isn’t For Everyone
After much pressure, the federal government have made a U-Turn concerning the self certification form earlier stated to be for every account holder in Nigeria. In a tweet few minutes ago, the government…