IGP Mohammadu Adamu Assures Of Improved Security A statement attributed to the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, on Monday said a total of 21,296 “dangerous” criminals were arrested in 2020. The statement was signed by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), Frank Mba, in Abuja. The statement also disclosed …
Read More »COVID-19: FG to review Jan 18 school resumption date
The Federal Government has said it will review January 18, 2020, the proposed date for resumption of schools. Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, told reporters in Abuja the Presidential Task Force on COVID – 19 will review the date. Most states have fixed January 18 for the resumption of …
Read More »COVID-19 pandemic is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms – NCDC
The Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in some victims and severe illnesses and death in others. Ihekweazu disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Task …
Read More »PLOTS TO INCITE RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to alert the public about plans by some elements working with external forces to incite religious violence across the country. Targeted States include Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos and those in the South East. Part of the plans is to cause …
Read More »Keystone Bank upgrades digital banking platform, launches ‘KeyMobile’
Keystone Bank Limited has upgraded its digital banking experience through the launch of a truly customer-centric mobile application – ‘KeyMobile’ . A statement by the lender said the upgrade is in demonstration of its commitment to deliver superior, convenient, and innovative banking solutions to its customers, thereby promoting the bank’s …
Read More »BREAKING: Court grants Sowore, 4 others bail
The Chief Magistrate of a Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore in the sum of N20 million and two sureties in like sum. The court further ordered that one of his sureties must be a civil servant not below grade level …
Read More »Ortom self-isolates after aide tests positive
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has gone into self-isolation after one of his aides tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Governor Benson Abounu made this known on Sunday at the Armed Forces Remembrance Interdenominational Service organised by the Benue State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). It was …
Read More »Dangote to leverage expansion, new trade routes under AfCFTA
With many countries strategizing for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that kicked off at the beginning of this month, Dangote Industries Ltd, has stated that its cement expansion plan and fertilizer investments will open new trade routes for the company and Nigeria under the trade deal. Already, …
Read More »AJAYI WINS THE 59TH FIRSTBANK LAGOS OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Ikoyi Club based category-1 amateur golfer, Ajayi Tajudeen has emerge winner of the 59th edition of the FirstBank sponsored Lagos Open Golf Championship. Ajayi closed with 1-under par 70 for a total of 7-over the course par to win the Championship by two-shots after 56-holes. Happy at the recently held …
Read More »SANWO-OLU CANCELS ONGOING APPOINTMENT OF LASU VC, ORDERS FRESH PROCESS
•Directs Outgoing VC To Convene Emergency Senate Meeting Lagos State Governor and Visitor to Lagos State University (LASU), Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has cancelled the ongoing process set up for the appointment of a substantive ninth Vice Chancellor of the University. The Governor further directed that a fresh process that would …
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