AGS NEWS – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down over 400 illegal medicine stores in Cross River State as part of its efforts to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of medications. The council also apprehended five … Continue reading Pharmacy Council shuts down 400 Illegal drug stores in Cross River state
AGS NEWS – Gunmen have k!lled the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf, along the Takum-Chanchanji road in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state on Friday, July 19. Â The traditional ruler and his son … Continue reading Monarch and son killed while returning from a funeral in Taraba state
AGS NEWS – Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has denied the request to move the N80.2 billion fraud trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, from Abuja to Kogi State. In a letter … Continue reading Yahaya Bello’s request to move N80bn fraud case to Kogi denied
AGS NEWS – A 19-year-old woman has been apprehended for allegedly collaborating with her boyfriend in the kidnapping of an elderly man in Edo State. Presenting the suspect to journalists, Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, explained that … Continue reading 19-year-old lady arrested for kidnapping an elderly pastor in Edo
AGS NEWS – A female pedestrian was killed by a speeding driver along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, May 31, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state. Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the … Continue reading Hit and run driver kills woman in Anambra state
AGS NEWS – The Nasarawa State Government has partnered with Aerthmetal and Boxmoor to form the Uke Gold Company. This collaboration aims to explore, develop, and produce gold in the Uke community, promising economic benefits and sustainable development. The signing … Continue reading Nasarawa state signs agreement to launch gold mining firm
AGS NEWS – Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) and the Oyo State Government have joined forces to establish a gas supply and distribution network, aiming to cater to industrial and commercial consumers within the state. As per a statement released by … Continue reading Shell partners with Oyo state to construct gas pipelines
AGS NEWS – The tragic death of a 33-year-old photographer, Zacheaus Salawadeen, has shocked the community in Niger State. Salawadeen, a father of three and Special Assistant on Communication in the Office of the Political Adviser to the Niger State … Continue reading Photographer affiliated with Niger state governor’s office killed by unknown assailants
AGS NEWS – Soldiers fired shots as suspected hoodlums seized trucks carrying food supplies in Niger State’s Suleja area, causing chaos on February 22, 2024. Witnesses reported that trailers from Abuja to Kaduna were obstructed by the hoodlums, who stole … Continue reading Soldiers open fire as hoodlums hijack trucks, loot food in Niger state
AGS NEWS – The House of Representatives has made significant strides in the legislative process by advancing a bill for the second reading aimed at amending the 1999 constitution to authorize the establishment of state police by the 36 states … Continue reading House of reps advances state police bill to second reading
The Nasarawa State Command has apprehended Muhammed Haladu, a man posing as a soldier in the Awe Local Government Area. Two soldiers discovered him in full military attire and handed him over to the police. Despite claiming to be part … Continue reading Fake soldier arrested in Nasarawa state
The Lagos State House of Assembly has successfully approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill, amounting to a substantial N2.2 trillion. The bill, initially presented to the Assembly by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the legislative nod during a plenary session held on … Continue reading Lagos state house of assembly approves N2.267 trillion 2024 budget
US President Joe Biden has expressed that the Israeli administration, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposes a two-state solution with the Palestinians. Biden urged Netanyahu to “change” his government, citing the current administration as the most conservative in Israel’s history, … Continue reading Israeli govt ‘doesn’t want’ two-state solution – Biden
A truck driver, identified as Johnson Samson, reportedly collapsed inside the cabin of his truck on Monday at the Dangote Agro Sack Area, located at the Dangote Cement Plant in Ibese, Ogun State. Samson, affiliated with Dangote Cement Transport in … Continue reading Tragic! Truck driver slumps and dies in Ogun state
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have arrested a suspected Indian hemp farmer in Sokoto State. The Commandant of NDLEA in the state, Mr Adamu Iro, told newsmen on Saturday that “It is the first of … Continue reading NDLEA nabs alleged indian hemp farmer in Sokoto state
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has received acclaim as an ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen’ from the State of Georgia in the United States. The ‘OBO’ singer was present at the State of Georgia General Assembly meeting on … Continue reading Georgia state in the U.S. honors Davido as ‘outstanding citizen’
A 51-year-old woman has been apprehended by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old girl and attempting to transport her to a buyer who had paid N530,000. The suspect was captured while boarding a bus bound for … Continue reading Woman arrested for kidnapping three-year-old in Niger state
The Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is gearing up to organize the 64th National Council on Health. Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Health … Continue reading Ekiti set to host 64th national council on health
The Magaji Dan-Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Keffi, Nasarawa State witnessed the official swearing-in ceremony of 1,895 Corps members from the 2023 Batch C, Stream 1. The three-week orientation course, declared open by Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youths and … Continue reading NYSC officially inducts 1,895 corps members in Nasarawa state
Troops from Operation Safe Haven, responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau State, have once again taken action against criminal elements, resulting in the arrest of 19 suspected kidnappers in the state. This development comes just two weeks after the same … Continue reading Troops apprehend 19 suspected kidnappers in Plateau state
The Lagos State Government has decided to suspend the planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The announcement comes after a wave of controversy arose following the initial proposal for … Continue reading Lagos state government halts planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has declared its intent to demolish shanties and unauthorized structures in the Ogombo area of Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Arc. Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of LASBCA, disclosed this in an interview with … Continue reading Lagos government vows to destroy illegal structures in Ogombo, Eti-Osa
The Enugu State Government has announced its commitment to provide substantial financial support for local government development projects, with a significant increase of 60 percent. The primary goal of this move is to accelerate grassroots development, particularly in sectors such … Continue reading Enugu state government boosts LG funding by 60% for capital projects
Lagos State Government’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reported that it received a total of 5,624 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) within a year. Ms. Titilayo Shitta-Bey, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State … Continue reading Lagos registers 5,624 cases of sexual and gender based violence in one year
Chicago State University in the United States has reportedly made its X page private following alleged inquiries from Nigerians about whether President Bola Tinubu truly graduated from the institution. This comes in the wake of a petition by Peoples Democratic … Continue reading Backlash over Tinubu’s Certificate: Chicago state university locks X account
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