THE Bauchi State Police Command has announced that it has arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly attempting to murder his wife with a pestle. In a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakil, titled “Husband Disguises, Assaults His Wife,” it was disclosed that the suspect …
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P&ID To Pay Nigeria £20m In Compensation Over Judgement Debt Suit
A court in the United Kingdom has ordered Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited to pay Nigeria £20 million in damages and compensation following its victory in a $11 billion judgment debt heard in October 2023. The court ordered that the money be given to Nigeria within the next 28 …
Read More »VP, Shettima Calls For Global Alliances Against Domestic Aggression
VICE President, Kashim Shettima, has emphasized the importance of forming global alliances to combat crises created by external aggressions and domestic dangers. He observed that Nigeria and other countries bear the burden of defending their citizens from transnational crimes such as terrorism, climate change and cybercrime, among other global challenges. …
Read More »Okocha, Mikel, Nkwocha To Grace CAF Awards 2023
FORMER Nigerian football stars, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi and Perpetua Nkwocha are among the top dignitaries who will add glitz and glamour to the 2023 CAF Awards. The event is designed to celebrate excellence and remarkable achievements in African football. The trio and other renowned personalities will …
Read More »Nigeria To Partner Cote D’Ivoire, OPS To Optimize Productivity
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has asked all relevant stakeholders in West Africa to explore all areas of collaboration to maximize productivity. Tuggar, represented by the Director, Economic Trade and Investment Department (ETID), Bolaji Akinremi, made the call on Saturday in Abuja during a first-round table meeting with …
Read More »15 Inmates Freed From Katsina Satellite Custodial Centre
FIFTEEN inmates have been released from the Malumfashi Satellite Custodial Centre in Katsina. The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, who made the announcement, said the release was sponsored by Dr Olabinmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior. Nababa, represented by the Controller of Corrections, Katsina Command, Mr Abdulmumin-Haruna, …
Read More »22-year-old Arabic Student Commits Suicide In Ilorin
A 22-year-old Arabic student, identified as Alfa Musa, has reportedly committed suicide in Ilorin, Kwara State. Musa, said to be a student of Sheikh Kamaldeen Arabic school, Ilorin, was found hanging in his room at Dagbenu compound in Ogidi area of Ilorin on December 7, 2023. The state Police Public …
Read More »NYSC Warns Corps Members Against Night Travel
MEMBERS of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been advised not to travel at night In his speech to the corps members undergoing orientation at the camp for 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream 2, the director of the North Area Office of the NYSC Kehinde Aremu-Cole stated, “The most disheartening experience …
Read More »Nigerian Superstar, Burna Boy Explains Why Nigerians Hate Him
GRAMMY-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed why he is “hated” in the music industry. According to him, he is hated by his “inferiors” for having no “superiors.” The controversial singer posted this on his X handle on Saturday when he wrote, “Hated by my …
Read More »Our Challenges Present Opportunity To Innovate, Grow – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the country’s socioeconomic challenges present an opportunity for his administration to embrace innovation that would grow the economy. Speaking at the 47th convocation ceremony of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Saturday, the president said his administration would take …
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