Alleged insult: Gov feigns ignorance, orders review of expelled Akwa Ibom varsity student’s case

Governor Udom Emmanuel has set up a five-man investigative panel headed by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, to review the case of one Iniobong Ekpo, who was expelled…

BREAKING: Senate to pass N895.8bn supplementary budget next Tuesday

Senate President,  Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, referred the N895, 842,465,917.00 Supplementary Budget meant to tackle insecurity and health-related issues to the Committee on Appropriation. Lawan, who gave the directive after…

Village head, wife abducted in Ibadan

Baale of Araromi Village in Ibadan, Chief Tafa Apanpa, and his wife have been abducted by some kidnappers. The duo was reported to have been kidnapped by gunmen, who stormed…

Umahi’s commissioner dies, driver unconscious, gov declares holiday, prayer

THE Ebonyi State Commissioner for Infrastructure Concession and Development, Fidelis Nweze, is dead. Nweze, a two-time commissioner in the state, was on his way to Enugu on Saturday in company…

Owner collapses, hospitalised as Delta supermarket goes up in flames

The owner of Sylverson Supermarket in Ogwash-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, collapsed on Tuesday as fire gutted the facility, which is the largest supermarket in the…

Female doctor, ex-soldier arrested for selling drugged cookies, cocaine, others

A medical doctor, Jane Ofoma, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Auchi, Edo State, for operating an online catering service, where drugged cookies…

Duchess of York reads book by Nigerian author

As part of activities marking Drowning Prevention Week, the Duchess of York, this week, read ‘Tobi Learns to Swim’ on her daily YouTube channel, Storytime With Fergie And Friends. The…

I believe in devolution of power, says Buhari

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, said he believes in devolving power to the people. He, however, said the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution…

Buhari replaces NBC DG amid Twitter ban

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the appointment of Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster, as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission. The Minister of Information…

Don’t commit suicide, your welfare is being taken care of – IGP tells police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has appealed to police officers not to commit suicide while on the job. In his speech during a visit to the Lagos Police Command on Wednesday…