![An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 35-year-old businessman, Charles Godwin, who allegedly defiled an 11-year-old girl, be remanded in a correctional centre. Chief Magistrate P.E. Nwaka, who did not take the plea of Godwin, ordered that he should be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kirikiri, pending legal advice from […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court3-400x240.jpg "Court remands businessman for allegedly defiling 11-year-old girl")
![An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 35-year-old businessman, Charles Godwin, who allegedly defiled an 11-year-old girl, be remanded in a correctional centre. Chief Magistrate P.E. Nwaka, who did not take the plea of Godwin, ordered that he should be remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kirikiri, pending legal advice from […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court3-80x80.jpg "Court remands businessman for allegedly defiling 11-year-old girl")
![Oriental Energy Resources Ltd., an indigenous oil producer in Nigeria, has donated food items to its host communities in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Uwem Ite, the company’s Head of Community and Government Relations, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He […]](https://i2.wp.com/nipc.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/crude-oil.jpg "COVID-19: Oriental energy donates palliatives to Akwa Ibom communities"){kind=small}
![The Enugu State Government says it has commenced a massive exclusive breastfeeding sensitisation across the state so as to eliminate stunted growth among infants and children. Dr George Ugwu, Executive Secretary, Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS–PHCDA), disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu on Thursday. Ugwu spoke on the […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessandmaritimewestafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Enugu-Airport-1200x1200.png "ENSG commences exclusive breastfeeding sensitisation"){kind=small}
![Cross River’s Health Commissioner, Dr Betta Edu, has decried the low turn-out of residents of the state for its week-long hepatitis free testing and vaccination programme just ended. Edu who expressed her dissatisfaction in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar on Thursday, said the ministry had an outreach for one week in […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Dr-Betta-Edu-health-commissioner-and-head-of-COVID-19-taskforce-in-Cross-River_1586367116526.jpg?fitu003d720%2C422u0026sslu003d1 "C’ River Commissioner decries residents’ low turn-out for hepatitis screening"){kind=small}
![The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has commended the Federal Government on the ongoing works on Second Niger Bridge as well as Enugu-Port Harcourt and Enugu-Onitsha Federal Highways. The CLO Chairman in Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, made the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Enugu. “We also laud the great […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/05/6c1ef26e-jonathan-buhari-and-isinbaj.jpg?widthu003d1200u0026enableu003dupscale "CLO lauds FG’s works on Second Niger Bridge, others"){kind=small}
![Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has restated his commitment toward reducing infrastructural deficit in the state. Makinde stated this in Ibadan while flagging off the reconstruction of the 21-kilometre Airport – Ajia – New Ife express road on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the road project was awarded to an indigenous […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Oyo-Gov-Makinde.jpeg "I will reduce infrastructural deficit in Oyo, says Makinde"){kind=small}
![The President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in Cross River, Mr Ugorji Nwabueze, has warned traders in the state to stop being cynical about the existence of COVID-19, saying the pandemic is real. Nwabueze, who gave the warning in a statement in Calabar, said people should learn to take responsibility for their lives. The president, who […]](https://i2.wp.com/cdn.dailytrust.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018_5large_ohaneze_ppl-1.jpg "COVID-19 real, Ohaneze warns traders in Cross River"){kind=small}
![The Presidency says none of the 601 de-radicalised former Boko Haram members will be absorbed into the military as being peddled by mischief-makers. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The presidential aide added that none of them had […]](https://i2.wp.com/alexis.lindaikejisblog.com/photos/shares/5e8a0c5b1a2c5.jpg "No plan to absorb repentant Boko Haram fighters into military – Presidency"){kind=small}
![The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has requested the citizenry and security personnel to respect the rights of Nigerians to stage peaceful protests. CUPP National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, the CUPP National Secretary, in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja, criticised alleged attacks on peaceful protesters in different parts of the country. […]](https://i2.wp.com/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/02/8d5d7eae-ikenga-ugochinyere.jpg "CUPP urges respect for protesters’ rights"){kind=small}
![A coalition, comprising some pro-democracy and media stakeholders, on Wednesday described the attack on the convoy of Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, as unfortunate and uncalled for. At the end of its two-day round table discussion and press briefing in Kaduna, the coalition described the attack as an attempt to frustrate the governor’s efforts in […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/ZULUM.jpg?fitu003d775%2C435u0026sslu003d1 "Coalition decries attack on Gov. Zulum’s convoy"){kind=small}
![A new Administrative Secretary for Kwara office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Waheed Onijo, assumed duty on Wednesday in Ilorin. A release signed by the news HOD, Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Musa Adamu, said the Acting Admin Secretary, Mr Friday Patrick, has formally handed over to the new administrative secretary. Speaking […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SEC-400x240.jpg "New INEC Admin Sec. assumes duty in Ilorin")
![A new Administrative Secretary for Kwara office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Waheed Onijo, assumed duty on Wednesday in Ilorin. A release signed by the news HOD, Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Musa Adamu, said the Acting Admin Secretary, Mr Friday Patrick, has formally handed over to the new administrative secretary. Speaking […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SEC-80x80.jpg "New INEC Admin Sec. assumes duty in Ilorin")
