As part of measures to collectively fight maritime illegalities on the waterways, no fewer than 20 countries have indicated interest to partner with the Nigerian Navy for the 2015 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) conference. The conference which will be hosted […]
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The Inspector-General of Police, IG, Solomon Arase has enjoined members of the public including medical personnel to attend to accident victims and persons with gunshot injuries and thereafter, inform the Police for necessary action. This became imperative, following untimely death […]
The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) on Friday renewed its commitment to eradicating illegal laboratories and improving service delivery. Prof. Anthony Emeribe, Registrar of the council, said this in an interview with the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
A 29-year-old security guard, James Nanjui, was on Friday arraigned at a Tinubu Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing his employer`s valuables worth about N2 million. The accused, who said to be living with his employer, Chinonye Agboguo, at 20, […]
Oyo State Accord candidate in the April 11 governorship election Senator Rashidi Ladoja has called 26 witnesses at the hearing of his petition filed before the state governorship election petition tribunal. Ladoja is challenging the declaration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi […]
A midnight operation by operatives of the Edo state Command of the Department of Security Service (DSS), to arrest a suspect whose name was given as Omozokpia, over fraud-related crime, turned tragic in Ekpoma, with the operatives reportedly killing the […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said it will prosecute the Vice Chancellor of Madonna University and two other senior officials in relation to a case where some students were tortured on suspicion of being members of cult groups. […]
The Police in Bauchi have advised parents to caution their children on the dangers of accepting “sweets, chocolates and biscuit” gifts from unknown persons. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state DSP Haruna Mohammed said in Bauchi on […]
Activities at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Finance were almost paralyzed on Monday as officials from the National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, stormed the building to enforce a court judgment. The officials, led by the Bailiff, NIC, Abuja […]