Fayemi signs food security bill, 3 others into law
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Friday, signed into law the Ekiti State Assembly Service Commission (re-enactment) Bill 2021, Food Security Bill, the state criminal […]
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How I Remember #ENDSARS One Year After
By Azu Ishiekwene On October 3, 2020, I watched a video of a policeman attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) shooting a young man […]
Migration: Adamawa, Borno record 2,298 movements in one week
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Between 27 September and 3 October 2021, a total of 2,298 movements were recorded in the states of Adamawa and Borno, said […]
Anambra Elections: Police committed to securing public space, says IGP
….assures safe and electoral process in Anambra By Chimezie GodfreyThe Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has assured the nation of the commitment of […]
UPDATE: How Officer sustained injury, 4 soldiers died foiling attack on Military Base
About four soldiers were killed yesterday while foiling a terrorist attack launched by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Ngamdu, a border […]
NNPC urges Petroleum Tanker Drivers not to embark on strike
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has called on Petroleum Tanker Drivers to call off its planned strike action, in the interest and welfare of the […]
158 military personnel face Court Martial over alleged professional misconduct
A total of 158 military personnel are to face a Court Martial for offences bordering on alleged professional misconduct. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Troops apprehend Chiwetalu Agu while soliciting support for IPOB
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Nigerian Army have arrested one Chiwetalu Agu while inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed […]
APC says 2022 Budget designed to accelerate FG’s ongoing diversification of economy
All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday in Abuja, said the proposed 2022 National Budget was designed to accelerate Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to diversify the […]
Anambra election: PDP cautions against declaring state of emergency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned against contemplations of imposing a state of emergency in Anambra state ahead of the Nov. 6 governorship election […]
Apprentice electrician caught with 3 stolen prepaid meters confesses to 8
Gospel Osuala, a 26-year-old apprentice electrician who stole eight prepaid meters in Ondo State said in Akure on Monday that starvation and frustration led him […]
Insecurity: Zamfara Police Commissioner visits pin down points
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Zamfara, Mr Ayuba Elkanah, has visited police tactical operatives deployed along the Kaura Namoda-Shinkafi Road. The visit is contained […]
Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees for EFCC Sec, Board
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Buhari’s nominees for appointment as secretary and board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
Alleged N69bn debt: Court fixes Jan. 24 for AMCON’s suit against Jimoh Ibrahim
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday fixed Jan. 24, 2022 for a suit filed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), seeking a stay […]
Anambra CP visits arson scenes to restore public confidence
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra Command, Mr Tony Olofu, on Monday visited its Area Command, offices of Department of State Services and Federal Road Safety […]
Alo resumes in PSC, pledges to move Commission forward
Mr. William Alo, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power has resumed duties in the Police Service Commission with a pledge to move the Commission […]
Troops foil desperate ISWAP move to attack surrendered terrorists
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has foiled Islamic State of West African Province(ISWAP), desperate move to attack surrendered Boko Haram members in […]
Police arrest 3 kidnap suspects in Niger
The police command in Niger has arrested three suspects over alleged kidnapping in Nasko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr Monday Kuryas, the […]
[email protected]: ActionAid urges Nigerians to reflect, stand up for country
Country Director of ActionAid, Nigeria, Ene Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the 61st anniversary of Nigeria’s independence to reflect on the journey so […]
Nigeria @ 61: AANI advocates for peace, unity, mutual coexistence
By Chimezie Godfrey The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has urged Nigerians to live in peace, promote national unity and mutual co-existence to […]
Nigeria: What they said about another 60 years, By Azu Ishiekwene
This is the time of year when we moan about everything wrong with Nigeria. Quite often, we do so not necessarily from a place of […]
FCT: NSCDC arrests 191 alleged vandals, illegal LPG dealers in 8 months
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested 191 alleged vandals and illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dealers […]
NEMA begins distribution of farm inputs to 6,573 flood victims in Yobe
The Emergency Agricultural Intervention Programme has begun distribution of farm inputs to 6,573 farmers affected by flood disaster in Yobe. Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim, the Principal […]
Killing of Dr Chike Akunyili barbaric—Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has condemned the killing of Chief Medical Director of St. Leo Hospital, Enugu, Prof. Chike Akunyili. Kalu, […]
DSS denies allegation of killing Dr. Chike Akunyili
By Chimezie Godfrey The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegation that its operatives killed Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to Former Minister of Information […]