*TO PLACE ADVERTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS etc, PLEASE CALL – 08189600000* The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development will work with governors to harness mineral resources for maximum socio-economic development of the country. The Hon. Minister of Solid Minerals Development , Mr Dele Alake gave this assurance when the Executive Governor of Nasarawa …
Read More »IGP Urges Citizens to Utilize ‘Rescue Me App’ for Emergency Police Assistance
In a proactive move to enhance citizen safety, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) encourages individuals to make use of the ‘Rescue Me App’ as a means to promptly alert the police during emergency situations. The ‘Rescue Me App’ serves as a valuable tool in facilitating swift response and assistance …
Read More »EU RUNWAY: OYINDAMOLA EMERGES WINNER OF AFRO-EURO FASHION COMPETITION
Seven contestants in the Afro-Euro fashion competition held in Abuja showcased their creativity and talent in the fashion industry through different designs to meet the demands of the time.The event meant to encourage young professionals in Nigeria, was organized by the European Union in commemoration of the EU Day under …
Read More »CBN To Redesign N200, N500 And N1,000 Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday said it will redesign the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this during a special press briefing in Abuja. The new design and issues will be effective from December 15, 2022. The action was taken in order to …
Read More »APC Maiden Post-Convention NEC Meeting To Hold On April 20
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has announced that the maiden post-national Convention meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) will be held on Wednesday, April 20. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka on Friday. According to …
Read More »N2.9bn Corruption Charges: Court Threatens To Strike Out FG’s Case Against Okorocha
Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has threatened to strike out a N2.9 billion money laundering criminal charge brought against Senator Rochas Okorocha by the Federal Government. The judge threatened to throw out the charge on Monday, following the inability of the Federal Government to serve …
Read More »Commuters Stranded As BRT Operators Withdraw Services
Thousands of commuters were stranded at various bus stops in Lagos on Tuesday when operators of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) and Lagos State Bus Services (LBS) withdrew their services from the roads. The development followed the killing of a BRT passenger, Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole, 22, on February 26 after she …
Read More »AFCON: Eight Dead In Cameroon Stadium Stampede
Eight people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match, officials said Tuesday. Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the …
Read More »Police Arrest Man For Growing Marijuana Outside President’s Office
South African police Wednesday uprooted cannabis plants grown by indigenous activists who have camped outside President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office for more than three years, AFP reporters saw. Their leader, wearing a traditional loincloth, clung to a shoulder-height plant as police dragged it across the presidential lawn in Pretoria before arresting …
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