Ibadan Mayhem: Minister tasks Gov. Makinde on security in Oyo state
Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has charged Gov. Seyi Makinde to ensure adequate security of lives and property in Oyo State. […]
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Security operatives deactivate IPOB/ESN criminals – DHQ
Security operatives have eliminated scores of criminals linked to the outlawed Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and their Eastern Security Network (ESN) counterparts. The Defence […]
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 […]
Attacks on Police facilities, misplaced anger – Ex-Police Chief
Chief Simon Okeke, a former Chairman, Police Service Commission, has described incessant attacks on policemen and their facilities in the South East as misplaced anger […]
On being angry with the state and INEC, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
Let’s get it right from the start. Nigeria has been a huge disappointment to her citizens, and no one (not even those in the corridors […]
NHRC calls for respect for human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday stressed the need for more respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to curtail the current challenges […]
June 12: Ooni urges residents to maintain peaceful coexistence
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has urged the people of Ile-Ife and its environs in Osun, to maintain peaceful coexistence as […]
FG reveals details of Twitter’s plots against Nigeria
The Federal Government has justified its action of indefinite suspension of Twitter by giving insights into the several attempts by the microblogging and social networking […]
June 12 protest: Stay away from S/West – Yoruba forum warns
The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has warned those planning a nationwide protest on June 12 Democracy Day to stay away from the South West. The […]
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 […]
Northern women association says Nigeria can’t afford another civil war
The Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria, has said the country cannot afford another civil war because of its attendant negative effects, especially on […]
World Environment Day: Protect wetlands, Lagos TUC urges govt
The Lagos State Council, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has urged the Lagos State Government to protect the state’s wetlands, to save the environment […]
Military achieving appreciable success against insecurity – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the military has continued to achieve appreciable successes in all the theatres of operation against criminal element across the country. The […]
Senate urges DPR to enforce ban on illegal cooking gas retailers
The Senate has urged the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to clamp down on illegal roadside retailers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This, the Senate […]
Insecurity: NGE tasks governments on national dialogue
The outgoing President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Mustapha Isah, has urged government to embrace constant national dialogue to address social, economic and security […]
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 […]
Zulum tasks COAS on fight against insurgents, bandits
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, to sustain the fight against insurgents, bandits and […]
LG polls: PDP’s allegation on destruction of posters by ruling party laughable – APC Spokesman
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described as laughable allegations by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that APC supporters destroyed PDP’s […]
SON evacuates 200 containers of substandard tyres in Ogun
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has evacuated 200 containers of substandard tyres from a warehouse located in Obafemi Owode, a remote area in Ogun. […]
SON destroys N2m expired, substandard goods in Niger
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Tuesday destroyed expired and substandard products worth N2 million in Niger toward safeguarding the public health.Hajiya Hauwa Nuhu, […]
Attacks on INEC offices threat to 2023 elections – political scientist
Attacks by hoodlums on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may affect conduct of the 2023 general elections, a don, Prof. Ifeanyichukwu Abada, […]
Kaduna Strike: Northern Governors call for calm
The Northern Governors Forum, has called for calm and dialogue between Kaduna State Government and organised labour, to resolve the ongoing warning strike by workers […]
Use social media positively to promote peace, development – Don tells youths
A don, Abdulmutalib Gambo-Dauda, on Tuesday called on the youths to use social media positively to promote peace and ensure speedy development in Nigeria.Gambo-Dauda a […]
FG reiterates commitment to restore mangrove in Ogoniland
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to restoring mangrove in Ogoniland to improve lives in the communities. This is contained in a statement by Mr […]