Flood displaces 770 households in Benue
The rising water level that overflowed the banks of the River Benue has displaced at least 770 households in the state. The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr Aondowase Kunde,…
Nigeria, Lesotho law societies to sign MoU on continuing legal education
The Nigerian Law Society, NLS, and the Law Society of Lesotho, have agreed in principle to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purpose of collaboration to establish a…
Nigerian Govt prepares Kiri Dam for electricity generation
The Federal Government is preparing the Kiri Dam in Adamawa State for electricity generation. The dam, located in Shelleng, is a major water reservoir which currently provides the water for…
Kano LG polls: Avoid being used as tools for violence – Emir Sanusi tells residents
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to residents of the state to avoid being used as a tools for violence in Saturday’s local government elections. The Emir,…
24 hours to Kano LG polls, court sacks all NNPP candidates
A fresh controversy has hit Saturday’s local government election in Kano State as a Federal High Court on Friday sacked the 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the ruling New…
Deadly shootings claim multiple lives in Anambra capital
A shooting spree in Awka, Anambra State capital on Thursday morning, has claimed several lives, sources have hinted Charmingpro One of the sources, a student, said the shooting happened in…
Nigerian Govt prosecutes journalists over report on Akpabio’s alleged impeachment
The Federal Government has filed a six-count charge against nine defendants for allegedly publishing false information on October 16 that the Department of State Services, DSS, laid siege to the…
Helicopter accident claims three in Port Harcourt
Three persons have been confirmed dead after a helicopter ditched into the waters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Channels Television reports that the accident occurred at 11:22 am on Thursday,…
NASS members demand bribe from universities during oversight visits – Deputy VC
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, Prof Hassan Ibrahim has said members of the National Assembly demand bribes from universities during oversight visits. Ibrahim…
Lookman, Troost-Ekong nominated for 2024 CAF Player of the Year [Full list]
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has released a 10-man shortlist for the 2024 Player of the Year. The list was published on CAF’s social media pages on Thursday. The…