Kogi people appreciate Govt over palliatives distribution
The people of Kogi State have expressed gratitude to the State Government for a well-coordinated distribution of palliatives to people at the grassroots. Speaking during separate interviews with our correspondents across the state, a cross-section of the people said the State Government has shown leadership in dealing with social security issues. A farmer from Dekina, […]
#ENDSARS: Okowa relaxes 48-hour curfew
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced a relaxation of the 48-hour curfew which began in the state on Thursday, saying from Saturday, it would be from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. The curfew was imposed in the state following wanton destruction of public buildings and other property, including High Court Complex, Asaba and attack […]
Family institutes 1billion charge against police over murder of P-Harcourt musician
PORT HARCOURT: The family of 20-year-old Chibuike Daniel Dominic, aka Sleek, a Port Harcourt based musician, who was killed by a cop in Elelewo axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, has dragged the Nigeria Police to court for killing of their son.
Hoodlums invade Senator’s residence, cart away items worth N200million
Some suspected hoodlums on Saturday invaded the residence of Senator Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) in Ibadan and carted away empowerment materials worth N200 million. The ugly incident was confirmed by Folarin during a radio programme, monitored on Saturday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the items carted away were meant for constituency […]
Hoodlums invade Sen. Folarin’s residence, cart away items worth N200m
Some suspected hoodlums on Saturday invaded the residence of Senator Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) in Ibadan and carted away empowerment materials worth N200 million. The ugly incident was confirmed by Folarin during a radio programme, monitored on Saturday in Ibadan. The items carted away were meant for constituency empowerment programme of the lawmaker, scheduled to […]
#EndSARS Protests: NAS demands immediate trial of 35 indicted officers
–Condemns looting, destruction of government, private properties By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja THE National Association of Seadogs, NAS, has demanded for the immediate trial of all 35 officers of the disbanded Special Anti- Robbery Squad, SARS, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force, indicated by the Special Presidential panel on SARS. NAS also known as Pyrates […]
UPDATED: No ‘hoarded’ palliatives in FCT – Aliyu
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured residents of the territory that there are no hoarded palliatives in the various warehouses across the territory. The minister made the disclosure in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Austin Elemue. According […]
Lalong orders fresh 24-hour curfew after invasion of palliative warehouses
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Following the renewed disturbances in the John/Bukuru metropolis in Plateau State, the State Governor. Simon Lalong has ordered a fresh 24hrs curfew in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of the State. It would be recalled that warehouses were ransacked on Saturday morning as some residents cart away bags of […]
FG pre-empt further looting of Silos in Ekiti
As Soldiers take over security of the facility By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti The Federal Government on Saturday pre-emted further looting of its Silos in Ekiti State by drafting soldiers to take over the security of the facility located in Ado Ekiti, the scene of Friday looting spree. It was not immediately clear when the […]
#EndSARS: Afenifere, Ohanaeze condemn violence, destruction of properties
By Dirisu Yakubu Leaders of the Yoruba and Igbo socio-cultural groups, Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo respectively have commiserated with families who lost loved ones in the Tuesday shootings in Lekki, Lagos and called on perpetrators of violent acts to stop forthwith. In a joint statement of condolence signed by Chiefs Reuben Fosoranti and John Nnia […]
