Category: Metro
Akwa Ibom threatens to withdraw license of schools running 3rd term programme
The Akwa Ibom State Government has threatened to prosecute as well as withdraw the license of any private school in the state that reopens for the 3rd [...]
Lagos House of Assembly as a metaphor for corruption and unaccountability
In normal climes the revelations flooding social media on allegations of corruption in the Lagos State House of Assembly presided over by the Speaker [...]
Submit guidelines for reopening – NCDC to churches, mosques
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has asked professional groups and faith-based organisations, inc [...]
Pregnant woman dies after police checkpoint delay in Ogun
Protesters in Waterside LGA, Ogun State, on Thursday locked down the area over the death of a pregnant woman, Waidat Adedeji, who reportedly died afte [...]
Police inspector arrested for killing Muslim cleric in Lagos
A police Inspector, Charles Okoro, has been arrested for killing a Muslim cleric, Fatai Oladipupo, around Igando Road, Ikotun area of Lagos State.
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DPO arrested for shooting sergeant dead in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Divisional Police Officer of the Ilemba Hausa Division, Yahaya Adesina, for allegedly s [...]
Northern govs request for relief, says region has 54% of COVID-19 cases
In a communique issued after the Northern States Governors Forum held a teleconference on Wednesday, the governors have appealed to the federal govern [...]
Ulamas oppose lifting ban on religious gatherings in Kano
The Kano State Council of Ulamas on Wednesday expressed its opposition to the decision by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to allow mosques and churches to [...]
Ayade lifts ban on religious gatherings
The Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade has lifted the ban on public worship earlier imposed as part of the measures against coronavirus (COVID-19) [...]
Lai Mohammed detains journalist for criticizing him
Rotimi Jolayemi, a freelance broadcaster, has been detained for 12 days allegedly on the order of Lai Mohammed, minister of information and cu [...]