![The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged voters, political parties, candidates, their supporters and other stakeholders to obey all its new guidelines for conduct of election during COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the call on Wednesday in Nasarawa, during the commission’s meeting with stakeholders ahead of the Nasarawa […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/03/dc04dda5-mahmood-yakubu-1-696x385.jpg?fitu003d696%2C385u0026sslu003d1 "Obey COVID-19 guidelines, INEC tells voters, stakeholders"){kind=small}
![Paul Scholes says Manchester United lack a prolific centre forward and should prioritise a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, over Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho. United have been heavily linked with a move for the 20-year-old Sancho. But media reports say the club have baulked at Dortmund’s valuation of around 100 million pounds […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Paul-Scholes.jpeg "Scholes urges Man-U to target Kane over Sancho"){kind=small}
![Romelu Lukaku and Christian Eriksen were on target as Inter Milan moved into the last eight of the Europa League with a 2-0 win, over Getafe on Wednesday. The single-match, neutral-venue tie, played at the Veltins-Arena, was rearranged after the scheduled fixtures in March were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Getafe, who finished eighth […]](https://i2.wp.com/ocdn.eu/images/pulscms/ZmE7MDA_/c34e5608-07bc-4246-b2ff-b07fb0a26f4d.jpeg "UEL: Lukaku, Eriksen take Inter Milan past Getafe into last eight"){kind=small}
![Former Europa League winners Manchester United booked a quarter-final spot in the tournament after their second-string side laboured to a 2-1 home win over LASK Linz on Wednesday to seal a 7-1 aggregate rout of the Austrian side. United’s reward is a clash with FC Copenhagen in Cologne on Monday after the Danish side beat […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2017/05/4652.jpg?fitu003d860%2C516u0026sslu003d1 "Manchester United move into Europa League last eight"){kind=small}
![Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been left out of their 24-man Champions League squad for Friday’s last-16 tie at Manchester City, casting doubts on his future at the club. Bale, 31, last played for Real in June when they beat Mallorca 2-0 and did not feature in their final seven league matches, as they […]](https://i2.wp.com/koko.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Real-Madrid-Gareth-Bale-Raheem-Sterling-KOKO-TV-Nigeria-.jpg "Bale left out of Real Madrid squad to face Man City"){kind=small}
![Nollywood Actor, Mr Abel Okekwu, has urged youths in Rivers to shun cultism and life in the creeks to become better persons in the society. Okekwu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABI Communications International Limited, an entertainment company, made the call on Sunday, during the opening ceremony of the company in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200801_142007_3_1596383329911.jpg "Nollywood actor urges youths in Rivers to shun cultism"){kind=small}
![A Veteran Nollywood actress,Victoria Inyama, has urged Nigerian ladies to dress in a decent manner to avoid getting raped. Inyama, who condemned the high rate of raping across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic began, took to her Instagram page @iyamu.victoria to advise Nigerian ladies on the dangers of indecent dressing in a video clip. […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/victoria-iyama.png "Nollywood actress urges ladies to avoid indecent dressing"){kind=small}
![A pan-Nigerian group on Thursday announced the unveiling of a new reality show, known as “Naija Unity House’’, to bring young Nigerians together to take charge of their destinies. The convener of the project, Mr Ebhodaghe Cletus, made the announcement at a news conference in Lagos. He said the show would bring 37 young Nigerians, drawn […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img-20200730-wa0003-300x98-1.jpg "Pan-Nigerian group unveils “Naija Unity House” Reality Show")
![A pan-Nigerian group on Thursday announced the unveiling of a new reality show, known as “Naija Unity House’’, to bring young Nigerians together to take charge of their destinies. The convener of the project, Mr Ebhodaghe Cletus, made the announcement at a news conference in Lagos. He said the show would bring 37 young Nigerians, drawn […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img-20200730-wa0003-300x98-1-80x80.jpg "Pan-Nigerian group unveils “Naija Unity House” Reality Show")
![Organisers of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show, a reality show geared toward discovering and developing young talents in acting and music, have announced that this year’s edition will be premiered in August. Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, CEO of Peace Ambassador Agency and Principal Executive of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show project, stated this in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bd-400x240.jpg "Big Dreams Nigeria talent hunt reality show set for premiere – Organisers")
![Organisers of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show, a reality show geared toward discovering and developing young talents in acting and music, have announced that this year’s edition will be premiered in August. Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, CEO of Peace Ambassador Agency and Principal Executive of the Big Dreams Nigeria Talent Show project, stated this in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bd-80x80.jpg "Big Dreams Nigeria talent hunt reality show set for premiere – Organisers")
![Nigerian Army says it has concluded plans to boost healthcare delivery in South-East by building a state-of-the-art Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations in 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday […]](https://i2.wp.com/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11150809/Pic.16.-Nigeria-Army-Buries-14-Military-Personnel-attacked-by-Boko-Haram.jpg "Nigerian Army to build reference hospital in South-East"){kind=small}
![The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr John Abang, has summoned all the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders to an emergency meeting, following increase in cultism in the state. Abang gave the directive in a statement by SP Haruna Mohammed, the command’s spokesman and made available to newsmen in Awka on Wednesday. Following […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police3.jpg "Cultism: Anambra CP summons DPOs, top police officers to emergency meeting")
![The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr John Abang, has summoned all the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders to an emergency meeting, following increase in cultism in the state. Abang gave the directive in a statement by SP Haruna Mohammed, the command’s spokesman and made available to newsmen in Awka on Wednesday. Following […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police3-80x80.jpg "Cultism: Anambra CP summons DPOs, top police officers to emergency meeting")
