Lagos motorists lament over gridlock as tanker spills contents, trucks takeover Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
Vehicular movement was practically brought to a halt on Saturday as tanker, laden with 45, litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, called petrol, spilled it's contents in the early hours at Alaka, inward National Stadium Bridge, Western Avenue, Surulere, Lagos.
Attack on Oyo Prison: FG launches manhunt for 575 fleeing inmates, recaptures 262
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government said it has begun a manhunt for the 575 inmates of the Oyo Medium Security Custodial Centre in Oyo State who are currently at large following Friday attack on the prison by armed criminals. It said, so far, 262 inmates have been recaptured, promising to recapture the […]
APC Congress: Panel arrives Kano, upholds Abdullahi Abba’s election
By Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano A five-man petition panel for the state congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has arrived Kano state to listen to complaints and receive petitions bothering over the recently concluded election. It would be recalled that two parallel state congresses of the APC were conducted in the state on Saturday, […]
ABLMA 2021: Leadway Pensure emerges best-in-class PFA of the Decade
Nigeria’s pension funds administrator, Leadway Pensure PFA Limited, has emerged Best-In-Class PFA of the Decade at the 2021 edition of the African Brand Leadership Merit Awards (ABLMA).
NAF pounds insurgents around Lake Chad ― Spokesman
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its aircraft in Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) have continued to pound insurgent targets on islands and localities around the Lake Chad. Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet, made the declaration in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. “Credible intelligence was received on […]
Attack on Oyo Correctional facility exposed Nigeria’s poor security situation ― Gani Adams
By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Saturday, condemned the attack on the Oyo town correctional facility, saying the invasion was a national embarrassment. Suspected bandits on Friday night reportedly attacked the Abolongo Correctional Centre in Oyo town, freeing an unspecified number of inmates at the facility. In a statement by […]
Finally, ‘Trial of King Jaja of Opobo’ to showcase video animation, stage drama as Portharcourt hosts NBA annual conference October 27
The “Trial of King Jaja of Opobo” drama was recently written by Prof. Ahmed Yerima, winner of the 2006 NLNG Prize for Nigerian Literature (based on excerpts from a law book co-authored by Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja and Dr. Keke Reginald Chikere). This private screening and premiere of the video animation and stage drama performance […]
Offshore areas belong to states, Uduaghan tells FG
By Festus Ahon – Asaba Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said there could not be a part of Nigeria that is a no man’s land, insisting that offshore areas belong to the states. Uduaghan who stated this while delivering a lecture titled: “Niger Delta Economy: Building a new face for […]
Borno reiterates ban on political thugs, ‘ECOMOG’
By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Borno State Government has reiterated its position on the ban of political thuggery, a.k.a ECOMOG, across all the 27 Local Government Areas, even as it said, anybody found parading as political Thugs would be dealt with accordingly. It also said, in the last two years, N2 billion was distributed to […]
Ereyitomi felicitates with Uduaghan at 67
The member representing Warri Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi JP has congratulated the former governor of Delta State, His Excellency Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan as he celebrated his 67th birthday Friday October 22. Ereyitomi while congratulating Dr. Uduaghan described him as a progressive […]
Release Nnamdi Kanu before November 4 or… – IPOB
By Emmanuel Okogba The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has given the Federal government a November 4th deadline to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu or risk a week-long lockdown in the entire Biafra land. The ultimatum was given in a statement by Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB, Emma Powerful following the adjournment of Kanu’s […]
Africa Celebrates: Runsewe inaugurates Nigeria, Ethiopia Friendship Club
Barely two years after inaugurating Nigeria Ghana friendship Club, Otunba Segun Runsewe, President, World Craft Council (WCC), on Thursday in Addis Ababa, Capital city of Ethiopia, launched a similar brand board of tourism trade and culture club between Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Anambra Guber: Defection of Maduka’s running mate inconsequential
remains Dep Gov candidate – Accord Party Chairman The defection of the running mate of Accord Party governorship candidate, Sir Ken Ifeatu Obi to the All Progressive Congress, APC, has been described as inconsequential, of no effect and with no electoral implications or consequences for Dr.Godwin Maduka and Accord Party. Dr.Maduka is the Accord party […]
2023: Tinubu deserves ‘right of first refusal’, Faleke, support group tell APC
.Inaugurated States Campaign C’ttees By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Thousands of supporters of the national leader of All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu have told the national leadership of the party and other critical stakeholders that the former Lagos governor ought to be given the right of first refusal as the ruling party shops […]
Ahmed Audi’s Giant Strides in NSCDC
Our shared humanity and a sense of sympathy and empathy for others is fast diminishing. Man’s inhumanity to man is ruthlessly expressed in a way that makes animals in jungle preying on each other for food a plaything.
Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers, recover arms, ammunition, POS machine, charms
By Boluwaji Obahopo The Nigeria Police said it has apprehended three kidnappers who have been terrorising part of Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relation Officer, DSP William Anya made this known on Saturday in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja. According to the statement, “Consequent upon the activities of criminal elements […]
