NHRC receives 276 cases in 3 months in Kano
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it has received 276 cases from January to March, 2021 in Kano State. Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, State Coordinator […]
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Police arraign woman, 45 over alleged fraud, breach of peace
The Police, on Thursday, arraigned a 45-year-old woman, Mushiratu Funseyin at the Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, for alleged fraud and breach of peace. The defendant, whose […]
Delta govt rebuilding confidence in public schools, says commissioner
The Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, says Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration is working hard to rebuild confidence in public schools in the state. […]
Navy deploys ships, helicopters, others to bolster security in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said that it had deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and a Nigerian Airforce ATR42 aircraft toward addressing maritime […]
National Defence College gets new Commandant
The new Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Oladele Daji, has taken over the mantle of leadership of the college from the […]
Disregard fake admission notices, FUOYE warns candidates
The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, (FUOYE), on Tuesday, warned candidates seeking admission into the institution to disregard fake notices and letters of admission from various online […]
Fire razes offices at Bukavo Barrack, Kano
Kano State Fire Service says it has put out the fire outbreak that razed 11 offices in Army Bukavo Barrack in Kano. Saminu Yusuf, the […]
Delta LG Election: Police promise adequate security
The Police Command in Delta has assured residents of adequate security during and after the forthcoming local government election in the state. The Commissioner of […]
Edo records 38 new COVID-19 cases, 4 resultant deaths
Edo recorded 38 new cases of COVID-19 and four resultant deaths in the last 24 hours. The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, disclosed […]
Veteran Nollywood actor ‘Kanayo O Kanayo’ celebrates 59th birthday
Veteran Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere, who is known in the movie industry as ‘Kanayo O. Kanayo,’ has celebrated his 59th birthday in a grand style. […]
Troops restore normalcy along Kaduna-Jebba road, warns miscreants – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, has said that troops have restored normalcy along Abuja-Jebba road. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Onyeama […]
UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
New Police Commissioner assumes duty in Sokoto
The new Commissioner of Police, posted to Sokoto State, Mr Kamaldeen Okunlola has resumed, becoming the 45th CP in the state. This is contained in […]
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 […]
Give A Gift- The Abuja Global Shapers Valentine’s Edition, By Kenechukwu Ben-Umeh
“Everyone can experience the joy and blessing of generosity; because everyone has something to give.” – Jan Grace The Global Shapers Community Abuja hub […]
NAF announces names of victims of crashed Beechcraft KingAir B350i
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the names of those who lost their lives in its crashed plane on Sunday. The Director of Public […]
Buhari greets foremost journalist, Nsikak Essien at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former editor of National Concord Newspaper, Mr Nsikak Essien, on his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message is contained […]
INEC clarifies expansion of access to polling units nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers, on Thursday, provided clarification on the expansion of access to polling units before the 2023 general election. […]
Women pivotal to socio-economic development, bridging digital divide- Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emphasized the important role played by women in […]
Oyo Crises: IGP deploys intervention, stabilization forces
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention and Stabilization Forces to Oyo state to […]
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 […]
America: An Empire in the Twilight Zone
“Whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” -Author unknown By Osmund Agbo When I set my foot on the marvel that […]
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (1), By Hassan Gimba
This article on Nigeria and Presidential Democracy first appeared on September 23 2019. Because it’s first of a part as indicated, many people have […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
Jakande’s imprint will continue to ‘awe and inspire’, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he believes former Governor of Lagos State, Chief Lateef Jakande, lived for the good of others, state and country, […]