JNI disturbed over Plateau attacks, urges caution
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau under the leadership of the Emir of Wase, Alhaji Muhammad Haruna, says it is disturbed by the recent […]
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Police neutralise 6 bandits in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau says its personnel neutralised six bandits during a gun duel on Monday at Kwoi village of Gindiri district, Mangu Local […]
Nigeria can’t be competitive without institutionalising research-TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Boforo, says the Nigerian economy can only be globally competitive with the institutionalisation of Research […]
Success comes packaged in a string of failures
By Osmund Agbo “Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” – C.S. Lewis A good number of kids have dreams about what they […]
COVID-19 deaths increase by 80% in Africa, driven by Delta variant — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 deaths have increased by 80 per cent in the past one month in Africa, mostly driven by the […]
Eid-el-Kabir: RTEAN felicitates Muslims, cautions drivers to avoid accident
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Sango-Ota Chapter, has felicitated Muslims in the State, urging drivers to be cautious to avoid accidents on […]
I did not stab my husband’s mistress’ 17-year-old son to death- Defendant tells court
A 36-year-old housewife, Rukayat Abdulkareem told an FCT High Court in Kubwa that she did not stab her husband’s mistress’ 17-year-old boy to death. The […]
Dangote Group, highest revenue contributor to solid minerals sector in 2019 — NEITI
Dangote Cement Plc and Dangote Industries Limited are the highest revenue contributors to the country’s Solid Minerals sector in 2019, according to Nigeria Extractive Industries […]
Anambra govt. approves additional 110 TB treatment centres – Official
The Anambra government says it has approved establishment of additional 110 Directly Observed Treatments (DOTS) centres for Tuberculosis (TB) patients to reduce the burden of […]
Insecurity: Residents beg FCT minister to clear illegal structures at Mpape
The Mpape Residents Association has appealed to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, to demolish all illegal structures and shanties to address security challenge in […]
Notable Cross River politicians to join APC soon – Chairman
The Cross River chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is expecting mass influx of politicians into the party in the state. Sen. Mathew […]
Ishaku mourns COAS, others
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba, has condoled with the families and entire Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt […]
COVID-19: Nigeria can’t afford another large outbreak- NCDC DG
Dr Chike Ihekweazu, the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says pre- and post-travel tests and self-isolation are now extremely important to avert any sudden rise in COVID-19 […]
FG reaffirms commitment to fund unity schools
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fund the 104 unity schools across the country to enable them deliver quality education. The Minister of […]
Women’s affirmative action in ECOWAS attainable with Constitutional reviews — Speaker
Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis has called for a constitutional review in member states, as the best solution to attain affirmative action for […]
Minister inaugurates committee to handle complaints against police personnel
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammad Dingyadi has inaugurated the Police Public Complaints Committee (PPCC) to handle complaints against police personnel in the country. […]
True Federalism and Labour Issues, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Background After its March 2, 2021 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced that ‘should the need arise, it has empowered the […]
New Police Commissioner assumes duty in Sokoto
The new Commissioner of Police, posted to Sokoto State, Mr Kamaldeen Okunlola has resumed, becoming the 45th CP in the state. This is contained in […]
Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
NDLEA intercepts container load of Tramadol in Apapa port
…. … Arrests Indian, 89 Nigerians in Lagos raids The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a container load of Tramadal at the […]
Tension in Kano over strike by motorcycle riders
By Mahmoud Ndagi, Kano There was palpable tension in Kano metropolis and its environs today, following, strike action embarked upon by motorcycles riders […]
Kagara Update: Bandits pledge to free victims – Report
Bandits terrorizing some Local Government Areas and communities in Niger State, have promised to release all the kidnapped victims in their captivity, within the State. […]
Troops neutralize several bandits in Kaduna’s Birnin Gwari area
Troops of the 2 Battalion, Nigerian Army have neutralized several bandits in Ungwan Danko village, Birnin Gwari local government area. The village is close […]
Northern Elders Forum sues for peace, de-escalation of tension in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Northern Elders Forum has called on the government and all stakeholders to de-escalate the ethnic tension in the country. The Forum […]
COVID-19: Musharak commences decontamination, disinfestation of Police schools
By Chimezie Godfrey Musharak Esteem Nigeria Limited, a multi-purpose private limited liability company has commenced the fumigation and decontamination of all police schools across the […]