The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it generated a total sum of N742,471,639,376. 96 billion for the Federal Government from January to August 2020. Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR made the disclosure during a visit of the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to the DPR headquarters in Lagos on Wednesday. …

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed no fewer than 13,3111 personnel alongside 60 sniffer dogs to ensure security during the Sept. 19 Edo governorship election. Mr Abdullahi Gana, Commandant General NSCDC, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Corps Public Relations …

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday signed the State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020, which provides stiff penalties for rapists. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the law provides surgical castration and removal of Fallopian tubes for male and female convicts respectively upon conviction of raping …

Mr Chris Eze, Chairman, GSM Village, Handsets and Accessories Dealers’ Association, Abuja said the government should have sought citizens’ input before the hike in electricity tariff, pump prize and other essential services. Eze disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, in implementing such …

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Worried by the dwindling standard of education in the country, stakeholders in the sector have charged Christian/Mission schools to reflect on the ideals of the founding fathers of such schools, the standard they set and work to ensure this generation benefits from the sound education which will mould their character and make them …

Boss Mustapha The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has urged Nigerians to embrace the 60th Anniversary Logo of “Together Shall We Be”. Mustapha made on Wednesday in Abuja, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN). “Nigeria’s 60th-anniversary logo is a symbol of our journey to nationhood that should …

A High Court in Jos on Wednesday ordered that five men, accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending the determination of their case. The police charged Felix Moses, Yahaya Abubakar, Sani Saleh, Anas Adam and Sale Ya’uwith conspiracy, kidnapping and possession of illegal arms. Justice Samson Gang gave the …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in Abuja approved a new national policy on occupational safety and health, tagged National Policy on Occupational Safety 2020. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige revealed this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the 15th virtual …

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden “welcomed” the signing of the “Abraham Accords,” which begin the normalizing of relations between the US and two Gulf countries in a deal spearheaded by the Trump administration. In a statement released Tuesday, the former vice president praised the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain after they joined with President Trump …

The Kaduna State Police Command, says it has begun a clampdown on prohibited firearms in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Umar Muri, stated this in a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, on Wednesday in Kaduna. Muri said the action was in response to the directive of the Inspector-General …

By Marie-Therese Nanlong WORRIED by the dwindling standard of education in the country, stakeholders in the sector have charged Christian/Mission schools to reflect on the ideals of the founding fathers of such schools, the standard they set and work to ensure this generation benefits from the sound education which will mould their character and make them …

A Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court Jigawa on Wednesday, ordered that a 60-year-old blind man, Muhammad Abdul, who allegedly attempted to sodomise his guide boy to be remanded in a correctional centre. The Magistrate, Mr Akilu Isma’il, who ordered that Abdul be remanded in Dutse Correctional Centre, adjourned the case until Oct. 5 for further mention. …

A prosecution witness, SP Sini John, on Wednesday told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that an engineer, Victoria Adelana swindled a former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Chinenye Ike of N14 million over a non-existent land. John who is on secondment to the EFCC, made the allegation when being led in evidence by …

By Lamidi Bamidele OLD students of Anwar-Ul-Islam Grammar School, Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State, have donated to their alma mater some items aimed at promoting healthy environment and preventing coronavirus infection or the spread of the disease in the school. The National Public Relations Officer of the body of the alumni christened Ahmadiyya/Anwar-Ul-Islam Grammar School Old Students …

Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Kano State Government says it has secured $1.1 million grant from European Union and Japan through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to ‎cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano. …

By David Odama – Lafia Nasarawa state government Wednesday said it has promoted over 6,000 civil servants in its payroll in the state. Chairman, civil service commission, Musa Dangana-Giza disclosed this in Lafia when he played host to the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NASARAWA council in his office. The chairman also …

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday, mocked stakeholders in the South-East, saying the greatest mistake some members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo political elites and South-East governors made was conniving with enemies of Ndigbo to proscribe the group. IPOB, in a statement by its Media and …

Lionel Messi has been “deceived and ignored” by Barcelona and should still be granted his wish to leave, according to former Rayo Vallecano head coach Paco Jemez. Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi announced on September 4 he was staying at Camp Nou after Barcelona made it “impossible” for him to leave with their demands. Barca …

A 40-year-old man, Adebayo Ojo, was on Wednesday docked before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged sexual assault. The Prosecutor, Insp. Monica Ikebuilo, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 6 in Ayegbaju-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area of EKiti. Also read: APGA Tussle: Njoku asks court to compel INEC to …

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The National Industrial Court, NIC, in Abuja, on Wednesday, issued an order of interim injunction, directing the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, to immediately call-off its strike/industrial action and resume duties forthwith. The interim order followed a ruling that was delivered by the vacation judge of the court, Justice …