Earthquake kills 95 in China
No fewer than 95 people have died and another 220 are injured following an earthquake in north-west China on Monday, state media report. The quake struck in Gansu province around…
Kano suspends hospital guards over negligence as woman delivers inside vehicle
By Bashir Bello The Kano State government has suspended the security guards attached to Imam Wali Maternity Hospital in the state for negligence of duty which resulted in a pregnant…
Hamas downplays Gaza tunnel discovery by Israel
A Hamas official on Monday said one of the group’s tunnels revealed by the Israeli army in Gaza had “successfully” accomplished its mission, downplaying the Israeli announcement of its discovery.…
Convicted yahoo boy Victor Odeh is 19, not 7 — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked reports claiming that one Victor Odeh who was convicted for internet fraud in July, was seven years old. Its Spokesperson, Dele…
Yuletide: FRSC begins 24-hour patrol nationwide
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it has deployed its entire workforce, including Special Marshals to the highways to ensure hitch free movement of commuters across the country during…
FG to empower Chibok community with farming equipment worth N210m
The Federal Government is to empower the Chibok Community in Borno with farming equipment and other skill acquisition accessories worth N210 million. Mrs Grace Njoku, the Head of Press and…
Rivers crisis resolved, Fubara re-presents budget to full house
Governor Fubara of Rivers has been mandated to re-present the 2024 budget he presented to the four member state House of Assembly to the full House …Tinubu, Odili, NSA, other…
We’ll pay 13th month salary – Makinde vows
By Adeola Badru Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has vowed that his administration will pay the 13th month salary to workers in the state for the fifth year running, noting…
Tinubu meets newspaper proprietors, vows to review policies affecting industry
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will always uphold media freedom and respect opinions, whether they are adversarial or complimentary to his government. The President made the pledge…
JAMB announces 2024 UTME/DE registration dates, increases fees
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the registration dates of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). JAMB announced this in a statement…