Economy/Business
Expert clarifies new BVN guidelines
BVN By Ibukun Emiola A Financial expert, Mr Tunji Adepeju, has clarified that recent guidelines on Bank Verification Number (BVN) are measures designed to…
Author: Lydia Beshel
Defence/Security
Police detain man, 60, over suspected arm trafficking in C’River
Arrest By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Police Command in Cross River says it has apprehended a suspected 60-year-old gun runner, and recovered two locally fabricated…
General News
NiMet forecasts 3-day rainy, sunny weather conditions nationwide
Weather By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and sunny weather activities from Monday to Wednesday nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook…
General News
Police arrest 4 suspected cultists in Ogun for alleged armed robbery
Arrest By Ige Adekunle The Police Command in Ogun has arrested four suspected cultists for alleged armed robbery in the state. The command's Spokesperson,…
Defence/Security
Police launch tactical operation to rescue 15 passengers abducted on Calabar-Oron waterways
Rescue By Ehigimetor Igbaugba A coordinated search-and-rescue and tactical operations are currently ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of 15 passengers abducted on Friday…
Health
Lassa fever fatality rate rises in Nigeria as cases fall
Lassa fever By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Nigeria is recording a rising Lassa fever fatality rate.…
Judiciary
Israel indicts woman for alleged spying on behalf of Iran
Indictment Israel's State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed an indictment against an Israeli woman accused of carrying out security offenses on behalf of Iran,…
Environment
Flood expected in 33 states, FCT — Minister
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, says no fewer than 33 states and the FCT will experience…
Health
Kaduna to institutionalise harm reduction for women using drugs
Drugs By Stella Kabruk The Kaduna State Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (KADSAMHSA) plans to institutionalise community-based outreach programmes to curb HIV…
Judiciary
Sibling docked for allegedly obtaining N4.8m from brother by fraud
Fraud By Patience Yakubu The police on Wednesday, dragged a 38-year-old man Aaron James, before a Kaduna Magistrates' Court, for allegedly defrauding his brother…