Buratai addresses US officials in Washington on Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday addressed top US defence officials and policy leaders on the efforts made by the military in the fight against insurgency in the North-East.
Ceasefire and let peace prevail, UN, Peace Institute beg Boko Haram, Avengers
Abuja – The UN and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) on Thursday in Abuja, urged aggrieved persons and groups in the country to ceasefire and allow peace to reign. Speaking at a news conference on the commemoration of the forthcoming 2016 International Day of Peace, Director-General of IPCR, Prof. Oshita Oshita, said […]
Fayose’s govt to build new governor’s office, high court at N1.9bn
Ekiti State Government said on Thursday that it had set aside N1.9 billion for the construction of a new governors’ office and high court complex in Ado-Ekiti
42-year-old man to spend 12 months in jail for stealing
An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife on Thursday sentenced a 42 year-old man, Ebun Akinnawonu, to 12 months imprisonment for stealing.
Gov. Aregbesola attributes flooding in communities to negative human activities
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Thursday in Osogbo attributed the recent flooding in the state to the negative impact of the people’s activities on the environment.
Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers in Kano
The Kano State Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested two suspected armed robbers who terrorised some residents during the ongoing Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano metropolis.
Court remands DJ for allegedly killing barber with pestle
A Lokoja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded an 18-year-old Disc Jockey (DJ), Ugbede Iyeh, in prison custody for allegedly killing his friend, a barber, Ikani Amodu, 30, with a pestle.
We ‘re working for success of Edo rescheduled election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it had continued with arrangements to ensure the success of the governorship election in Edo rescheduled for Sept. 28.
My husband wants to kill me – woman tells court
A teacher, Mrs Precious Anthony, who resides at Karu Village, FCT, has asked a Jikoyi Customary Court to dissolve her marriage that her husband plans to kill her by stabbing her to death.
Chelsea manager, Conte confirms Luiz set to face Liverpool
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed David Luiz will make his second debut for the club against Liverpool in the Premier League on Friday.
Nigeria other world leaders take part in New York anti-poverty bash
Leaders of several countries as well as rocker Tom Morello will take part in a second day of the anti-poverty Global Citizen Festival in New York, organizers said Thursday.
