INEC to convert voting points to full fledge Polling Units
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has announced plans to convert voting points into full fledge Polling Units across the country
Delta police command’s war against kidnapping, cultism
•132 cultists, kidnap, robbery suspects arrested •Seven kidnap suspects killed, policemen injured in crossfire •Nine kidnap victims rescued By Evelyn Usman In a move to nip activities of kidnappers, cultists, and other criminals in the bud, the Delta State Police Command has rejigged its crime-fighting strategies. Kidnap and killing in different communities in the state […]
The growing list of Nigerians who are licensed to kill
I will remember the scene untilI die because scars don’t goaway and this was a scar on thesoul. The soul of a young boy. It wasshortly before the Civil War
Tales of homeless Lagos youths: Hustle in the day, rob at night
By Evelyn Usman Due to its economic and socio-political importance in the country, Lagos State keeps attracting the highest migration of people from other states of the federation, a trend that has made it have its fair share of security challenges. Investigation by Crime Guard has revealed that a good percentage of people who migrate […]
Our Olympus is falling: Who can rouse the General?
By Dr. Ugoji Egbujo Buhari’s aura now belongs to history. Our lion looks castrated. Once tall, rigid and fearless. He is now slow and timid. The lion we had run to for protection now watches wild goats eat palm fronds on our head. Even with the fangs of the presidency, our bold lion now lets […]
Taking the bull by the horn: IGP Alkali vows to improve public safety
…Commences overhaul of security architecture in volatile South East By Emma Nnadozie, Crime Editor There were echoes of war before he was appointed the Acting Inspector-General of Police. The situation was such that policemen went about their lawful duties in mufti. They were also restricted in areas of operation as a result of attacks from […]
Peace Ogobor wins 2021 Tech Trailblazer Visionary prize for Data Innovation Excellence
By Juliet Umeh The 2021 Tech Trailblazer Visionary Prize for Data Innovation Excellence has been awarded to Nigerian data scientist Peace Ogobor, recognizing her exceptional contributions to using data science to drive financial transformation in underserved African economies. The award, which honors innovation that delivers measurable socio-economic impact through data, was presented at a grand […]
Davido, Mayorkun, Zlatan rock multi-million naira worth watches by Accolade Jewellers
Nigeria’s jewellery sector is booming with entrance of super creative designers, and one of the brand with all the heat behind it right now is none other than Kolade Adebajo Taiwo, CEO of Accolade Jeweller, who has garnered a soaring reputation among celebrity jewellery collectors on the strength of his very dressy and classy jewellery. […]
Ondo State nurses reject payment of 60% of February salaries in May
Nurses in Ondo State on Friday rejected payment of 60 per cent of their February salaries in May asking Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu to pay them fully.
Salim Transport redefining public transit in Niger, eyes West African expansion
By Chioma Okoye Salim Transport, a fast-growing transport and logistics firm based in Niger, is making waves across the West African transportation sector with its strong focus on affordability, reliability, and passenger comfort. Founded in 2020 by Abdoussalam Ousmane, a young entrepreneur with a vision to modernize transportation services in Niger, the company has rapidly […]
LAGOS: We hustle in the day, rob at night, homeless Lagos youths reveal activities
…Broken down vehicles, Stranded passengers, our targets …We pay N100 to sleep in market By Evelyn Usman Due to its economic and socio- political importance in the country, Lagos State keeps attracting the highest migration of people from other states of the federation , a trend that has made it to have its fair share […]
African Blue Economy Coalition commends Buhari for probing remittance shortfalls in NPA
The last has not been heard about the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of the head of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala-Usman.
Two abducted as another war brews between Aguleri, Umueri
By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka AFTER about 20 years of the end of the communal war between Aguleri and Umueri in Anambra East Local Government area of Anambra State, which claimed many lives and led to the destruction of property worth millions of naira, tension has heightened in the area again following the recent alleged abduction […]
INEC creates 924 additional polling units in Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State says it has created additional 924 polling units across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state ahead of the 2023 general elections
N21b cash withdrawal from Taraba LGA account: Perm Sect, DFA, cashier detained
…More heads to roll over cash By Soni Daniel, Abuja After detaining three top officials of the Taraba State Government over the suspicious withdrawal of N21 billion from its treasury, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to pick up more suspects for questioning over the huge cash draw-down without following extant financial rules. […]
Alleged coup plot: Catholic Bishops urge FG to shun propaganda, blackmail against religious leaders
…Say Nigeria’ll become ungovernable, if… By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, on Friday, urged the Federal Government to shun all forms of propaganda against religious leaders who disagree with its performance, and step up actions towards addressing the pervasive insecurity in the land. The Bishops, who rejected purported plot to […]