![The Police Command in Borno said it arrested 45 criminal suspects for various offences including terrorism, armed robbery, kidnapping and cattle rustling in the state. DSP Edet Okon, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Okon said that 10 suspected armed robbers, seven cattle rustlers, five […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nigerian-police-force-400x240.jpg "Police arrest 45 suspects for various offences in Borno")
![The Police Command in Borno said it arrested 45 criminal suspects for various offences including terrorism, armed robbery, kidnapping and cattle rustling in the state. DSP Edet Okon, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Okon said that 10 suspected armed robbers, seven cattle rustlers, five […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nigerian-police-force-80x80.jpg "Police arrest 45 suspects for various offences in Borno")
![The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is expecting the delivery of 12 additional aircraft to be deployed in the fight against insurgency in the country. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, made this known on Wednesday while on a one-day operational visit to the 407 Air Combat Training Group […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.channelstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Air-Force-Sadique-Abubakar-1.jpg "Air Chief says NAF expecting 12 additional aircrafts"){kind=small}
![Toyota Motor forecasts its net profit for the current financial year will drop 64.1 per cent from the previous year to 730 billion yen ($6.9 billion) due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, it said on Thursday. Japan’s largest carmaker maintained its operating profit outlook at 500 billion yen and sales are estimated at […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/toyota-400x240.jpg "Toyota expects 64% fall in annual net profit amid pandemic")
![Toyota Motor forecasts its net profit for the current financial year will drop 64.1 per cent from the previous year to 730 billion yen ($6.9 billion) due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, it said on Thursday. Japan’s largest carmaker maintained its operating profit outlook at 500 billion yen and sales are estimated at […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/toyota-80x80.jpg "Toyota expects 64% fall in annual net profit amid pandemic")
![Oil prices were mostly flat, on Thursday, as a boost from lower-than-expected United States crude stocks that lifted the market to five-month highs in the previous session gave way to fuel demand concerns amid rising coronavirus infections. United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures eased three cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $42.16 a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.irokonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/united-states-oil-fund.png?resizeu003d400%2C232u0026sslu003d1 "Oil prices mixed as coronavirus concerns undercut support from lower United States crude stocks"){kind=small}
![Indonesia plans to give cash transfers to 13.8 million workers at a cost of around $2.15 billion under its stimulus package. The package is to prop up household consumption in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy during the pandemic, officials said. Indonesia reported, on Wednesday, gross domestic product contracted 5.32 per cent in the second quarter as […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.daznservices.com/di/library/GOAL/2f/75/indonesia-v-malaysia-2022-world-cup-qualifier-5-sep-2019_11xqs7oit7yv919meprdipbzqt.jpg?tu003d69009197u0026qualityu003d60u0026hu003d300 "Indonesia plans cash transfers for nearly 14 million workers"){kind=small}
![A legal practitioner, Nathaniel Olabode, has advised traders to embrace insurance policies in order to alleviate their losses in case of fire outbreaks and other natural disasters. Olabode, who gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Usi-Ekiti, said the rate of fire outbreaks and the attendant huge losses across markets […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court6-400x240.jpg "Disasters: Lawyer advises traders to embrace insurance policies")
![A legal practitioner, Nathaniel Olabode, has advised traders to embrace insurance policies in order to alleviate their losses in case of fire outbreaks and other natural disasters. Olabode, who gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Usi-Ekiti, said the rate of fire outbreaks and the attendant huge losses across markets […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court6-80x80.jpg "Disasters: Lawyer advises traders to embrace insurance policies")
![Agriculture Abuja, July 6, 2020 The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it is committed to boosting agriculture in Abia. Mr Paul Ikonne, Executive Secretary of NALDA, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Tope Ojeme, the agency’s Director of Communications. Ikonne gave the assurance when he led a delegation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.blueprint.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FB_IMG_1589558354673.jpg?resizeu003d640%2C381u0026sslu003d1 "NALDA partners Abia to boost agriculture"){kind=small}
![The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc), has empowered 475 female farmers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for cassava production for the 2020 wet season farming. NIRSAL Head of Corporate Communications, Anne Ihugba, who made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the women were selected based on NIRSAL’s […]](https://i2.wp.com/nirsal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NIRSAL-Newsletter-_-Q1-2020_Page_01.jpg "NIRSAL empowers 475 female cassava farmers, 2,872 farmers in south south"){kind=small}
![The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Wednesday, started the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to protect Taraba farmers, processors and marketers. The distribution was arranged under IFAD’s Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) against COVID-19. Dr David Kassa, the Taraba Commissioner for Agriculture, flagged-off the distribution of the items at a brief ceremony […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/tribuneonlineng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IFAD-Taraba.jpg?widthu003d1200u0026enableu003dupscale "COVID 19: IFAD begins distribution of PPEs to Taraba farmers"){kind=small}
![No fewer than 550 farmers from five local government areas of Gombe State have benefitted from the Federal Government’s seed palliative. Dr Joseph Hussaini, Director Technical Services, Gombe State Agricultural Development Programme (GADP), disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Gombe on Wednesday. Hussaini said that the palliative was meant […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/23145130/Gombe-State.fw_.png?widthu003d1200u0026enableu003dupscale "COVID-19: 550 farmers get FG’s seed palliative in Gombe"){kind=small}
