NOC mourns former sports minister, Bala Ka’Oje
2021-01-20
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) expresses shock over news of demise of former Minister of Sports and Chairman of National Sports Commission, Bala Ka’oje.Continue Reading
Teachers retirement age now 65 years
2021-01-20
Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves an increase in retirement age of teachers across the country from 60 to 65 years or 40 years in service as against 35.Continue Reading
Why Gov. Wike donated N500m to Sokoto State
2021-01-20
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers donates N500 million to support Sokoto State Government in rebuilding Sokoto Central Market ravaged by fire on Tuesday morning.Continue Reading
Court dissolves 5-year-old marriage for peace to reign
2021-01-20
A customary court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, dissolves five-year-old marriage between businessman, Abiola Azeez and his wife, Ayobami in interest of peace.Continue Reading
WHO reports large shortage of coronavirus vaccines
2021-01-20
World Health Organisation (WHO) says severe shortage of COVID-19 vaccines has led to inequalities among number of countries in terms of access to vaccines.Continue Reading
2 micro finance bank staff in court for stealing customers’ N720,508
2021-01-20
Two workers of Fina Trust Micro Finance Bank arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of N720, 508 belonging to customers.Continue Reading
Blockbuster movie “Eagle Wings” sets new standard for Nollywood
2021-01-20
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says “Eagle Wings”, an action-packed movie on war against terror and insurgency sets new standard for Nollywood.Continue Reading
Gov. Fayemi congratulates Kukah on appointment into Pope’s Dicastery
2021-01-20
Gov Kayode Fayemi congratulates Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Revd. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his appointment into Papal Dicastery on Promotion of Integral Human Development.Continue Reading
Kano records 19 new COVID-19 infections, discharges 62
2021-01-20
Kano State records 19 new COVID-19 infections, as total active cases in hit 289, Ministry of Health says via its Twitter handle @KNSMOH.Continue Reading
Plantain thief bags 4 months jail term for stealing
2021-01-20
A Grade 1 Area Court, Karu, Abuja, sentences 29-year old applicant, Emmanuel John, to four months imprisonment for stealing plantain worth N10,700.Continue Reading