The Cross River State Government on Wednesday banned commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, from plying the Calabar municipal roads and urged commercial motorcyclists in the state capital to desist from the routes within the metropolis, as those found wanting would be made to face the full wrath of the …

The Benue State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a total of 161 suspects, comprising 144 males and 17 females, for various drug offences between July 2022 to June 2023. NDLEA State Commander Esther Lami disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Makurdi on …

A man identified as Amos Christopher has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly beating his younger brother to death and beheading him. The police established that 24-year-old Amos beat up his youngest sibling called Thyson until he died before he went on to cut his head. …

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has identified young, talented, innovative Nigerians as representing potential skills and passion to solve big problems. Gates, who spoke at a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, discussed how science and innovation can accelerate positive …

The Acting Inspector – General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has officially assumed office as the 22nd IGP. The former IGP, Usman Baba, officially handed over to Egbetokun around noon. Egbetokun was decorated on Wednesday at the Villa by Vice President Kashim Shettima. More details shortly …………

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, says he is feeling like a lion that is ready to devour Nigeria’s enemies. He said this shortly after Vice-President Kashim Shettima decorated him in presence of his wife, Mrs Egbetokun, at a brief ceremony which took place at Vice President’s Conference …

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has fixed July 13 for ruling on an application for the enforcement of fundamental rights filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Respondents in the suit are the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF); the Director …

The naira yesterday recovered from N107 loss it recorded on Monday to post N14 gain at the Investors’ and Exporters’ (I&E) window- the official market. The appreciation of the naira brought it closer to the N760/$ rate at the parallel market, an indication of rate convergence.   The Central Bank …

Just last week, President Bola Tinubu signed the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, also known as the Students Loan Act, a law providing interest-free education loans for Nigerians seeking tertiary education. There are indications, however, that the newly signed act might not get the support of key stakeholders in …

Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports the former governor granted the invitation of the commission around 10:00am on Tuesday. He drove into the Makurdi zonal office of the agency, which is located at Alor …