![The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 457 new cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections to 44,890. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Wednesday. According to the health agency, 17 more people had died from the disease. The NCDC said that the 457 new […]](https://i2.wp.com/ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/imgs/news/256.jpg "NCDC records 457 new COVID-19 cases, total now 44,890"){kind=small}
![Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says his administration will strengthen partnership with the private sector and individuals in the fight against the debilitating effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. The governor stated this at the launch of the National Food Distribution Programme of the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CA-COVID) on Wednesday in […]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/images.jpeg?fitu003d550%2C417u0026sslu003d1 "Delta Govt. to partner private sector in fight against COVID-19 pandemic — Okowa"){kind=small}
![The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and ISN Products Nigeria Limited have embarked on a joint research into Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). The information is in a statement by Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, on Wednesday in Abuja. He […]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2017/05/IMG_6293.jpg?fitu003d860%2C485u0026sslu003d1 "Stakeholders embark on NCDs research among People Living with HIV"){kind=small}
![Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government intends to examine every possible option in the development and distribution of a vaccine against the COVID-19 disease. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the vice president spoke at a virtual meeting with representatives of Pfizer and Biotech pharmaceutical firms. Pfizer […]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/05/EXz82V1WsAENLzs-e1592649334835.jpg?fitu003d800%2C533u0026sslu003d1 "FG open to development, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine—Osinbajo"){kind=small}
![The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Sept. 30 to hear a libel case filed by Global Integrity Crusade Network, (GICN) a Civil Society Organisation against Sahara Reporters and its Publisher, Omoyele Sowore. The group instituted the suit against Sowore and three others over publications alleged to be libelous against the Attorney-General of the Federation […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court4-400x240.jpg "Alleged N2bn libel: Court to hear suit against Sowore, others Sept. 30")
![The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Sept. 30 to hear a libel case filed by Global Integrity Crusade Network, (GICN) a Civil Society Organisation against Sahara Reporters and its Publisher, Omoyele Sowore. The group instituted the suit against Sowore and three others over publications alleged to be libelous against the Attorney-General of the Federation […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court4-80x80.jpg "Alleged N2bn libel: Court to hear suit against Sowore, others Sept. 30")
![The police on Wednesday arraigned a 13-year-old boy (name with-held), in an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court over alleged indecent act against a two-year-old girl. The defendant of no fixed address is standing trial on a charge of indecent act. The prosecutor, Sgt. Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on July 14 […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-News-Nigeria-Newspapers-breaking-news-today-1-400x240.jpg "Police arraign male teenager over alleged indecent act against 2-year-old girl")
![The police on Wednesday arraigned a 13-year-old boy (name with-held), in an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court over alleged indecent act against a two-year-old girl. The defendant of no fixed address is standing trial on a charge of indecent act. The prosecutor, Sgt. Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on July 14 […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria-News-Nigeria-Newspapers-breaking-news-today-1-80x80.jpg "Police arraign male teenager over alleged indecent act against 2-year-old girl")
![A 40-year-old man, Abubakar Muhammad, was on Wednesday brought before a Senior Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano for allegedly defrauding one Jibrin Abdullahi of N1.2 million. The defendant, a resident of Brigade Quarters, Kano, is facing a two-count charge of criminal breach of trust and cheating. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Ibrahim Tsanyawa, told the court that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court8-400x240.jpg "Man, 40, docked over alleged N1.2m fraud")
![A 40-year-old man, Abubakar Muhammad, was on Wednesday brought before a Senior Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano for allegedly defrauding one Jibrin Abdullahi of N1.2 million. The defendant, a resident of Brigade Quarters, Kano, is facing a two-count charge of criminal breach of trust and cheating. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Ibrahim Tsanyawa, told the court that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court8-80x80.jpg "Man, 40, docked over alleged N1.2m fraud")
![The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has intervened in the industrial action by the National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) which paralysed activities at Bristow Helicopters. Mr Abednego Galadinma, NAAPE President confirmed the development in a message issued in Lagos on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the pilots body […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.herald.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Senator-Hadi-Sirika.jpeg?fitu003d1200%2C900u0026sslu003d1 "Strike: Minister intervenes in Bristow, pilots face-off"){kind=small}
![The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), has issued a two-week ultimatum to airlines, who have sacked or plan to sack their pilots and engineers under the guise of COVID-19, to reverse the decision. Its President, Mr Abednego Galadinma, at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, said pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailynigerian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Air-Peace-flight-crew-1.jpg "Mass sack: Pilots, engineers threaten to withdraw services"){kind=small}
![The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Wednesday unveiled over 700 pre-qualification documents of bidders for the 2020 capital projects of the corporation. Its Managing Director, Mr Fidet Okhiria, said at the event held in NRC Headquarters, Ebute Meta, Lagos, that the corporation was determined to follow the due process to the letters and ensure transparency. […]](https://i0.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NRC.jpg?fitu003d900%2C600u0026sslu003d1 "NRC unveils over 700 bidders’ pre-qualification documents"){kind=small}
