The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Governor of Imo State and a presidential aspirant, Senator Rochas Okorocha. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted him bail on Tuesday in the sum of N50m and a surety in like sum. The Judge gave the order while ruling on the bail application filed by Senator […]
Motorists and travellers have been stranded along the Lokoja-Abuja road following a blockade at the military checkpoint at the Murtala Muhammed bridge, Jamata. Kogi State. According to reports, the blockade by trailer drivers followed the death of a conductor as he allegedly escaped beating in the hands of military personnel stationed at the checkpoint before […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) said it would further screen 27,105 results of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).The board stated this in its weekly bulletin released in Abuja. It noted that 1,761,338 candidates registered for the exercise, while a total of 1,707,626 sat for the examination with 1,671,203 results released so […]
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite says the NSCDC is contributing very significantly to the actualization of the economic diversification program of Government as the nation moves from the over-dependency on oil to other sectors such as mining and agriculture. The mMinister stated this during a courtesy visit to the Commandant General […]
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended the registration period of the 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates to midnight on Monday 20th June 2022. The registration period was initially scheduled to close on Monday 30th May, 2022. A statement by the Head Information and Public Relations Division of NECO, Mr Azeez […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has approved two herbal drugs to undergo clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19. A statement on Sunday by the Agency Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, however, denounced the claim of approval of IHP Detox Tea for the treatment of COVID-19 […]
The deadline for holding primary elections and submitting the names of party flag bearers has been extended to June 3 by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The commission, which had previously stated that it would not tamper with the election schedule for 2023, is said to have caved in to pressure from some political parties […]
Nigerians have been urged to support Government’s efforts at curbing the menace of insecurity in the Country. Director-General, National Gallery of Art, Ivara Ebeten made the call in a message to the Annual Children’s Art Competition and Exhibition in Lokoja, Kogi State. Represented by the State Curator, Makafan Damissah, Ebeten said the call became imperative […]
The Attorney-General of the Federation has filed 23-count charges against Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel artist, Osinachi. According to a report, the husband was charged under sections 104 and 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and Section 221 of the Penal Code, and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP). […]
Olle Development Association has inaugurated newly elected Executives to facilitate the development and growth of the Community. The Executive has Engr. John Ibishagba as its National President with ten other members. The new Executive emerged after the National meeting held recently after years of none elected excos to run the affairs of the Association. In […]