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Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has called for an investigation into the collapse of a seven storey building. A statement issued by the ministry’s Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, revealed that the unfortunate incident happened while casting was being done. The statement noted that no fatality was recorded and the few who sustained injuries are being treated. It urged members of the public to remain calm and […]

The federal government has warned Nigerians against fake Industrial Trust Fund recruitment advertisements. A statement issued by the Director of the Public Affairs Department, ITF, Suleyol Chagu, dismissed claims of ongoing recruitment in ITF. The statement noted that the viral advertisement on social media is an attempt to defraud some unsuspecting Nigerians.

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has suspended the operations of livestock guards and the state para-military agency saddled with the enforcement of the state open grazing for a period of two weeks. Ortom announced this at the end of the state security council meeting after over 130 persons were gruesomely killed across the state within one week. He noted that the suspension was to show good fate to all those […]

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Oil Theft has invited several high-ranking officials over the alleged loss $2.4 billion in revenue from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export in 2015. The committee, in February, had accused the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami as well as Interpol, on what it described as interference in the committee’s investigation. It is also concerned about the […]

The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has arrested 27 vessels engaged in illegal bunkering and crude oil theft. Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Ibrahim Dewu, said the arrests were made between the period he assumed office in February 2022 and when he left the command on April 11, 2023. Dewu revealed that the Command also deactivated 294 illegal refinery sites. The Officer added that the command also effectively […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has embarked on a eight-day state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to perform the lesser pilgrimage. A statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,  will travel on an official visit from today,  April 12 to 19, his last trip to the Kingdom as President. It marks his sixth and last visit to the Kingdom since assuming office in […]

The Chief of Army Staff Faruk Yahaya assured that the military will eliminate all criminal groups in Nigeria. Yahaya who was represented by Theatre Commander, Ibrahim Ali, said Easter is of great spiritual importance to Christian faithful worldwide because it is a season of love, hope and prayers to Almighty God. He noted that the 2023 celebration was unique as Muslim faithful are also observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. The […]

The House of Representatives has launched an investigate into the alleged theft of N20 billion belonging to state governments. The House adopted the motion of urgent public importance moved by Ibrahim Kawu. Kawu, who said the money was diverted by staff of NNPC under the guise of consultation fees, warned that the House must act to checkmate the diversion. The House resolved to set up a committee to investigate within four […]

The National Population Commission, NPC, has given update on the 2023 census. Kwara state Director of NPC, Sa’eed Yusuf, revealed that all plans are set to commence a nationwide building numbering and household listing by April 17. Yusuf added that five training days for enumerators would commence from April 25 to 30, 2023. The Director noted that the training of enumerators for this year’s Census could not take place on the […]