By Mateen Badru
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Victor Ebhomenyen, who allegedly drove against traffic at the Four Point Hotel in Oniru, Lagos State.
Ebhomenyen also allegedly assaulted and seriously injured ASP Erhator on Sunday at the Four Point Hotel, Oniru, Lagos.... read more about: Man gets in trouble for driving against traffic in Lagos here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Ibironke Ariyo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested two people for trafficking 191 heroin and cocaine pellets through Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The agency's media and advocacy director, Mr. Femi Babafemi, announced in a statement released in Abuja ... read more about: NDLEA intercepts 834.5 kg of illicit drugs in Lagos here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Peter Okolie
The wife of the Governor of Anambra, Ms. Ebelechukwu Obiano, urged women to develop measures to end recurring incidents of gender-based violence in society.
Ms. Obiano made the appeal in a message to the Catholic Women's Organization (CWO) in commemoration of “Mother's Sunday”.
... read more about: Mothers Sunday: Anambra government woman denounces gender-based violen here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Emmanuel Mogbede
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has refuted Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo's claims that the federal government printed between 50 and 60 billion naira in March.

The forum, in a statement by its chairman, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on Sunday in Abuja, said Obaseki's c... read more about: APC Governors disown Obaseki over currency printing allegation here on [url=https:///][/url].

Newly confirmed cases: 145
Recoveries: 70
Active cases: 1328
Deaths: 3

... read more about: Coronavirus - Namibia: COVID-19 update (April 16, 2021) here on [url=https:///][/url].

The 30-year-old former Vuelta a España champion finds himself on a short break after his recent participation in the Tour of the Basque Country.



“I have now done 23 days of racing and also cyclo-cross races e... read more about: Fabio Aru: "I'm smiling on the bike" here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Shedrack Frank

Bayelsa's government has ensured that all of its referral hospitals in the state's eight local government areas will be fully functional by the end of this year.

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the assurance on Saturday during a meeting with traditional leaders... read more about: Bayelsa Govt. modernizes clinics in rural areas - Official here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Emmanuella AnokamIndustry, Trade and Investment Minister Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo on Tuesday called for the creation of the Nigeria-France Business Council to strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
The Minister made the call in Abuja by addressing the French Minister of Foreign Trad... read more about: Adebayo seeks establishment of Nigeria-France business council here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Edith Ike-EbohThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) claims to have supplied 1.44 billion liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as gasoline in January 2021.
The company disclosed this in its Monthly and Financial Operations Report (MFOR) released Tuesday in Abuja.
“To ens... read more about: NNPC supplies 1.44bn litres of PMS in January – Report here on [url=https:///][/url].

Nineteen patients were diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at quarantine centers in Gash Barka, in the southern and central regions.



Of this number, fourteen patients come from the quarant... read more about: Coronavirus - Eritrea: Ministry of Health announcement (April 12, 2021 here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Gami Tadanyigbe

President Muhammadu Buhari approved the reappointment of Professor Bissallah Ahmed Ekele, as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Abuja University Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Abuja.

A statement released Tuesday to the (NAN) in Abuja, revealed that Professor Ekele's appointment woul... read more about: President Buhari reappoints Prof. Ekele as CMD UATH here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Femi Ogunshola
The House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja adjourned the plenary session until April 20 to honor two of its colleagues who died during the Easter recess.
The (NAN) reports that Representative Haruna Maitala (APC-Plateau) died in a car crash on the Abuja-Keffi road while trav... read more about: Reps adjourn plenary till April 20 in honour of departed colleagues here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Oluwabukola Akanni
The Oyo state government has concluded the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution which has focused on healthcare workers and other frontline workers.
This is contained in a statement Sunday by Dr Tomi Owopetu-Iken, a member of the State Emergency Operations Center f... read more about: Oyo completes phase 1 of COVID -19 vaccine distribution -EOC here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Kemi Akintokun
The Nigerian Baseball and Softball Association (NBSA) announced on Sunday that nine teams will compete in their upcoming U-12 and U-15 national softball championships in Badagry, Lagos.
Association secretary Kehinde Laniyan told (NAN) in Lagos that the championships will be held A... read more about: 9 teams for National Softball Championships here on [url=https:///][/url].

84 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria;



Lagos-26
Akwa Ibom-16
Rivers-10
Ebonyi-9
Abia-6
Kano-6
Osun-3
Bauchi-2
Delta-2
Edo-1
Jigawa-1
Kaduna-1
Ogun-1



163,736 confirmed
154,098 released
2060 deaths ... read more about: Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 update (April 10, 2021) here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Ige Adekunle
Eighty-one students from Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, graduated first class in the 2019/2020 academic session.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Jeremiah Ojediran said during the institution's 12th convocation on Saturday that they were among 1,026 students graduating fr... read more about: 81 students bag First Class degrees at Bells University here on [url=https:///][/url].

By David Adeoye
Governor Babangana Zulum of Borno said Nigeria will continue to be united despite its many challenges.
Zulum said this to Ibadan on Saturday during a courtesy visit to his Oyo state counterpart, Governor Sheyi Makinde.
The governor appealed for these fomenting unrest in parts of the... read more about: Gov. Zulum restates faith in one indivisible Nigeria here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Victor Nwachukwu
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu instructed officers at the police command in Imo not to give up the fight against banditry, saying the fight was non-negotiable.
The IGP gave the charge to Owerri on Tuesday during the inspection of the command headquarters, follo... read more about: Victory over banditry non-negotiable - IGP here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Oluwafunke Ishola
A tech start-up, Naija Force, has devised a mechanism to produce a surgical-grade face mask that would solve global challenges and support crucial preventive measures in public health.
Ifedayo Ojo, team leader, Naija Force, revealed this in an interview with the Nigeria News Ag... read more about: Nigerian youths set to produce surgical grade face mask here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Kadiri Abdulrahman
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday opened two new Nigerian Federal Government Savings Bonds to subscribe at N1,000 per unit.
According to information obtained from the official OGD website, one is a two-year savings bond due on April 14, 2023, at an interest rate of 5... read more about: DMO offers 2 new FG savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Ismaila Chafe
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated the Itsekiri Nation on announcing a new Olu of Warri, as pronounced by the Kingdom of Iyatsere of Warri.
The President, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Femi Adesina in Abuja on Tuesday, also expressed his condolences with the people ... read more about: Buhari greets Itsekiri nation on Olu-designate here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Abbas Bamalli
The Nigerian Army 1 Division based in Kaduna says the ongoing inter-brigade sports competition for its corporal and lower officers aims to improve their skills in tackling insecurity in the country.
The Commanding General Officer (GOC), 1Division, Major-General. Danjuma Ali-Keffi ... read more about: Combat Proficiency: Army organises inter-brigade sports competition here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Usman Aliyu
Beverage, clothing and food traders from across the country besieged Benin's 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) game village on Sunday in an attempt to make quick sales, the Nigeria News Agency reports ( NOPE).
Our correspondent, who visited the village on the University of Benin ca... read more about: NSF: Traders make brisk business at games village here on [url=https:///][/url].

By Bukola Adetoye
The National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested drug trafficker Goodluck Odeh at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA) in possession of two kg of heroin with a market value of 564 million naira.
A statement from the agency's publicity and advocacy director, Mr. Femi B... read more about: NDLEA seizes  N564m heroin at Abuja airport -Official here on [url=https:///][/url].