New Edo CP promises tougher approach to crime fighting
The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Olusegun Odumosun has assured residents in the state of his resolve to give a harder bight to crime fighting with the deployment of operatives, equipment and other components of the new security architecture to improve security in the state.
Lawyers seek overhaul of Nigeria’s Criminal Justice system
Some Lagos-based legal practitioners on Thursday, called for a reform of the Justice system and the various provisions of its laws in order to enhance the Nigerian judiciary.
Saudi journalist murder in Turkey: three months of drama
Here is a summary of events since Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed and allegedly dismembered in the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate three months ago.
Turkey, Iraq to boost anti-terror cooperation
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said Ankara and Baghdad would deepen cooperation against terrorism after tensions last month over Turkish air strikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq.
PDP keeps vigil, dedicates campaign to God
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta on Wednesday night kept vigil in Asaba to dedicate the party’s 2019 general elections campaign to God.
NDLEA arrests 154 drug traffickers in Niger – Commander
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, said on Thursday that it arrested 154 drug traffickers, with 24 convictions between January and December, 2018.
PDP not alternative to APC in 2019-Balarabe -Abdullah
The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe -Abdullahi, said the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) would not be an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in 2019.
Unheralded Canadian teen knocks Wozniacki out of Auckland
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki was bundled out of the WTA Auckland Classic in the second round Thursday, beaten in straight sets by 18-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu.
FG introduces e-yellow card, old card invalid April 1
The federal government has introduced electronic yellow card for international travellers out of the country. This will replace the old card with effect from April 1 this year.
Benue Police arrest man, 21, with 26 mobile phones
The Benue Police Command has arrested one Godwin Raphael, 21, with 26 brands of mobile phones, a locally made pistol and other items in Otukpo Local Government Area.
F1 pays tribute to stricken Schumacher on his 50th birthday
Ferrari issued an emotional message on Thursday to mark the 50th birthday of Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since he suffered head injuries in a skiing accident five years ago.
Four killed on Wednesday night in Jos
Jos – A fresh skirmish in Kwata Zawan community of Jos South local government area of Plateau State has left some people killed and others sustaining various degrees of injuries, locals and Police say.
2019 Polls: Nigerians will vote out APC governors, senators – Babachir
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says voters will elect candidates based on merit during the election.
World Cup appearance, my greatest moment in 2018 — Akinwunmi
The first Vice-President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Seyi Akinwunmi on Thursday said that the Super Eagles appearance at the 2018 World Cup was his greatest moment in Nigerian football in the year.
Elections: Scholar cautions Nigerians on use of free speech on social media
Mr Tobechukwu Nneli, an Africa Initiative for Governance Scholar, has cautioned Nigerians on the use of free speech on social media as the general elections approach.
Arrest Threat: Court declines to order Police to vacate Dino Melaye’s residence
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, turned down an application to order the Nigerian Police Force to vacate the blockade it mounted at the residence of Senator Dino Melaye.
