Shoprite to shut down Abuja branch amid financial review
Shoprite Mall has announced plan to close one of its Abuja branches located at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5 on June 30, 2024. According to a statement on…
NDLEA busts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo
A snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs in Igor community, Benin City, Edo State, has been raided by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who detected…
Alake presents gold bars to Tinubu, says sector will boost Naira value
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has praised President Bola Tinubu for backing reforms in the solid minerals sector. He assured that the National Gold Purchase Programme would…
We did not abolish patrol points in Southeast, says FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that it hasn’t abolished patrol points in the southeast. It said contrary to reports in some sections of the media, its personnel will…
Cholera outbreak: Death toll hits 21 in Lagos, suspected cases rise to 401
Death toll in Cholera outbreak in Lagos State has reached 21, with suspected cases moving from 350 to 401, the state government reports on Thursday. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser…
Court voids Sanusi’s reinstatement as Kano Emir
A Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The court also nullified all the actions taken after…
Rite Foods Spices Up Ojude Oba Festival 2024
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company says its partnership with the Ojude Oba Festival is a testament to its commitment to promoting and preserving the rich cultural…
NiMet predicts heavy rainfall in 14 States this week
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in 14 States this week. The States predicted to experience heavy rainfall are; Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Cross…
Nnamdi Kanu seeks negotiation with FG over alleged terrorism charges
The Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he will, under section 17 of the Federal High…
Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for 2nd term
South Africa’s seventh democratically elected President Cyril Ramaphosa was officially sworn in Wednesday for a second term in office after his reelection by parliament last Friday. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo…