18-year-old wanted notorious armed robber arrested in Kano
By Bashir Bello – Kano An 18-year-old teenager and an armed robber, Sabitu Ibrahim, on wanted list of the police force has been arrested in Kano State. Spokesman, Kano State Police Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna who confirmed the arrest, said two other persons and buyers of the stolen goods were also arrested. DSP Haruna in a statement […]
Buhari charges agric varsities to bridge food insecurity gap
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged universities of agriculture in the country to bridge the gap of food insecurity and address the nation’s dependence on imported foods. He said the specialised universities must play their crucial role in catalaysing the development of the agricultural sector, to help Federal Government achieve its goal of sustainable green economy. […]
Who will deliver Abuja, neighbouring states from hands of incompetent AEDC?
It was with joy residents of the nation’s capital city Abuja welcomed the arrival of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). AEDC was incorporated in Nigeria on 8 November 2005 as a public liability company to take over electricity distribution activities and related businesses of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (“PHCN”) in the Federal […]
Port facility security officers bemoan criminal activities in Gulf of Guinea
By Godwin Oritse NATIONAL Chairman of Ports Facility Security Officers Forum of Nigeria (PFSOFN), Ignatius Uche, has said that states in the Gulf of Guinea have lost billions of dollars due to sea piracy, armed robbery and other maritime criminal activities. He said criminal activities and attendant loss of billions of dollars have posed significant […]
Panic as petrol-laden tanker explodes in Abeokuta
A tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS or petrol) on Sunday morning exploded around Oju Irin in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta, Ogun state. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to newsmen, saying the tanker was engulfed in fire due to the uncooperative attitude of people around […]
Udom,Iweala,lumumba, others bags 2021 African regional award
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has been honoured at the 2021 African Regional Awards in Rwanda as one of the Inspiring Individuals in Africa in 2021. The colourful award ceremony which took place at the Radiddon Blu Hotel and Convention Center, Kigali in Rwanda on Saturday was part of the 3rd edition of […]