![The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday, released over 40 protesters arrested by the joint security personnel at the Unity Fountain for violating the COVID-19 health protocols. Addressing newsmen on behalf of the FCT Ministerial Task Team on Covid-19, Mr Ikharo Attah said the protesters violated the Presidential Task Force guidelines on social and […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Federal-Capital-Territory-Administration-FCTA-450x300.jpg "COVID-19: FCTA releases protesters"){kind=small}
![The Diocese of Umuahia Anglican Communion has ended its ninth synod with an appeal to the Federal Government to establish new industries and resuscitate the ailing ones to create employment opportunities. The appeal was contained in a two-page communique issued in Umuahia on Wednesday. It was jointly signed by the Diocesan Bishop and President of […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/11/372d3e83-rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Anglican synod advocates revival of ailing industries to tackle unemployment"){kind=small}
![The Anglican Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to diversify the economy for rapid economic growth and reduction in dependence on oil revenue. Ibeabuchi made the call in his speech on Friday at the opening of the Ninth Synod of the diocese, at St. […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Bishop wants FG intensify efforts to diversify economy, avoid borrowing for consumables"){kind=small}
![Mr Peter Averik, Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area, has enjoined Muslim Faithful in the area to always embrace peace as they marked this year’s Eid-el-kabir celebration. Averik made the appeal during a Sallah homage to the Emir of Jema’a, Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu at his palace in Kafanchan. He called on the people in […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Nasir-El-Rufai-e1594390787528.jpg?fitu003d800%2C533u0026sslu003d1 "Eid-el-kabir: Jema’a LG chairman sues for peace"){kind=small}
![The Speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, has called on Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to reinforce their obedience to God and pray for prosperity of the nation. Kolawole made the call in his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Femi Olugbemi and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on […]](https://i2.wp.com/nationalwatch.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Speaker-Kolawole-Mathew-Kogi-House-of-Assembly3-658x400-1.jpg "Eid-el-Kabir: Kogi Speaker urges prayers for Nigeria’s prosperity"){kind=small}
![Four houses have been destroyed in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa due to continuous heavy rainfall, a local source told Sputnik. Some of the country’s provinces have been experiencing strong seasonal rains for several weeks, multiple news outlets reported. On Monday, the office of the Health Ministry in the province of Marib said that unprecedented […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.televisionafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Riyadh-could-know-about-assassination-plot-on-Yemen-ex-president.jpg "4 buildings in Sanaa collapse amid heavy seasonal rains"){kind=small}
![Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered emergency assistance to be sent to Beirut in solidarity with the Lebanese nation. The assistance is to help the latter cope with the consequences of Tuesday’s powerful explosion in the port capital city’s port, state news agency SPA reported. Along with Riyadh, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune […]](https://i2.wp.com/straightnews.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Saudi_King-thumbs_b_c_2e12104f95214e60c57807d8c9ece5ec.jpg "S. Arabia, Algeria to send humanitarian aid to Lebanon after deadly Beirut blast"){kind=small}
![The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Kaduna State chapter, says 95 per cent of its members are ready to reopen schools for students in exit classes. The Secretary of the association, Mr Philip Iorhena, disclosed this while reacting to the state government’s directive to schools to reopen on Aug. 10. The directive […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/association-400x240.jpg "School resumption: 95% of private schools in Kaduna ready – Association")
![The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Kaduna State chapter, says 95 per cent of its members are ready to reopen schools for students in exit classes. The Secretary of the association, Mr Philip Iorhena, disclosed this while reacting to the state government’s directive to schools to reopen on Aug. 10. The directive […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/association-80x80.jpg "School resumption: 95% of private schools in Kaduna ready – Association")
![Twenty tons of UN supplies to treat people injured by the massive blast in Beirut have reached the Lebanese capital, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. An aircraft delivered the WHO shipment that covers 1,000 trauma interventions and 1,000 surgeries. The UN health agency said in a statement that it would distribute the supplies […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UNITED-NATIONS-UN-400x240.png "Plane with 20 tons of UN medical supplies arrives in Beirut")
![Twenty tons of UN supplies to treat people injured by the massive blast in Beirut have reached the Lebanese capital, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. An aircraft delivered the WHO shipment that covers 1,000 trauma interventions and 1,000 surgeries. The UN health agency said in a statement that it would distribute the supplies […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UNITED-NATIONS-UN-80x80.png "Plane with 20 tons of UN medical supplies arrives in Beirut")
![Experts on visa issues from the ECOWAS member states have met on the deployment of the regional visa (ECOVISA) aimed at facilitating the seamless movement of citizens of West African states within the region. The Directorate of Communications in the ECOWAS Commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The experts held a virtual meeting […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ECOWAS-400x240.jpg "Experts from ECOWAS meet on deployment of regional visa")
![Experts on visa issues from the ECOWAS member states have met on the deployment of the regional visa (ECOVISA) aimed at facilitating the seamless movement of citizens of West African states within the region. The Directorate of Communications in the ECOWAS Commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The experts held a virtual meeting […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ECOWAS-80x80.jpg "Experts from ECOWAS meet on deployment of regional visa")
