FEC approves tax waivers automation platform
By Lawrence Olaoye The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the automated platform for the issuance of Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC) as well as vehicle identification and registration number. Speaking to State House correspondents after the Council meeting chaired by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Minister of Finance, Budget More...
Nigeria qualifies for 2020 World Ultra Runners Championship
South African, Nigerian and Zimbabwean teams have qualified for the 2020 World Ultra Runners Championship at the Valuejet Remo 50 kilometres Ultra Race held in Sagamu and Ikenne. Dapo Sotiminu, Media Coordinator, More...
Lagos seals 24 pharmacies, patent medicine stores
The Lagos State Government says it has sealed 24 pharmacies and patent medicine stores in various parts of the state for illegal operation and operating beyond scope of pharmaceutical practice. Akin Abayomi, the More...
6 girls die in Kebbi boat mishap
From Ahmed Idris Birnin Kebbi Six teenage girls were confirmed dead today in Kebbi State as a result of canoe mishap in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Confirming the incident to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, More...
Reps probe unidentified policemen on highways
By Christiana Ekpa The House of Representatives Thursday mandated its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate policemen who are not properly dressed on highways with view to take necessary measures to curb unprofessional More...
9 year-old girl commits suicide in Benue
From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi A 9-year-old girl, Abah Maria Baba Thursday committed suicide at Ankpa quarters area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The Benue State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, More...
Police confirm release of abducted Catholic priest
The Police Command in Enugu State says abducted Catholic Priest, Malachy Asadu, serving under Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, has been released. Mr Asadu was abducted on Monday by unknown persons in Nsukka town. The More...
Fraud charge: Maina granted N1bn bail
By Vivian Okejeme,Abuja The Federal High Court, Abuja, Monday , granted former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTM), Abdulrasheed Maina, bail in the sum of N1 billion. Justice Okon Abang, More...
Correctional centres can reject persons awaiting trial- AGF
By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has told officials of the Correctional Services (Prisons) that they have powers to refuse to keep More...
NAFDAC seals 22 bakeries, 25 ‘sachet water’ factories in Borno – Official
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has sealed 22 bakeries and 25 “sachet water” factories during routine inspection in Maiduguri. The agency’s Coordinator in Borno, More...