4 hours ago Kano uncovers roots of thuggery, brings rival groups together for peace

The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to finding a lasting solution to thuggery just as it announced that it has uncovered the root cause of recent violence that disturbed the peace in the state. This was revealed in a statement on Monday by Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano Government House, Usman Gwadabe. According Read More

Politics

4 hours ago Terrorism: 888 Suspects Acquitted, 742 Convicted Since 2017 — Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has subjected 1,743 suspected terrorists to trial in six phases since 2017 to date. A total of 742 convictions were secured, while 888 suspects have been discharged and acquitted due to lack of evidence, among other reasons. Meanwhile, 92 trials have been adjourned to future dates. The Director of Public Prosecution of […]

Politics

9 hours ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safety Measures To Avoid Stampede, Death During Palliative Distribution

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday, highlighted protocols that event organisers must adhere to when planning future palliative distribution to vulnerable Nigerians, to prevent stampede and death. The development comes after many persons were killed while struggling to receive palliatives last week in Abuja, Oyo and Anambra […]

Politics

10 hours ago Nasarawa govt seals mining site, arrests manager over illegal operations

Nasarawa State Government has sealed and cordoned the mining site of Trimadix Geomin Consult Limited, a lithium mining firm, with read more Nasarawa govt seals mining site, arrests manager over illegal operations

Events

11 hours ago Stampedes: Palliative Distributors, Shows Promoters Must Get Approval – Lagos Govt Warns, Vows To Punish Defaulters

The Lagos State Government has called on show promoters, non-governmental organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising any events to avoid stampede. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the call during a press conference on Sunday. He said that it was important to warn event planners […] The post Stampedes: Palliative Distributors, Shows Promoters Must Get Approval – Lagos Govt Warns, Vows To Punish Defaulters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

15 hours ago NDLEA arrests businessman at Kano airport for large consignment of cocaine

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted attempt by an import and export businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus, to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano. The seizure, which is the single largest interception of […] The post NDLEA arrests businessman at Kano airport for large consignment of cocaine appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

24 hours ago Christmas cash grant: Ogun govt urges residents to be wary of scammers

Tribune Online Christmas cash grant: Ogun govt urges residents to be wary of scammers The Ogun State Government has warned residents to beware of scammers claiming there is an ongoing Christmas Cash Grant from Governor Dapo Abiodun. The government clarified that such messages did not originate from the governor or any official source. This was stated in a press release signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on […] Christmas cash grant: Ogun govt urges residents to be wary of scammers Tribune Online

Politics

25 hours ago Alleviate hardship caused by subsidy removal, cleric urges political leaders

Tribune Online Alleviate hardship caused by subsidy removal, cleric urges political leaders The General Overseer of the Great Tabernacle Miracle Church of God (Mountain of Change), Ido Osun, Osun State, Prophet Adeniran Adeyemi, at the weekend, charged political leaders to listen to the cries of the masses by ensuring that measures to cushion the effect of hardship emanating from the removal of subsidy are urgently addressed. The […] Alleviate hardship caused by subsidy removal, cleric urges political leaders Tribune Online

Politics

26 hours ago Yuletide: FRSC kicks off safer road project in Kano, deploys personnel

The Federal Road Safety Corps Kano State Command has launched its End of the Year 2024/New Year 2025 Special Patrol Operation. The campaign, themed “Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers Than Drivers; Drive Responsibly and Avoid Overloading,” aims to ensure safe road use throughout the festive season. The special operation, tagged “Operation Read More

Politics