FG plans low-key 66th Independence Day celebration amid widespread hardship

The Federal government has declared that activities to celebrate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1…

Disu promises thorough probe into deaths of 37 miners in NSCDC custody

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has assured the Niger State Government that the Nigeria…

Ikeja Electric begins meter refunds to customers

Ikeja Electric Plc has commenced refunds to customers who previously paid for their electricity meters under…

Catholic Bishops task FG to end insecurity, hardship

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for an end to insecurity, poverty and…

Fuel price: Atiku mocks Tinubu amid Lagos transporters’ planned protest

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu might…

NSCDC: Amnesty Int’l condemns ‘illegal miners’ tag on 37 deceased detainees

The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, has stated that it is prejudicial to describe…

Anambra native doctor jailed 12 years over charms, money rituals

An Anambra native doctor, Ekene Igboekweze aka “Eke Hit” has been jailed for 12 years following…

NHRC probes death of 37 Niger State miners in NSCDC custody

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced a preliminary investigation into the deaths of 37…

NAFDAC fingers methanol poisoning as death toll hits 48 in Ondo illicit alcohol tragedy

The death toll from methanol-tainted local alcohol in Ondo State has reportedly risen to 48, with…

NUPRC sets Oct 31 deadline to revoke non-performing oil licences

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has threatened to revoke petroleum prospecting licences (PPLs) whose…