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Niger police arrest four ex-convicts for armed robbery

The Niger State Police Command has arrested four ex-convicts after they conspired and robbed a Minna residence of valuables worth millions of naira. The suspects, Yahaya Mohammed, Ayuba Simon, Menasse Makama and Nuhu Azuka; confessed to their crimes during interrogation….

[ICYMI] Nigerians’ spending power rose in recent times — Tinubu’s spokesperson

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said Nigerians have experienced a significant increase in their spending power in the past months. During an interview with TVC News, he discussed the performance of the Nigerian naira…

Tinubu targets increased gas production, unveils plants in Delta, Imo

President Bola Tinubu will commission three critical gas infrastructure projects undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its partners. They are the AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 in Delta State, the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, and the ANOH-OB3…

World Press Freedom Day: Nigerian governors laud journalists

Nigerian governors have commended journalists for their commitment to the tenets of the profession as they mark the 2024 World Press Freedom Day. The theme for this year’s event is, ”A press for the planet: Journalism in the face of…

Appeal Court stops Yahaya Bello’s contempt proceedings against EFCC

The Court of Appeal, Abuja division on Friday, issued an order stopping the contempt suit filed by the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Recall that Bello had filed a…

Don’t rush your children’s education, don cautions parents

A Professor of Educational Management at the University of Ilorin, Yunus Fasasi, has advised parents not to rush their children into higher Educational institutions. He gave the advice while delivering the 256th inaugural lecture at the University of Ilorin on…

Tinubu’s deadline: Road contractors must complete projects in two years – Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said President Bola Tinubu has directed that all road projects in the country must be completed within two years. Umahi disclosed this to road contractors on Wednesday when he led a delegation of some…

EFCC submits additional proof of evidence against Emefiele

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has submitted additional proof of evidence against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. During the court hearing on Friday, Emefiele’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo requested an adjournment to review the…

Popular influencer runs from Twitter after failing to prove murder claim against Lagos Oro traditionalists

A popular X influencer, Ugo Chiori, is facing heavy backlash for claiming her acquaintance was murdered by Oro traditionalists in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Oro Festival is celebrated in South-West Nigeria by male descendants who are paternal natives…

Ogun youths to picket IBEDC over 120-day blackouts in governor’s hometown

Youths of Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State have threatened to picket the offices of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company if the company refuses to restore power supply in the next seven days. Iperu is the hometown of…