Death toll from Lagos LPG tanker explosion rises to 5 — NEMA
The number of persons killed in Thursday’s gas tanker explosion at the Ogun State Property Investment Company (OPIC) Plaza in Ikeja has risen to five. […]
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Buni commiserates with victims of Gujba attack
Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe on Friday condoled with the families of the victims of terrorists’ attack that happened in Gujba Local Government Area. Terrorists […]
LPG tanker explosion: Lagos govt begins investigation
The Lagos State Government says it has begun investigation to ascertain the cause of Thursday’s gas explosion incident in front of the Ogun State Property […]
Five die, 28 injured in 138 fire outbreaks in Kaduna State
Kaduna State Fire Service recorded 138 fire outbreaks and five deaths in April and May. Its Director, Mr Paul Aboi, told the News Agency of […]
Twitter’s founder, Dorsey, liable for EndSARS losses-FG
The Federal Government says Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, are vicariously liable for the losses the country suffered during the EndSARS protest. The Minister […]
Security is paramount in attracting foreign investors – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says security is key in attracting foreign investment to the country and that his administration is committed to ensure that. The President […]
Auto crash responsible for power outage in Abia communities – EEDC
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has attributed an auto crash which occurred on Monday to the power outage currently being experienced in some communities […]
Sirika urges NASS to enact stiffer punishment for public asset vandalism
Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation has called on the National Assembly to legislate stiffer punishment for public asset vandalism. Sirika made the call […]
Mohammed orders release of funds to market fire victims
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has ordered the immediate release of funds to assist victims of a fire that consumed Sabuwar Kasuwa along Railway […]
Group salutes Uzodinma’s courage in addressing security challenge
Imo Political Leaders’ Forum, a political pressure, group has lauded Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s courage in the face of daunting security challenges facing the state.The group’s […]
Troops kill 50 ISWAP terrorists in Damboa
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, have on Wednesday, inflicted heavy casualty on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The […]
Billiri violence: 7 lives lost, 475 structures destroyed – Committee
No fewer than seven lives were lost and 475 structures destroyed during the Billiri violence in Gombe State in February, a report has said. Malam […]
#EndSARS protest has emboldened hoodlums, says Osun CP
The Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mr Olawale Olokode, on Tuesday said the EndSARS protest in 2020 had emboldened hoodlums to attack police formations and […]
Community group in Plateau calls for compensation for attack victims
The Irigwe Development Association (IDA) in Plateau on Tuesday called on governments to compensate victims of attacks on Irigwe chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area […]
Biden urges Americans to root out systemic racism
U.S. President, Joe Biden, has urged Americans to reflect on the deep roots of racial terror in the nation and root out systemic racism across […]
Transcending the lean times, By Dakuku Peterside
Criticism makes leaders wake up, and it puts them on their toes. It is a natural component of leadership. We all acknowledge that it is […]
Nigerian military remains resolute in tackling security challenges – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has reiterated the commitment of the armed forces to tackling current security challenges bedeviling the country by restoring peace to all troubled […]
FCTA cautions developers against violation of Abuja master plan
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cautioned developers against violation of the Abuja Master Plan. The acting Director, FCTA Department of Development Control, Mr […]
NAFDAC destroys 20ft container load of Soya beans
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it destroyed a 20 feet container load of bagged soya bean seeds in […]
4 killed in NCS, smugglers clash in Iseyin
Personnel of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday in Iseyin, Oyo state, engaged suspected smugglers in a shootout during which four persons were reportedly […]
Kalu condemns attack on INEC Office in Abia
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has condemned the attack on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office […]
PEF to encourage petroleum products transport by rail
The Executive Secretary, Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF), Alhaji Ahmed Bobboi says plans are in the pipeline to commence transportation of petroleum products through rail lines […]
N902.1m property lost to Katsina Central Market fire, says committee Chair
No fewer than 685 traders lost properties worth N902.1 million to the March 22 fire incident at the Katsina Central Market, the investigating committee has […]
Kano loses 12 lives, N17.6m property in April — Fire Service
The Kano State Fire Service says 12 lives were lost and property worth N17.6 million were destroyed in fire incidents recorded in the state in […]
NSCDC resolves conflict between farmer, herder in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agro Ranger Special Unit, Kwara Command, has resolved a conflict between a farmer, Yusuf Igboona, and a […]