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Pictures: Suspects operating Illegal rehabilitation centre nabbed
Kano state police command on, Thursday, uncovered an illegal rehabilitation centre for wrongful confinement and child abuse. The state Police spokesperson, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement said the command on Thursday, October 7, received a credible source that, one Aminu Rabiu, of Yar Akwa, Naibawa Quarters, Tarauni LGA, Kano State is running an illegal rehabilitation centre Read More
Pictures: Dare celebrates ANOCA at 40, predicts brighter future for sports in Africa
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, Wednesday, officially declared open events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) executive board at the ANOCA headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The Minister who is playing host to Youth and Sports Ministers from Algeria, Ghana and Egypt acknowledged the presence of his Read More
Breaking – Sports federations elections: Sani Lawal, Chinazum Nwosu emerge technical, athletes reps for Taekwondo (VIDEO)
Veteran tactician Alhaji Sani Lawal a while ago on Saturday defeated his only opponent Osita Egwim to emerge technical representative in the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) after a rescheduled Nigeria Sports Federations Elections (NSFE). The peaceful but fiercely contested election held inside Moshood Abiola National stadium Abuja saw Alhaji Lawal beat Egwim 19-16. While Lawal is of the Ahmadu Bello Read More
Breaking: DSS raids, arrests railway vandals, thieves in Jos (Pictures)
The Plateau state command of the Department of Security Services (DSS) on Wednesday raided vandals and thieves of railway property. The DSS according to its deputy director operations Garba Audu, a retired police inspector, was first arrested Tuesday night driving a vehicle with items and further investigation led to raiding of their stores at Bukuru in Jos South local government Read More
APC chieftain chides Wike for attacking Umahi over Buhari’s 2023 comment
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state Chief James Aroh Nweke, has blasted Governor Nyesome Wike of River state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee Chairman, Elder Fred Udeogu over their reactions on Umahi’s statement on the type of President Nigeria needs in 2023. The Rivers state governor had verbally attacked Umahi, asking Read More
Breaking: Pandemonium as building collapses in Akure, one dead, many trapped, displaced (Pictures)
Akure, the capital of Ondo state is currently under tension following a reported one storey building collapse that killed a woman and left her children and others still trapped. The incident which happened on Monday night, occurred around Fanibi area of Akure metropolis, when the occupants were fast asleep. Details loading…
APC members angry over red-carpet reception of Fani-Kayode – PGF boss
Director General of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Moh Lukman, said the recent defection of former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode into the APC got most members angry, especially with the by the red-carpet reception given to him. While calling for calm, the APC chieftain also appealed to party leaders to properly engage in internal negotiations that will guide the Read More
Arewa Youth Assembly sacks speaker, splits over smear campaign against Emefiele
Arewa Youth Assembly on Thursday splits over smear campaign against the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The Assembly has also sacked its Speaker, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, over attack on President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic agenda and tenure extension. Recall that the Speaker of the group, Danlami, in a statement had insisted that Emefiele has option of voluntary Read More
Pictures: FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, storms Abuja National stadium, parleys Minister Sunday Dare, Amaju Pinnick
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development together with the President of Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick on Thursday received visiting President of World football governing body FIFA Gianni Infantino inside Moshood Abiola National stadium Abuja.
