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Police Arrest Masquerade For Assaulting Woman In Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest and arraignment of a masquerade accused of assaulting a woman in the Nsukka area. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, issued a statement on Thursday detailing the incident.
According to Ndukwe, … Continue Reading
House of Reps Ask Army To Immediately Reopen Abuja’s Banex Plaza
On Thursday, the House of Representatives called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to reopen Banex Plaza in Abuja, allowing businesses to resume operations. This decision followed the adoption of an urgent motion presented by Hon. Whingan Oluwaseun.… Continue Reading
Final Year Student Commits Suicide After Failing A Course multiple Times
A final-year student at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, identified as Favour Ugwuka, has reportedly died by suicide. Sources indicate that Miss Favour ended her life in her hostel at the Ishieke Campus of the university in Abakaliki, the state … Continue Reading
Abuja Light Rail to operate free for two months
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced that the Abuja Light Rail will be free to use for the first two months following its commissioning on Monday, May 27, 2024. This announcement was made during the … Continue Reading
Japa: migration of Health experts to greener pastures is depleting our workforce – FG
The federal government has assured that Nigerian health experts who return after migrating abroad will be smoothly reintegrated into the healthcare system. However, it urged medical professionals to demonstrate greater patriotism by staying in the country rather than seeking opportunities … Continue Reading
Nigerian Students Ordered To Leave UK Over Failure To Complete Tuition Fees payment
Several Nigerian students at Teesside University in the UK have been ordered to leave the country after failing to pay their tuition fees, a situation exacerbated by the devaluation of the naira which depleted their savings. According to a BBC … Continue Reading
Labour reduces proposed new minimum wage to N500,000
Organised Labour has reduced its demand for a new minimum wage from N615,000 to N500,000 after failing to reach an agreement at the Tripartite Committee meeting on Tuesday. This was disclosed by the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress … Continue Reading
Abba kyari granted bail after 27 months in detention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted DCP Abba Kyari, the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, a two-week bail period after 27 months in detention. The bail allows Kyari to conclude the burial rites of … Continue Reading
VeryDarkMan has been remanded in Police custody over cyberbullying charges
Controversial social media critic Martin Otse, known widely as VeryDarkMan has been remanded in police custody pending his next court appearance scheduled for next Wednesday.
Otse was arraigned in an Abuja court on Wednesday, facing charges of cyberbullying to which … Continue Reading
Federal government set to review national blockchain policy
The Federal Government is preparing to revise the policies overseeing the implementation of the National Blockchain Policy. This review aims to integrate emerging technologies and adapt to current economic conditions, expanding the policy’s scope to include sectors such as land … Continue Reading