Cult clash: Stray bullet kills man in Ilesha
The Police Command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a young man, identified as Olorunda, in Ilesha, Osun by suspected cultists. The command spokesperson, […]
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Former Senate President, Anyim mourns Gulak
Former President of the Senate, Mr Anyim Pius Anyim, is mourning the late Alhaji Ahmed Gulak and has described his demise as “one death too […]
2Baba, Chike to perform at NGX Group’s launch
Nigeria’s renowned musicians, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and Chike, ‘boo of the booless’ crooner, are to perform at the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX […]
UNIBEN warns admission seekers against racketeers
The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has warned admission seekers into the institution against activities of racketeers. A statement from the university’s Public […]
A/Ibom’s Gov. condemns murder of job seeker in Uyo
Akwa Ibom’s Gov. Udom Emmanuel on Monday decried the murder of a job seeker, Miss Iniubong Umoren, in the state last Thursday. Iniubong was allegedly […]
We ‘ll not allow Imo turn to a killing field -APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday in Abuja, said it would not allow some persons and interests to turn Imo to a killing field. […]
OPSH will remain neutral, impartial in operations- Commander
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, says its officers and men will […]
Troops repel Boko Haram incursion, kill scores in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigerian Army troops supported by Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have thwarted Boko Haram terrorists’ incursion into Damasak the Headquarters […]
Innocent Chukwuma was a credible voice of transparency, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, describing him as a credible voice of transparency who died when the nation […]
PDP condemns attacks on Ortom’s motorcade
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Saturday attack and alleged assassination attempt on Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue by suspected bandits. The party […]
Umahi urges NANS to wage war against cultism in tertiary institutions
Gov. David Umahi has charged the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to initiate measures to stamp out cultism in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Umahi […]
CAN urges FG, IGP to intervene in ongoing violence in Kwara
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in the ongoing violence over […]
Suspect was killed in cultists, police gunfire – Policeman tells panel
ASP Ameh Agbo told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel that Edward Dumisara was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the police and […]
The North and the effect of Janus, By Hassan Gimba
I had intended to continue with the topic, ‘Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (3)’ but I had to suspend it; it is more […]
Zamfara: ‘Treat abductions of students as a breach of UN Charter’ -SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the UN Security Council and its members urging them to “urgently hold […]
Ishaku signs Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in Taraba
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has signed an Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in the state. This is contained in a statement by […]
Go after criminals, not innocent civilians, commander charges troops
Maj.-Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, the Commander of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is maintaining peace in Plateau and environs has warned troops […]
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 […]
Mandela and the parable of the Fulani , By Hassan Gimba
In his autobiography, Long Walk To Freedom, first published in 1994, the revered Nelson Mandela wrote: “When a man is denied the right to […]
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 […]
Saraki: Let’s make 2021 year for finding solutions
Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to devote the new year 2021 to sourcing for and administering solutions to […]
Atiku mourns killing of Emir of Kaura Namoda’s aides, others
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness and outrage over the brutal murder of aides and security details of Emir of Kaura […]
Nigeria’s Crisis of Presidential Accountability, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The President snubbed the invitation to address the National Assembly yesterday over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The initial invitation came from the […]
Reps C’mttee accuses NLNG of withholding vital documents, despite tons of info
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project has accused the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development of NLNG, […]
Military airstrikes destroy terrorists leaders’ dwellings, neutralize fighters in Sambisa
By Chimezie Godfrey Military airstrikes have destroyed some dwelling places of Boko Haram terrorists leaders and neutralized several of their fighters in Sambisa forest. This […]