Police smash notorious bandit syndicate operating in Nigeria, Niger
From Faith Maji, Katsina In its efforts to fight armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, arms trafficking and other forms of crimes, the Katsina State Police Command has nabbed a notorious arms suppliers to bandits in the forest. Parading the suspects before newsmen at the Police headquarters in Katsina, the State Commissioner of Police, Sanusi Buba said […]
Catholic bishop wants FG to build Agge deep seaport in Bayelsa
By Chancel Sunday BISHOP of the Catholic Diocese, Bomadi, Delta State, Most Rev. Hyacinth Egbebo, has urged the Federal Government to construct the Agge Deep Seaport in neighbouring Bayelsa State to create job opportunities, shore up the economy of the Niger-Delta region and country at large. Egbebo made the request weekend in Bomadi, headquarters […]
Police confirm killing of security officers in Delta
The Nigeria Police, Delta Command, has confirmed the alleged killing of a soldier and a policeman by gunmen at Oton community in Sapele. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, gave the confirmation by telephone on Monday in Warri. “Two operatives were killed, we are investigating the incident and no one […]
COVID-19: FG to spend N766bn on vaccination ·
The Federal Government is planning to spend a total of N766 billion for vaccination against Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2021 and 2022.
Nlemchukwu Godswill wins best Tech Entrepreneur 2021
Nlemchukwu Godswill wins best Tech Entrepreneur 2021
Orlu: Group faults killing of innocent citizens
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has condemned the killing of innocent citizens on Monday in Orlu, Imo State. The group, in a statement on Tuesday, said such lawlessness is unacceptable in the interest of peace and tranquillity in the South-East and South-South. In a statement signed by Mazi Dike Christopher, its Director of Mobilization and Enlightenment, […]
Sad return to broken chains
By Eric Teniola IN June 2005 we were so ecstatic in celebrating the debt relief offered us, a relief of over $20 billion, which was beyond the total revenue of Nigeria for one year. So happy were we that President Olusegun Obasanjo had to make a broadcast to the nation on June 30, 2005. He […]
Nigeria to host 9th edition of Miss Heritage Global
By Emmanuel Elebeke & Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Nigeria has won the rights to host the 9th edition of Miss Heritage Global, a global event to showcase its culture and rich heritage to the world. The President of Entertainment Economic Africa Group, Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Mantu, announced this at a news briefing Monday in Abuja, He […]
Udo Ekpenyong: Akwa Ibom PDP declares one-week mourning
The Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom has declared a one-week mourning period, effective January 25, 2021, following the death of the State Chairman of the Party, the late Obong (Hon.) Udo Ekpenyong. According to a statement of the decision reached by the State Working Committee, SWC of the Party and signed by the State […]
Sportsville award winners are credible sports personalities ― NFSC chairman
Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Rev Sam Ikpea has described those lined up for the maiden Sportsville award which holds January 30 in Lagos as credible people who have done well for sports in the country. Ikpea in a statement made available to the media in Lagos said the duo of Governor Nyesom […]
Enugu female students still under confinement by AMCON, five days after
By Chinedu Adonu No fewer than 344 students of Providence High School Enugu are still under confinement by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, as at Monday, January 25, 2021, five days after they locked up the entrances to the school with students and staff inside the premises. The management of the School, has […]
Impeachment #2: the charge against Trump
The second impeachment of former US president Donald Trump rests on one article, or charge, of “incitement of insurrection” arising from the January 6 assault on Congress. The charge, set by the House of Representatives, is being submitted to the Senate on Monday. It grows from Trump’s two-month campaign to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in […]
The Sunday Igboho I knew— Ojudu
Babafemi Ojudu, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, in this piece, writes about Sunday Adeyemo, A.K.A. Sunday Igboho.
U.S. launches Air-Quality Monitors to track pollution in Lagos, Abuja
Nigeria now hosts two reference-grade Air Quality Monitors, effectively linking Nigeria to air quality index information and health messaging from the U.S.’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Each of the monitors are domiciled at the U.S. Embassy, Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos, a statement by the consulate said on Monday. The monitor supplies data […]
Family of policeman allegedly killed by three DSS operatives seek justice
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Family of a policeman, Fawale Rauf, allegedly killed by three operatives of the Department of State Services during a fight sought justice for their late son. It was gathered that the late Rauf was involved in a fisticuff with three unidentified personnel of the DSS on Thursday, January 14, around a […]
Bayelsa Dep gov tasks council chairmen, councillors on peace, cooperation
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has again stressed the need for Councillors of Local Government Areas to work closely with their Chairmen to deliver effective services to the people. The Deputy Governor made the call on Monday at a meeting with the Chairmen and leaders of the legislative assemblies […]