![Libya’s UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez Serraj on Wednesday met with Italian Defence Minister, Lorenzo Guerini, in Tripoli for talks on bilateral cooperation, said a statement from the prime minister’s information office. “The Prime Minister reiterated that any ceasefire must ensure that the attackers (east-based army) do not remain in any location that allows a new […]](https://i2.wp.com/sunnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/150606133112-02-libya-migrants-super-169.jpg "Libyan PM, Italy’s defense minister discuss cooperation"){kind=small}
![Togo’s tally of COVID-19 cases reached 1,001 on Wednesday with 13 new cases reported in the last day, according to the latest report from the Health and Public Hygiene Ministry. So far, 690 recoveries and 21 deaths have been recorded, the report said. It added that in recent weeks, the country saw a rise in […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.ippf.org/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_crop_sm/public/2020-03/DSC_0372_0.JPG?itoku003dUzMkVFMD "Togo’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000"){kind=small}
![The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has called for global recommitment to nuclear disarmament. The appeal came in a video message to mark the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. No fewer than 130,000 people, mostly civilians, died after the […]](https://i2.wp.com/149366101.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Amb.-Tijani-Muhammad-Bande-e1569922480762.jpg "UNGA president urges global recommitment to nuclear disarmament"){kind=small}
![The United States has announced a 10-million-dollar (N3.8 billion) reward for information on foreign interference in its elections. The Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, announced the offer in a statement on Wednesday. The move is targeting foreign government agents seeking to compromise the country’s federal, state or local election elections through cyber attacks. Allegations of […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/United-States.jpg "United States offers $10m for information on election intruders"){kind=small}
![Canada has joined other rich countries like the United States and Britain that are pre-ordering millions of potential coronavirus vaccines for their citizens. Through this move known as ‘vaccine nationalism’, these wealthy nations are striking mass purchase deals with drug makers with promising vaccine candidates. Canada’s Minister of Procurement, Ms Anita Anand, announced on Wednesday […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/udhhdhd-450x300.jpg "Canada joins `vaccine nationalism’ race"){kind=small}
![Secondary Schools across Kwara State on Wednesday reopened in preparations for the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) beginning from Aug. 17. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who monitored the reopening of the schools in Ilorin, reports that only SS3 students resumed for classes to prepare for the external examination. Some of the […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/Kwara.jpg?fitu003d810%2C540u0026sslu003d1 "Kwara schools reopen, comply with COVID-19 protocols"){kind=small}
![The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says it will collaborate with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) on projects that will futher propel Nigeria into an innovation-driven economy and technological advanced nation. The President of the NSE, Babagana Mohammed, said this during an official visit to DICON headquarters in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img-20200805-wa0039-1-1024x768-1-400x240.jpg "NSE, DICON collaborate to propel Nigeria’s technological advancement")
![The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says it will collaborate with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) on projects that will futher propel Nigeria into an innovation-driven economy and technological advanced nation. The President of the NSE, Babagana Mohammed, said this during an official visit to DICON headquarters in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img-20200805-wa0039-1-1024x768-1-80x80.jpg "NSE, DICON collaborate to propel Nigeria’s technological advancement")
![The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed its members to sell petrol at the old rate of N143 per litre, pending the new directive by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA). The National Public Relations Officer of IPMAN, Alhaji Suleiman Yakubu, said this during an interview with the News Agency of […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IPMAN.jpeg "Sell petrol at old rate until PPPRA gives directive, IPMAN tells members"){kind=small}
![The Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu was, on Wednesday, honoured with “International Grand Appreciation Award” for his commitment to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports the award was given to the commissioner by a group, International Human Rights Organisation. Presenting the award in Asaba, the Delta […]](https://i2.wp.com/secure.saharareporters.com/sites/default/files/styles/normal_medium/public/Charles-Aniagwu.jpeg?itoku003dOv2ItyuV "Delta commissioner honoured for fighting against COVID-19"){kind=small}
![The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 led by its chairman, Mr Boss Mustapha, on Wednesday submitted its interim Report to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the submission of the Report was done behind closed doors. Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Presidential-Task-Force-on-COVID-19.jpeg "COVID-19: PTF submits interim report, calls for massive search for infected persons"){kind=small}
![The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday said it had revised its determination on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) pricing. The commission said the pricing, published on July 23, 2019, was in furtherance of its mandate to protect the interests of consumers and support a robust telecommunications sector. Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC Director, Public Affairs, […]](https://i0.wp.com/techeconomy.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NCC-Nigerian-Communications-Commission.png "NCC revises determination on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data pricing"){kind=small}
![The Kwara Government has warned principals in public and private secondary schools in the state to comply with Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols as schools resume or face sanctions. The State Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Ahmed Fatimah-Bisola gave the warning on Wednesday in a message she sent to schools ahead of the proposed reopening as directed by […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/04145920/Kwara-deputy-gov.fw_.png "Kwara Govt tasks principals on compliance with COVID-19 guidelines"){kind=small}
