Jegede accuses thugs of disrupting campaign

The Eyitayo Jegede Campaign Organisation on Tuesday alleged that the campaign team of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, was attacked by suspected political thugs at…

Worshippers flee as hoodlums attack Akwa Ibom church, shoot one

Gunmen suspected to be members of a cult, on Sunday, invaded a Pentecostal church in Inen Ikot Esse community, OrukAnam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, and shot one…

Fraud: Ex-banker jailed 98 years, to return N49m, $368,000

A former employee of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Oreoluwa Adesakin, has been handed a cumulative 98 years in prison on Monday. Adesakin was found guilty of stealing N49,320,652.32 and…

Group urges protection of Borno gov, aides

The Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria has asked the Federal Government to increase protection around the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. The National President of the…

Lagos inspects public health facilities, promises upgrades

The Lagos State Health Service Commission has promised to upgrade the facilities of some general hospitals in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the commission, Dr Benjamin Eniayewun, spoke while…

We won’t allow suspects without face mask in court – CJ

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has said suspects without face masks will be denied entry onto the premises of the court as part of safety measures…

Osun deputy chief of staff charged with $120,000 fraud

The Office of the Inspector-General of Police has charged the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State, Abdullahi Binuyo, with fraud involving $120,000. The case marked CR/975/2020…

Lagos, Ogun demand tax from Laycon after BBNaija win

The Lagos Internal Revenue Service and its counterpart in Ogun State have indicated interests in the collection of tax from the winner of the 2020 edition of the Big Brother…

80 passengers tested positive seven days after arrival – PTF

THE Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Tuesday justified the repeat COVID-19 test being conducted on international travellers after seven days of their arrival to the country. The National Coordinator…

Magu’s lawyers planting false publications against panel – Salami

A former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami (retd), has denied reports about him expressing regrets for accepting the appointment to chair the Federal Government’s Judicial Commission…