By Mohammed Baba Busu The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, says disunity among the Nupes at home and in The Diaspora will not be tolerated. The traditional ruler has also admonished them to make meaningful investments in Nupe kingdom with the viewContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo NDLEA arrested a Qatar-based businessman, Agu Amobi, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Saturday as he was travelling to Doha with 1.3kg of Indian hemp concealed in a bag of foodstuffs. Its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja that Amobi claimed toContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Dr Muhammad Usman-Bugaje, a prominent political activist, says Katsina State is in a dangerous situation over the rampant cases of drug abuse in the state. Usman-Bugaje stated this on Sunday during a dialogue with stakeholders on the theme: “Tackling the menace of drug abuse among youths inContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Security operatives in Kogi have rescued 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday along Ajaokuta – Itobe road in the state. Gov Yahaya Bello, who lauded the efforts of the security operatives, reiterated zero tolerance for criminal activities in the state. A statement byContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Some Oil and Gas Experts have said that the coming on stream of both Port Harcourt and Dangote refineries may lead to some marginal reduction in the cost of petroleum products and not a significant price crash. The experts made this known in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) said it had granted three years tax exemption to 34 companies in 2023. Mrs Lovina Kayode, Head of Incentives Administration, NIPC, told newsmen in Abuja that the exemption was to promote the company’s investments drive towards developing the nation’s economy. “ThisContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The NIPCO Gas Limited says it has inaugurated Auto CNG station in Kubwa, Abuja in its commitment to drive positive change in the nation”s energy landscape. The Managing Director of NIPCO, Mr Nagendra Verma in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, described the step as a significantContinue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani The Police Command in Kaduna, says it has foiled a kidnap attempt of a man and his wife in Rigasa area of Igabi Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma The Bayelsa Government has invited parents of a four-year-old girl and the 54-year-old man allegedly involved in a marriage in Akeddei community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government’s intervention is coming on the heels ofContinue Reading
