Gas flaring: Stick to 2020 deadline, Delta communities tell FG
Oil-producing communities in Delta South senatorial district, have urged the Federal Government to stick to the implementation of the 2020 deadline for the cessation of gas flaring in the country.
Police arrest inspector for allegedly killing civilian in Edo
The Edo State Police Command said on Wednesday it had arrested a police inspector, who allegedly shot a civilian, Richard Odia, to death in February. The command spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this to journalists in Benin, the state capital. Nwabuzor said the state Commissioner of Police, Lawan Jimeta, had directed an immediate orderly room […]
Amnesty Int’l, SERAP, CSOs to NASS: Drop anti-social media bill now
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja Ahead of Senate’s public hearing on the proposed law to regulate the social media, Amnesty International Nigeria, Socio-Economic Rights Advancement Programme, SERAP, and 108 other civil society groups have urged the National Assembly to halt further proceedings on the Bill. They made the call at a World Press Conference on Wednesday […]
Emir wants shorter route to link Northern, Southern Nigeria
Dr Mohammed Zayyanu-Abdullahi, Emir of Yauri on Wednesday advocated for a bridge construction across river Niger from Zamare town in Kebbi State to Rofia village in Niger State to boost business activities between Northern and Southern Nigeria. Zayyanu-Abdullahi made the disclosure while interacting with Journalists in his palace in Yauri, Kebbi State. He observed that […]
Gunmen kill three in Benue
Benue State Police Command said on Wednesday gunmen suspected to be herdsmen had killed three persons at Moon District, Kwande local government area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Ms. Catherine Anene, told journalists in Makurdi the gunmen carried out the attack on Tuesday. “On March 3rd, unknown gunmen, suspected to be […]
INSURGENCY: 5 dead, 47 sustain gunshot wounds in Damboa attack
As 19 severe casualties to be referred ― Hospital source By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri No fewer than five persons were killed with 47 others sustained gunshot injuries by stray bullets when suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram sect invaded some parts of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state on Wednesday morning. According to a […]
