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Elections: FRSC cautions motorists against reckless driving

On: February 6, 2023

By Gami Tadanyigbe Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists in the country to obey all traffic rules and regulations throughout the electioneering period, to forestall accidents. The Kuje Unit Commander of FRSC, Mr Eugene Nwabuike gave the advice in an interviewContinue Reading

How PWD rejects begging to acquire shoe-making skill

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: General News

By Polycarp Auta Umar Abubakar, a 30 year-old Person with Disability (PWD) in Jos, has explained why he rejected street begging and acquired shoe-making skill. Abubakar, a resident of Bauchi Road community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, narrated his story in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Alledged N2.9bn fraud: Court discharges Okorocha, others

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged former Governor of Imo, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, of N2.9 billion fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the EFCC’s suit for being in contravention withContinue Reading

Group reiterates calls to eliminate FGM

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 6, 2023

In: Health

By Ikenna Osuoha Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja-based NGO, has reiterated calls for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading

Ikpeazu endorses violence-free election campaign

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 6, 2023

In: Politics

From left Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Queen Jodie Frank, founder JACCO Charity International, an NGO and Rev Osadolor, member of the NGO By Femi Ogunshola The Governor of Abia, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu, has endorsed the call for violence-free campaign across the six geopolitical zones of the country byContinue Reading

Foreign Affairs ministry, ICRC, open talks to revitalise FG’s properties abroad

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 6, 2023

In: General News

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have opened talks for the revitalisation and commercialisation of Federal Government properties abroad. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Manji Yarling, the Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC, in Abuja on Sunday.Continue Reading

NDLEA seizes 10.8kg illicit drugs in Lagos, arrests 88 offenders

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 6, 2023

In: Health

NDLEA By Bukola Adetoye The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 10.8kg of illicit drugs and arrested 88 offenders in Lagos State in January 2023. Its spokesman in the Lagos State Command, Mr Musa Mallum, stated on Monday that those arrested included 80 males and eight females. He addedContinue Reading

FRSC cautions motorists against loading fuel in vehicles

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 6, 2023

In: Metro

By Aderemi Bamgbose The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against loading fuel in vehicles, saying it could cause explosion. The Ore Unit Commander of FRSC in Ondo, Mr Sikiru Alonge, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading

Ugboma: Temple of justice being desecrated by ministers’ blood – Lawyers

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 6, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Sandra Umeh Some members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday expressed worry at the killing of their colleagues across the country. They described it as desecration of the temple of justice. The lawyers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the killingsContinue Reading

Stakeholder urges APC members to remain focused

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 6, 2023

In: General News

Alhaji Suleiman Isyaka, the newly inaugurated APC Director for North Central. By Maureen Okon The Director-General All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups, Dr Nasiru Ladan, has called on the members of the party to remain focused to ensure its victory at all levels in the forthcoming elections. He spokeContinue Reading

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