Police foil attempt to burn radio station in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed an attack on the state-owned Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) early Monday morning. The command’s Public Relations Officer in […]
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SDP condemns attempt to truncate NEC meeting
The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Supo Shonibare, has condemned attempt by thugs to interrupt the party’s National Executive Committee […]
Court remands man over alleged kidnap attempt
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa, on Tuesday, remanded a 47-year-old man, Kassim Isiaka, in a correctional centre over alleged attempt to kidnap […]
3 men docked for alleged attempt to burgle shop
Three men were on Thursday brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly breaking into a shop with the intent to steal. […]
2 men docked for alleged break-in, attempt to steal
Two men: Abah Isa ,21, and Abah Amusa,23,were on Monday docked at an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly breaking into a house with […]
We will resist attempt to alienate Isi-Uzo from Enugu East Zone – IYC warns
The Isi-Uzo Youth Congress (IYC) says it will resist any attempt to alienate its people from their Nkanu historical origin and as part of Enugu-East […]
Troops thwart attempt to attack military base in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Friday repelled an attack by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno. […]
Ngige expresses shock over poor functioning of INEC equipment
Dr Chris Ngige, Minster of Labour and Employment, has expressed shock over poor functioning of the Biomodal Verification Machine or Car Reader, of the Independent […]
Zamfara Govt. approves re-opening of 7 weekly markets –information commissioner
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the re-opening of seven weekly markets that were earlier closed as part of measures to address the state’s […]
Man, 22, commits suicide in Kwara over impotence – NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said that a 22-year-old man, Shuaib Idris, committed suicide in Gwanara, Baruten Local Government Area of […]
NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg heroin, other drugs in 6 states
Operatives of the NDLEA have intercepted more than 2,060 kilograms of heroin and other assorted drugs in six states. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, […]
Concerned stakeholders task APC leadership on inclusiveness
The All Progressives Congress (APC) concerned stakeholders have charged the party’s leadership to work towards ensuring inclusiveness and mass participation, in line with its ideals. […]
Two Convicted for Cybercrime
Justice E. Ekpe of the FCT High Court, Apo, today October 20, 2021 convicted and sentenced the duo of Ibrahim Ojonugwa (aka Maria Guadalpe) and […]
FIRS fumes over ‘utterly misleading’ report on uniforms, meals
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed a report that it plans to spend N2.8bn on uniforms, N550m on meals as “utterly misleading.” Johannes […]
Police rescue 51 kidnap victims in Edo
The police command in Edo has rescued 51 kidnap victims in different operations across the state.Mr Phillip Ogbadu, the state Commissioner of Police, disclosed this […]
Cybercrime: Man Convicted for Impersonation in Kaduna
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today October 11, 2021 secured the conviction and sentencing of one Yakubu .M. Abbas […]
Vendors, residents groan as cost of “Pure Water” skyrockets in Nasarawa State
Vendors and consumers of sachet water in Nasarawa State on Tuesday lamented the 100 per cent increase in the price of “Pure Water’’ from N10 […]
Why cannabis cannot be legalised in Nigeria now –Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has explained why proponents of the legalisation of cannabis […]
Jesus goal earns Manchester City win over Chelsea
A second-half goal from Gabriel Jesus earned Premier League champions Manchester City a deserved 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday and inflicted a first defeat […]
In Nigeria, lady justice wears no blindfold
By Osmund Agbo Friday, August 20th was unlike any regular day for the over 4 million residents of the Kano metro area. More than 70 […]
SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to reject […]
Cobbler remanded over alleged kidnap attempt
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old cobbler, Nurudeen Garba, in a correctional center for attempted kidnapping. Garba, a […]
Zambia’s historic youth-driven vote – Indicators for Nigeria
By Matthew Ayibakuro Last week, Zambians elected a new President in a historic vote. Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema won by a landslide against the incumbent, […]
This TALIBAN and all that! By Ismail Misbahu
[email protected] it, so many lessons there’re for Nigeria to learn. 20 years after US-led invasion, TALIBAN has re-taken Afghanistan back to their control. Being the […]
PIA: Bayelsa Govt. appeals for calm
The Bayelsa Government has cautioned people of the state, particularly youths, to remain calm despite the shortcomings of the Petroleum Industry Bill recently signed into […]