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Fathers allegedly defile daughters in Lagos Operatives of  the police command in Lagos State have detained two men who allegedly defiled their daughters in the Surulere and…

NRC decries rising railway vandalism The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised concerns over the increasing rate of attacks on its facilities by criminal elements across…

Teenage girl fakes own kidnap for ransom – Police  A 16-year-old SS2 student at a private secondary school in Abakaliki has faked her own kidnapping, says the police command in…

Lawal inaugurates cash transfer programme for 448,000 beneficiaries Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Monday inaugurated a cash transfer programme targeting 448,151 beneficiaries…

FRSC commences safer roads campaign in Yobe  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Yobe has commenced activities to mark the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week,…

TETFund to sanction institutions that fall short of enrollment, performance thresholds The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) says institutions that fall short of their…

Pope Leo’s inauguration Mass to hold on Sunday next week Pope Leo’s grand inaugural mass is planned for Sunday next week in St. Peter’s Square. Leaders and representatives…

India, Pakistan report no overnight firing after ceasefire deal Indian and Pakistani authorities said on Monday that no firing was reported overnight along the heavily…

Psychiatrist seeks concerted efforts toward passage of Suicide Prevention Bill The Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group, Prof . Taiwo Sheikh, has called for…

JAMB: Philanthropist pledges N100,000 reward for outstanding Yobe students A philanthropist, Mr Kashim Tumsah, has pledged a cash reward of N100,000 for every indigene of Yobe…