Insecurity: Nurses urge FG to protect health workers
University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) has called on the Federal Government to protect health workers against gruesome attacks so as to prevent disruption […]
Crime
Drug abuse: Marwa tasks parents, religious leaders on rescue mission
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has called on parents and religious leaders to join the agency in tackling […]
No plan to ban “Okada” business in Oyo State — Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration has no plan to ban commercial motocyclists in the state. Makinde made this known on Friday […]
Group supports orphans, vulnerable children in 2 states
An NGO, the Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI), says it has offered support for orphans and vulnerable children in Kano and Ondo States. The […]
EFCC arrests 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it had arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt. Spokesman for EFCC in Rivers, […]
APC chieftain blames elite for insecurity, tension in Nigeria
Chief David Kente, an APC chieftain in Taraba, on Thursday in Wukari, Taraba, blamed Nigerian elites for the insecurity and tension in the country. Kente, […]
EFCC Chair: Abdulrasheed Bawa appears before Senate for screening
By Haruna Salami The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is now before the Senate for screening. He was accompanied to the […]
One life lost is one too many, By Majeed Dahiru
By Majeed Dahiru On Sunday morning, the 14th day of February 2021, a day that is annually celebrated as the day of love, I […]
Governors decry ethnic profiling of crime
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is against ethnic profiling of crime and criminality in the country. The NGF Chairman, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of […]
Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presidential Spokesman, […]
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 […]
Court dismisses suit seeking EFCC to probe ex-Gov Yari for N900bn fraud
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former Governor of […]
Alert: Presidency kicks over alleged smear campaign plot against Buhari
Nigeria’s presidency has alerted the general public to what it described as another plot to wage smear campaign against President muhammadu Buhari. The latest alert […]
Human trafficking, crime of great magnitude — NAPTIP boss
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says human trafficking is a crime of great magnitude which affects mainly women and […]
Court further adjourns trial of Akinjide, others until Feb. 12
A Federal High Court Lagos on Wednesday, further adjourned until Feb. 12, continuation of trial of a former Minister of the FCT Jumoke […]
Akeredolu pledges support for Army to fight crime in Ondo
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has pledged to support the Nigerian Army 32 Artillery Brigade Owena Cantonment in Akure, in its efforts to fight […]
Gunmen Kill two police officers in Taraba
By Callistus Agwaza, Jalingo Barely twenty four hours after gunmen abducted and killed a local government Chairman in Ardo Kola area of Taraba state, […]
Ortom not moved by Miyetti Allah’s antics
By Nathaniel Ikyur Nigerian farmers and herders have really not been too friendly. There has been some animosity between them over grazing activities of the […]
The Sunday Igboho I Knew, By Babafemi Ojudu
It was in 2009. The Appeal Court sitting in Ilorin ordered a rerun in a number of polling units in the election between Segun […]
Oyo govt officials, CP tour troubled spots in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun
…51 suspects on trial for kidnapping, other offences in Oke-Ogun, Ibarapa areas – Owoseni …traditional rulers demand justice, peaceful coexistence …as Fulani leaders seek peace […]
SERAP to FG: Disclose details of payments of N729bn to 24.3m poor Nigerians
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to “publish details of proposed […]
Caution on Divisive Campaigns and National Security Challenges
By Salihu Moh. Lukman Progressive Governors Forum Abuja The section of our manifesto – APC – An Honest Contract with Nigeria, outlined our challenge as […]
4 policemen killed in exchange of gunfire as Mobile Force repels bandit attack
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has commended the Police officers attached to Police Mobile Force – 9 PMF Squadron, Kano […]
ICT expert canvasses CCTV in strategic places to fight crime
An Ilorin-based ICT expert, Mr Olusegun Dominic, has said that there was an urgent need to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) in some strategic places in […]
APC stalwart wants increase in intelligence gathering to curb crime
Mr Femi Yusuf, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, has called for an increase in intelligence gathering to curb high rate of […]