![No fewer than 8,323 persons from Anambra are to benefit from the National Cash Transfer Programme of the Federal Government, Dr Temitope Sinkaiye, Director General of the programme has disclosed. Sinkaiye made the disclosure in Awka on Wednesday during a Livelihood Pilot Step down Orientation Training held for Cash Transfer Facilitators of the program in Anambra. […]](https://i2.wp.com/ncto.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Anambra-payment-picture-9.jpg "8,323 Anambra indigenes to benefit from FG cash transfer programme-DG"){kind=small}
![The private sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) says it has donated over 38 trucks of different varieties of food items to the Yobe government. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the donation was made through First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Mr Marcus Dibel, the bank’s Business Manager, Damaturu branch, said that the gesture was […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DSC5591.jpg "COVID-19: CACOVID donates food items to Yobe govt."){kind=small}
![A socio-cultural group, Ogbomoso Community Foundation (OCF), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for naming Omi-Adio train station after the late Premier of Western Region, Chief Ladoke Akintola. Retired Maj.-Gen. Oladayo Popoola, a leader of the group, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Popoola was a former military governor of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari2-400x240.jpg "Ogbomoso community commends Buhari for honouring late premier")
![A socio-cultural group, Ogbomoso Community Foundation (OCF), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for naming Omi-Adio train station after the late Premier of Western Region, Chief Ladoke Akintola. Retired Maj.-Gen. Oladayo Popoola, a leader of the group, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Popoola was a former military governor of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari2-80x80.jpg "Ogbomoso community commends Buhari for honouring late premier")
![Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), says the agency is considering incentives and loans for enterprises operating in Free Trade Zones (FTZ) in the country. Adesugba stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sideline of a two-day familiarisation tour of the FTZ Kano on […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.nepza.gov.ng/media/k2/items/cache/71f67488b0857639cee631943a3fc6fa_XL.jpg "NEPZA mulls incentives, loans for enterprises in Free Trade Zones"){kind=small}
![The Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Adamu, has reinstated the suspended Waziri of Bauchi, Alh. Bello Kirfi. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the emir had, in March 2017, approved Kirfi’s suspension from the Bauchi Emirate Council. NAN also reports that Kirfi, a Minister of Special Duties under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was turbaned […]](https://i2.wp.com/cdn.dailytrust.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017_3large_Emir_Bauchi.jpg "Bauchi Emir reinstates Bello Kirfi as Waziri of Bauchi"){kind=small}
![The Dubai Tourism says it has not banned Nigerians from visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Stella Fubara-Obinwa, its Director Africa, International Operations, has said. Fubara-Obinwa made the clarification during a webinar organised by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) in Lagos. Theme of the meeting was: “Tourism Business Opportunities in Face of New Normal.” Fubara-Obinwa […]](https://i2.wp.com/sunnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unnamed-1-8-1080x570.jpg "Dubai Tourism didn’t ban Nigerians from UAE- Official"){kind=small}
![The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Kano chapter, has directed its members to sell fuel at N150 per litre. The IPMAN Chairman in the state, Bashir Danmallam, gave the directive in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano on Wednesday. He said that the directive followed the new […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Independent-Petroleum-Marketers-Association-of-Nigeria-IPMAN.jpg?fitu003d508%2C305u0026sslu003d1u0026resizeu003d692%2C376 "IPMAN directs members to sell petrol at N150 per litre in Kano"){kind=small}
![The Senate Committee on Science and Technology, has urged state governments to partner with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) to create job opportunities for teeming youth in the country. The committee made the call when the members led by its chairman, Mrs Uche Ekwunife paid a courtesy visit to Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nass2-400x240.jpg "Senate urges states to partner NBTI for job creation")
![The Senate Committee on Science and Technology, has urged state governments to partner with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) to create job opportunities for teeming youth in the country. The committee made the call when the members led by its chairman, Mrs Uche Ekwunife paid a courtesy visit to Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nass2-80x80.jpg "Senate urges states to partner NBTI for job creation")
![The Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA) has suspended a student, Mr Afolabi Emmanuel, for allegedly hacking the website of Premium Times, an online news publication. The suspension was made known in Akure on Wednesday in a statement made available by Mr Adegbenro Adebayo, the university’s Deputy Director of Corporate Communications. Adebayo said that the alleged […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2014/09/FUTA-Ondo-State.jpg?fitu003d577%2C369u0026sslu003d1 "FUTA suspends student who allegedly hacked Premium Times website"){kind=small}
![Less than a week after winning the FA Cup to secure their place in next season’s Europa League, Arsenal has announced plans to layoff 55 staff. This is also coming as the football club negotiated a multi-million pound contract extension with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The club said on Wednesday, that the cuts were the result […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Arsenal-FA-Cup-trophy.jpg "Arsenal to sack 55 staff as COVID-19 hits revenues"){kind=small}
![The All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom Chapter, has confirmed the death of its Chairman, Mr Ini Okopido. A statement issued by the state APC Deputy Chairman, Dr Ita Udosen, on Wednesday in Uyo, said that Okopido died after a brief illness. He described the death of the deceased as painful to the APC family in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-400x240.jpg "APC confirms death of A’Ibom state chairman")
![The All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom Chapter, has confirmed the death of its Chairman, Mr Ini Okopido. A statement issued by the state APC Deputy Chairman, Dr Ita Udosen, on Wednesday in Uyo, said that Okopido died after a brief illness. He described the death of the deceased as painful to the APC family in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-80x80.jpg "APC confirms death of A’Ibom state chairman")
![Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, says the 2020 Governor’s Quiz Competition for students will hold virtually on Aug. 7. Adefisayo made this known at an interactive session with newsmen on Wednesday in Alausa, Ikeja. She said the competition would be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria […]](https://i0.wp.com/educeleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Folashade-Adefisayo.png?fitu003d650%2C713u0026sslu003d1 "Lagos State Governor’s Quiz Competition for Aug. 7"){kind=small}
![The Federal Government has sealed an Ibadan-based factory, Expand Global Manufacturing Limited, where a 21-year-old student, Richard Gbadebo, died on July 28. The factory located in Oluyole area of the city was sealed on Wednesday by officials of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the deceased, who […]](https://i2.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-KCqXemVu9H0/XyayTcxPG4I/AAAAAAAAAcA/MUdk55Wnr0Y-7uwygpXmLZfFgSn32gu1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/images-25.jpeg "Student’s death: FG seals Ibadan factory"){kind=small}
![Netcore Solutions, a global marketing solutions provider, on Wednesday highlighted key metrics that brands should track to get the best out of customer emails. The Client Success Manager, Mr Chukwudi Nwokike, said in a statement in Lagos that the key metrics were got from a 2020 research compiled by the Netcore Solutions. He noted that […]](https://i2.wp.com/gumlet.assettype.com/happenings%2F2018-12%2F65cb89ec-5b3b-4280-9441-6bd97e4ffa78%2FIMG_2977_1.jpg?autou003dformat%2Ccompressu0026fitu003dmaxu0026formatu003dwebpu0026wu003d480u0026dpru003d2.6 "E-mail marketing: Netcore Solutions highlights key metrics brands should track"){kind=small}
![The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Enenche said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, monitored movements of a suspected pirate/sea gang leader, who had sneaked into town from Port Harcourt, in the company of another known notorious kidnapper. He explained that the troops thereafter […]](https://i2.wp.com/theeagleonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Major-General-John-Enenche-e1506750588503.jpg "Troops raid pirates, militants camp, kill 6 in Bayelsa"){kind=small}
![Mrs Alaso Obi has been sworn in as the substantive Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers following the death of the former Chairman, Chief Odiari Princewill. Obi, who was the vice chairman of the council, was sworn in on Wednesday by Gov. Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Wike charged the […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NDDC-4.jpg "Obi sworn in to replace late Asari-Toru council boss in Rivers"){kind=small}
![Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Wednesday disclosed that his administration had so far distributed over 60,000 food packs to vulnerable persons to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fayemi stated this at the flag off of the private sector sponsored Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) food relief programme for Ekiti. The News Agency of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Fayemi-edit.jpg?fitu003d900%2C579u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: Ekiti distributes 60,000 food packs to vulnerable persons"){kind=small}
![Oyo State Government has approved N59.78 million as grant for the take-off of the State Security Network Agency, codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun.’ This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun in Ibadan. The statement indicated that the approval was given during the state’s […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Oyo-for-Amotekun.jpg?resizeu003d679%2C453u0026sslu003d1 "Oyo Govt. approves N59.7 million as takeoff grants for Amotekun operations"){kind=small}
Court remands businessman for allegedly defiling 11-year-old girl COVID-19: Oriental energy donates palliatives to Akwa Ibom communities ENSG commences exclusive breastfeeding sensitisation C’ River Commissioner decries residents’ low turn-out for hepatitis screening Strike: Minister intervenes in Bristow, pilots face-off CLO lauds FG’s works on Second Niger Bridge, others 4 buildings in Sanaa collapse amid heavy seasonal rains S. Arabia, Algeria to send humanitarian aid to Lebanon after deadly Beirut blast School resumption: 95% of private schools in Kaduna ready – Association Plane with 20 tons of UN medical supplies arrives in Beirut Experts from ECOWAS meet on deployment of regional visa Libyan PM, Italy’s defense minister discuss cooperation Toyota expects 64% fall in annual net profit amid pandemic Togo’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 Oil prices mixed as coronavirus concerns undercut support from lower United States crude stocks Nigerian Army to build reference hospital in South-East Risk of nuclear weapons use high, UN chief warns Scholes urges Man-U to target Kane over Sancho Indonesia plans cash transfers for nearly 14 million workers UNGA president urges global recommitment to nuclear disarmament Disasters: Lawyer advises traders to embrace insurance policies I will reduce infrastructural deficit in Oyo, says Makinde United States offers $10m for information on election intruders Canada joins `vaccine nationalism’ race NALDA partners Abia to boost agriculture COVID-19 real, Ohaneze warns traders in Cross River NCDC records 457 new COVID-19 cases, total now 44,890 Cultism: Anambra CP summons DPOs, top police officers to emergency meeting UEL: Lukaku, Eriksen take Inter Milan past Getafe into last eight Manchester United move into Europa League last eight Kwara schools reopen, comply with COVID-19 protocols No plan to absorb repentant Boko Haram fighters into military – Presidency NSE, DICON collaborate to propel Nigeria’s technological advancement Delta Govt. to partner private sector in fight against COVID-19 pandemic — Okowa Stakeholders embark on NCDs research among People Living with HIV CUPP urges respect for protesters’ rights Mass sack: Pilots, engineers threaten to withdraw services NIRSAL empowers 475 female cassava farmers, 2,872 farmers in south south Sell petrol at old rate until PPPRA gives directive, IPMAN tells members Delta commissioner honoured for fighting against COVID-19 COVID-19: PTF submits interim report, calls for massive search for infected persons NCC revises determination on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data pricing FG open to development, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine—Osinbajo Kwara Govt tasks principals on compliance with COVID-19 guidelines 8,323 Anambra indigenes to benefit from FG cash transfer programme-DG COVID-19: CACOVID donates food items to Yobe govt. Ogbomoso community commends Buhari for honouring late premier NEPZA mulls incentives, loans for enterprises in Free Trade Zones Bauchi Emir reinstates Bello Kirfi as Waziri of Bauchi Police arrest 45 suspects for various offences in Borno
