We did not aim missiles to kill US troops ― Iran Guards
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday they did not aim to kill US troops when firing a wave of missiles last week at Iraqi bases hosting American forces. “Our aim was not really to kill enemy soldiers. That was not important,” the Guards’ commander, Hossein Salami, told parliament, referring to Wednesday’s missile operation launched to avenge […]
Wizkid deserves celebration 10 years after ‘Holla at your Boy’
Ten years ago, a 19-year-old singer left fans debating if the song ‘Holla at your boy’ was sung by a Nigerian. In the smooth tune with western-infused lyrics, the singer urged listeners to wave at him when they saw him drive by. It was bold, fresh and a hit.
Western Lotto to employ 20,000 youths in 18 states
Western Lotto Nigeria Ltd has said it is seeking to employ 20,000 youths as Point of Sales Officers in 18 states across the country. The company said in a statement that this was part of its initiative to boost job creation, empowerment and productive engagement of young people. Applicants are expected to have a minimum […]
Pelosi sees ‘enough testimony’ against Trump to convict
Top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that she believes the impeachment hearings against Donald Trump produced “enough testimony to remove him from office” when the case moves to the Senate. Speaker Pelosi will meet with the House Democratic caucus early Tuesday to prepare for the formal vote required to send the two articles of […]
Security in Africa: Beyond the colonial and post-colonial frameworks
By Niagale Bagayoko Recent developments in the African security environment seem to have kickstarted an imperative for African leaders to fund the security sector through mechanisms that reduce dependence on external support. One such initiative, The 2016 Kigali decision on financing the African Union / AU (Assembly / AU / Dec. 605 (XXVII)) endowed the […]
Police arrest suspected traffic robber in Lagos
Police detectives from Bariga police station in Lagos have arrested a 23-year-old notorious traffic robbery suspect, Olowolayemo Sodiq. Sadiq, who is also an alleged cult leader, had been on the police wanted list since last year The spokesman of the state police command, DSP Bala Elkana, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday. READ ALSO: Gunmen injure, […]
Two die in Ogun autocrash
By Bose Adelaja Two persons reportedly died over the weekend, in a lone autocrash involving a containerized Mack truck. The incident occurred at Akankan Village via Olodo, on Abeokuta-Ibadan Highway at about 5.05pm. The male victims were occupants of the truck which lost control and somersaulted due to overspeeding. One of the victims was said […]
APC, Buhari are threats to national unity – PDP
Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, described President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as threats to the nation’s unity because of their “exclusionist policies, divisive comments, disregard for rules, political witch-hunt and failure to bring perpetrators of violence to book.” In a statement issued by its National […]
Calabar – Itu Road: Senator Ita Enang has Indicted President Buhari — Group
A socio-political organization based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Liberation Movement, AILM, says the Senior Special Assistant to President on Niger Delta, Senator Ita Enang, by calling on the presidency to compel Governor Emmanuel to construct Calabar Itu high has questioned President Mohammadu Buhari’s true intention on the road.
DPR to issue licence to NDPR for additional 5,000bpd modular refinery
The Department of Petroleum Resources, Sunday said it is set to grant a Licence to Operate, , LTO, to Niger Delta Petroleum Resources, NDPR, for the installation of an additional 5,000 barrels per day modular refinery at Ogbele, Ahoada in Rivers State.
Breaking: Lagos State govt goes tough on Okada, Keke menace
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned.