(VIDEO) BBNaija: Liquorose ‘dumps’ Emmanuel
Big Brother Naija Housemate, Liquorose, appears to have parted ways with close pal, Emmanuel, after she told him to leave her alone and mingle with other housemates. Liquorose was point blank when told Emmanuel, “It’s really tiring having to be with the same person for eight weeks. The point is just that I have not been comfortable in the last Read More
APC group lauds Buhari’s strategic responses to Covid-19 pandemic
A group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on the aiges of APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC) has commended the firm responses of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administratiom to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group, which is a voluntary think-tank group of the governing party, particularly lauded President Buhari’s setting up of an Economic Sustainability Committee chaired by the Vice Read More
NPower batch C employment: All you need to know about monthly stipend of beneficiaries after verification
The federal government of Nigeria pays all beneficiaries of Npower a certain amount of money as stipends at the end of every month for upkeep depending on the category they fall into. The scheme, however, is yet to make an official statement on when batch C Beneficiaries will begin to receive their monthly stipend, but rumour has it that payment Read More
Breaking: Kogi state breaks silence on attack at correctional centre
The Kogi state government has confirmed the attack by some unknown gunmen at the Kabba correctional centre. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday read, “We can confirm that some gunmen attacked the Kabba Custodial Centre but investigations are still on to clearly ascertain the number of inmates that escaped from the Centre. Read More
Despite Igboho’s detention, Yoruba Nation agitators set to resume rally
Barring any last-minute change, agitators have announced plans to resume Yoruba Nation protest on Saturday, September 11. Blueprint learnt the rally is based on solidarity and support for embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho currently in detention in Cotonou. Yoruba Nation’s rallies had taken place in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Lagos and Oyo States respectively. Yoruba Nation agitation is a Read More
FG wants attackers of firefighters in Kogi brought to book
The federal government has condemned the reported attack on some firefighters and fire trucks by hoodlums in Kogi state, saying such act “is unacceptable and those responsible will definitely not go unpunished.” Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) Dr. Liman Ibrahim, has however has vowed that those behind the act described as ‘dastardly’ will surely be punished The Read More
Breaking: Fear grips residents as another fuel tanker explodes in Lokoja (VIDEO)
Fear has gripped many residents and passersby after tanker filled with fuel exploded in Felele area of lokoja, Kogi state capital on Thursday night. The cause of the fire is yet unknown. As at the time of filling this report, the state fire service were yet to visit the scene. Similar incidence had happened some months ago. Details loading…
NPower batch C employment: How to download PPA deployment letter successfully ahead of verification
Here is a quick guide on how you can easily login to Npower NASIMS portal and download the Npower Batch C PPA deployment letter. The deployment letter is now available for download for those who have been cleared to be deployed by Npower NASIMS Team. Npower PPA letter Not Downloading SolvedIs your NPower PPA Letter Not Downloading? If yes! Follow Read More
BBNaija: Tega reunites, kisses husband (Video)
BBNaija’s evicted housemate, Tega has finally reunited with her husband, Adejoh, after her eviction from the reality TV show. Tega and her hubby met for the first time since her eviction, Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The couple were all loved up as they reunited after weeks apart. This came hours after the mom of one pleaded amid tears to everyone Read More
N-Power batch C employment: Here are things to know on physical verification, PPA enrollment
As Npower batch C Beneficiaries begin physical verification and deployment processes on Friday, here are things to note so as to avoid disqualification and late payment of stipends. Late PPA enrollment simply means a situation whereby a deployed Npower beneficiaries refused to complete his or her deployment process on time. The deployment process of an Npower beneficiary starts from physical Read More
Breaking: Operation Safe Haven troops burst drug syndicates, recover N9.5m worth of Indian hemp (PICTURES)
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Saturday September 4, 2021 bursted drug syndicate and recovered 320 blocks of Indian hemp worth N9.5 million concealed in a Toyota Camry car with registration number Abuja ABC 214 HV. Information Officer of OPSH, Major Ishaku Takwa, made the disclosure in a press release. “The suspects Sgt Patrick Kalu, a retired police officer, Read More
BBNaija season 6: Uncertainty as organisers announce ‘Kingsize eviction’ coming
Fans of various BBNaija season 6 housemates have their fingers crossed after the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye organisers tagged this Sunday’s live show as ‘Kingsize eviction’. The organisers on Friday revealed this through an e-flier. This may not have come as a surprise to viewers, as all the housemates except the Head of House, Jackie B, and her Read More
In Kano, five-year-old boy drowns inside well
A five-year-old boy identified as Yusha’u Usman has drowned in a well at Zangon Dinya in Bagwai local government area of Kano state. The Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday September 3, in Kano. Abdullahi explained that the incident happened on Thursday night. “We received a Read More
After netting goal breaking record, Cristiano Ronaldo, receives special Guinness world certificate
Five times world footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo has received his Guiness World Record certificate for scoring the most international goals in football. This comes after he became the first footballer to score 111 international goals some days ago. He achieved this feat in Portugal vs Ireland’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, September 1, where he scored two Read More
Breaking: Family reveals burial plans for late music icon, Victor Iwaifo
Late music icon, Sir Victor Uwaifo, will have his burial happen in September, the family has announced has announced the burial arrangements for the late music legend According to the family, the burial arrangements, will happen in three days. The burial ceremony will be between September 23 and 26, 2021. On September 24, a special outing service will hold in Read More