THE Police Command in Jigawa says it has apprehended 156 suspects for various offences in the last one month. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Dahiru Muhammad, who confirmed this on Wednesday in Dutse, said operatives of the command nabbed the suspects across the state between July 8 and Sept. 1, …

…Describing it as voluntary suicide THE Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians seeking to relocate abroad against illegal migration, describing such journeys as voluntary suicide missions. Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and CEO of the Commission gave the advice, on Wednesday in Abuja, when she received Miss Mercy …

THE United States (U.S.) Government says it has provided the World Food Programme (WFP) with the sum of 32.5 million dollars to support its food and nutrition programme in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued  by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday. It explained that …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu says his administration’s bold economic reforms are yielding positive results, stabilising the economy, and restoring Nigeria’s global image and investor confidence. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Olaoye (Orumogege III), the Soun of Ogbomosoland, and …

THE Federal Ministry of Environment on Wednesday in Abuja expressed its determination to ensure that Nigeria maximises the economic benefits of its National Adaptation Plan. Alhaji Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, stated this at the Validation Workshop for the Economic Appraisal for the Development of an Adaptation Finance …

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only if the meeting is adequately prepared and has the potential for meaningful outcomes. Putin made the remarks during a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, at the conclusion of his four-day state …

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has approved and imposed a N5m fine, payable within a period of 30 days, for allottees and land title holders who have contravened the Land Use Act in the FCT. Wike gave the approval after receiving a report from the Committee set up to address the …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the construction of a new Magistrate Court complex in Jabi District of Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration in Jabi, Asokoro, and Garki on Tuesday, Wike said the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes …

THE Bayelsa Government has solicited for equity stake in the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Company project about to begin on the Brass Island in the state. Gov. Douye Diri made the request on Tuesday when the management team of the company paid him a courtesy visit in Yenagoa. The Bayelsa …

THE Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested three people over alleged child marriage in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, command’s spokesperson made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Akure. Ayanlade, who said that the incident happened on Aug. 28 …