FG demands NIN, approves new SIM activation registration

The Federal Government on Thursday said it had approved the activation of Subscriber Identification Module registration but this must be done with a valid National Identification Number. It said the…

Buhari returns after 15-day UK medical sojourn

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday returned to Nigeria from London. Recall that Buhari travelled to London, United Kingdom on March 30 for “routine medical check-up.” Adesina…

We don’t buy arms, we produce locally, IPOB tells DSS

The Indigenous People of Biafra has said it produces its arms locally. The secessionist group stated this on Thursday while debunking allegation credited to the Department of State Services that…

Don’t embark on unwinnable war, Ohanaeze tells FG

THE apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Thursday said those encroaching on land in Alaigbo were provoking their people and Igbo deities. Ohanaeze President General, Prof. George Obiozor,…

Nigerians lament as officials, racketeers exploit passport applicants

The scarcity of passport booklets at the Nigeria Immigration passport offices nationwide is being exploited by some unscrupulous NIS personnel. Findings indicate that passport applicants are finding it difficult to…

EFCC releases Okorocha after two-day detention, grilling

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday said he had left the facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Okorocha’s Spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo, in a statement…

Printed N60bn: CBN faults Obaseki, governor maintains stand

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has urged  the Federal Government to take  urgent steps to end the current monetary rascality, so as to prevent the prevailing economic challenge…

Nigeria’s exact crude oil production volume unknown – NEITI

The exact volume of crude oil produced in Nigeria, especially at the deep offshore fields, is not known by anyone, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative said on Thursday. Executive…

Killer fruit juice: Kano confirms 10 dead, 400 hospitalised, Lagos, C’River, Sokoto warn residents

-Don’t take products not approved by NAFDAC, Lagos warns-Killer drink can get to Osun from Kano, says Oyetola’s aide The Kano State Government on Thursday said 10 people had died…

Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Ebonyi — PPRO

The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of its three operatives by gunmen in Abakaliki, the state capital. The command’s Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, told newsmen on Thursday…