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Lagos State Government has ordered the arrest of the Developer and other building Professionals working on the collapsed seven-storey building in the Victoria Island Area of the State. The order which was issued by the State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Idris Salako, noted that the Developer and other Professionals violated the State’s planning laws. Salako revealed that the Police are on the trail of the Developer involved […]

  Cross River State Government has warned palm oil sellers’ to desist from coloring palm oil. Director General of the State Commodity and Quality Control Board, Ogbiji Nyiam, disclosed this during an emergency meeting with commodity operators, merchants and local buying agents in Calabar, the state capital. Nyiam noted that the colorings used to make the product appearance appealing are hazardous to health. He reiterated that the production of agricultural […]

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man identified as Munkaila Ahmadu, for killing his Parents and injuring two other persons. Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest of the Suspect. Shiisu revealed that the Suspect had no history of mental illness and was not under the influence of any hard drug. The PPRO added that the State Commissioner of Police directed the case be […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his plan to set up an Education Trust Fund that will change the model of funding Tertiary Education in the Country. Sanwo-Olu stated this when he received members of the visitation panel to the State University at the State House, Marina. According to the Governor, the plan will create a sustainable model to strengthen academic research and Learning.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to prosecute unregistered Traditional Medicine Practitioners across the State. San-Olu, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, made the vow during an event to commemorate the 2022 African Traditional Medicine Day in Ikeja, the State Capital. Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government, Folashade Jaji, urged practitioners to improve their practice through standardization of their operations.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 41 suspected Internet Fraudsters in Awka, Anambra State. According to the Commission, the suspected Fraudsters were arrested after intelligence revealed their alleged involvement in cybercrime and other related activities. The Commission noted that all arrested would be charged to Court after investigations are concluded.

Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku has warned the newly sworn-in caretaker Committee Chairmen to desist from acts capable of frustrating their performance. Ishaku gave the warning during the swearing-in ceremony of the 16 Local Councils Caretaker Committee Chairmen held on Thursday at the Government House, Jalingo, the State Capital. The Governor vowed to deal decisively with any of the Chairmen who would abuse his position for personal gain.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has revealed that accountability enabled his administration to record unprecedented achievements in the state. Uzodinma, who was represented by his Deputy, Placid Njoku, stated this during the opening ceremony of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN. He noted that accountability has resulted in the massive achievements recorded in the areas of; Road infrastructure, health, security, agriculture, youth empowerment, industry, among others. The Governor […]

Lecturers in some universities have described the indefinite strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, as a welcome development. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a lecturer, Chijioke Madu, says the announcement did not come as a surprise. Another lecturer, Chiemena Ndukwe, berates the federal government for ignoring the educational sector.