Information minister urges practitioners to curb fake news
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on media practitioners to take the lead in sanitising the media space of fake news. He stated this…
Expert cautions women against substance/drug abuse during pregnancy
Dr Martin Agwogie, President, International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), has advised Nigerians, especially pregnant women, to avoid use of psychoactive substances/drugs, if not prescribed. Agwogie…
FCT PDP Southwest Chairman congratulates Hon. Oladapo on new appointment
By Gami Tadanyigbe Amb. Samuel Adafin, the FCT PDP Southwest Chairman, has congratulated Hon. Oladapo Olajide on his new appointment as the Senior Special Assistant on Education and social development…
Police arrest notorious bandit in Katsina
Police in Katsina State have arrested a notorious bandit, Adamu Abdulrahman, 30, of Cidawaki village in Safana Local Government Area of the state. The police command spokesman, SP Gambo Isah,…
1 shot as police, traders clash in Lagos
One person on Tuesday sustained gunshot wound in a clash between police and traders at Alaba Rago market, in Ojo area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the clash…
Police say no Uber driver was killed in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says no Uber driver was killed by armed robbers in Abuja as being circulated in some sections of…
FG presents certificates to newly registered CONUA, NAMDA
The Federal Government on Tuesday presented certificates of registration to the newly registered Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA). Sen. Chris…
Governors invite CBN governor for meeting over new naira notes
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The 36 state governors have invited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emiefele, for a virtual meeting on Thursday over issues related…
Killing of journalists up by 50% in 2022 – UN
The United Nations (UN) said on Tuesday that the killing of journalists worldwide significantly increased by 50 per cent in 2022 following a decline over the previous three years. The…
Police officer family seeks help over N3.5m loss of property to fire
The family of a Nigerian police officer with the FCT Police Command, Insp. Ahmed Adamu, is seeking help from well-meaning Nigerians over the loss of his valuables and property worth…