4 die in gas explosion in Kano
The police command in Kano State, has confirmed the killing of four persons after a gas explosion on Tuesday morning in Kano.Mr Samaila Dikko, the […]
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1 dies during attack on JAMB officials in Lagos hotel
A gateman with Mabila Hotel in Ikorodu, Lagos State, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday by some unknown gunmen and robbed some officials […]
2 die trying to retrieve cellphone from pit toilet in Kano
A 30-year-old man, Haruna Abdullahi and 45 year-old Adamu Danjummai died in a pit toilet at Aku Village in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano […]
Dismissed ex-soldier, 1 other to die by hanging for armed robbery
An Ado Ekiti High Court on Monday sentenced Damilola Olasoji, a dismissed soldier and Koiki Benson, 32 to death by hanging for armed robbery. The […]
Yuletide: 20 die in road accidents in Ogun — TRACE
The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun on Friday said 20 persons died in various road accidents in the state between Dec. 15 […]
Panel adjourns sine die over failure of 3 policemen to appear
The panel investigating alleged human rights violations committed by police personnel has adjourned sine die (without any future date) because three police officers reportedly shunned […]
NCoS says 1 personnel, 9 inmates die in Jos prison attack
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has said that one of its Personnel and nine inmates serving their jail terms were killed when gunmen attacked the […]
9 die, 11 others injured in auto crash in Niger State
Nine persons were killed and 11 others injured in an auto crash on Kutigi-Mokwa Road in Niger State on Monday. The Sector Commander of the […]
COAS reaffirms commitment to repositioning Nigerian army for efficiency
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reaffirmed his commitment to repositioning the Nigerian Army to conduct efficient operations in tackling current […]
1 killed in free-for-all fight in Jigawa market – Police
The Police in Jigawa, on Friday, confirmed one person killed in free-for-all fight at Malammadori market in Malammadori Local Government Area of the state. The […]
Kaduna explosion: Football-playing adolescents detonated the IED – Police
The Improvised Explosive Device that was detonated in Kaduna Saturday, was concealed in three empty yogurt containers, the police revealed on Sunday. The News Agency […]
Police repel attack on divisional station in A’Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said on Sunday that it repelled attack launched by suspected hoodlums on Ini Divisional station in Odoro Ikpe in […]
81 bodies recovered from Kebbi boat mishap – Bagudu
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi says 81 bodies have so far been recovered from Wednesday’s boat mishap in Warrah, Ngaski Local Government Area of the […]
Association decries poor response to Niger state boat mishap
The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has decried the poor response of relevant agencies to the boat mishap in […]
Plane crash: Kaduna speaker mourns late army Chief, others
The Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Zailani, has expressed shock over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru […]
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 94% effective – CDC study
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday stated that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines were found to be 94 per cent effective […]
Lagos CP orders arrest of 13 leaders over Mile 12 crisis
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the arrest of 13 leaders of warring groups of Gengere Community, Mile 12, […]
1 dies, others injured as 2 rival cult groups clash in Bayelsa
The Police in Bayelsa, on Tuesday, confirmed the death of a suspected cultist during a clash by two rival cult groups in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital. […]
Mogadishu: Terrorists kill 8, free scores of prisoners
At least eight people died after terrorist group al-Shabaab staged an overnight prison break in northern Somalia, police said on Friday. Scores of prisoners, including […]
FRSC commences special operation against rickety vehicles in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) ,Anambra Command, says it has started a special operation against rickety vehicles on roads in the state. The FRSC […]
Troops recover Marte, kill scores of Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists, says Nigerian Army
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army troops on Tuesday afternoon, recovered New Marte and adjoining communities from the Boko Haram terrorists. This development occurred less […]
Nigerien run-off polls: Buhari praises outgoing govt
Outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou of Republic of Niger and his government deserve accolades for keeping scrupulously to their country’s Constitution with respect to run-off polls […]
Dame Patience Jonathan bags Award
The former First Lady of Nigeria from 2010-2015 who is also former President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) and Chairperson of A. Aruera […]
Buhari offers automatic employment, scholarship to 110 ex-corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday offered automatic employment to 110 ex-corps members in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships for the pursuit of post-graduate studies […]
CITAD’s one -day webinar on local content policy in ICT sector -The Communique
COMMUNIQUE FOLLOWING A ONE-DAY WEBINAR ON LOCAL CONTENT POLICY IN THE ICT SECTOR The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Wednesday, 10th February, […]