Ogun: Kidnappers release Obasanjo’s workers 48-hour after kidnap
By Dapo Akinrefon Three kidnapped workers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo have been released. It was gathered that the victims, who were abducted by gunmen on Kobape road in Obafemi-Owode local government area of the state, were released by their abductors Friday evening. A source disclosed that the victims regained their freedom without paying ransom. […]
Senators Bamidele, Adeola, Abiru, others visit Tinubu in London
The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, alongside other Senators on Friday, visited the APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London.
Ban on Open Grazing: Delta not acquiring land for herders — Aniagwu
DELTA State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Friday, said the State was not acquiring any land for herdsmen to establish ranches as an alternative to the ban on open grazing.
Nigeria may soon become ungovernable to the ruling class– lf, says Melafia
Nigeria fallen from grace, parades 90 million destitute poor, 50 percent from North — 20million children out of school, into drug abuse, 80 percent in Kano alone —- Unemployment rate is 33 percent, youth forming 40 percent —Buhari pushing for the Islamisation, Fulanisation of Nigeria — Two million Nigerians killed silently, 3000 churches destroyed — […]
BBNaija: My mental capacity is dropping — White Money
By Arogbonlo Israel Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as White Money, has said his brain capacity is reducing drastically. White Money disclosed this in his diary session with Biggie on Friday. According to him, he finds it difficult to comprehend especially when given task. His words; “I don’t understand […]
Only NYSC can grant you travel permit – DG tells Corps Members
By Bashir Bello The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig. Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim on Friday told corps members that only the service, not their employer has the right to grant them a travel permit to embark on any journey away from their place of primary assignment. The DG stated this during his […]
FG commences skill acquistion training in South-East zone
The Federal Government has commenced the training of youths and unemployed in the South-East zone in various skills as an alternative to white collar jobs. The Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said this at the opening of the training in Owerri, Imo State capital. READ ALSO:Empty streets in southeast welcome Buhari to […]
Police rescue eight kidnap victims in Rivers, nab one suspect
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt Operatives of Nigeria Police in Rivers State have rescued eight persons kidnapped by sea pirates in the state. The operatives, who stormed the hideout where the criminal held their captives at Bolo creek in Ogu/Bolo LGA of the State, also arrested one suspect. The Public Relations Officer of the State Police […]
Buhari urges striking doctors to return to work
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday has called on health workers to return to their duty posts. He also urged others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement of issues by negotiation, no matter how long it takes. The president made the appeal when he hosted members of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) at the State House, Abuja, on […]
Spurs boss, Nuno, wins August PL Manager of the Month
Nuno Espirito Santo has been named the August 2021 Barclays Manager of the Month after a dream start as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. In his first month at Spurs, Nuno was the only manager or head coach to win his first three matches of 2021/22 as he led Spurs to the top of the table […]
West Ham’s Antonio wins August PL Player of the Month
Michail Antonio’s record-breaking month for West Ham United has been recognised with August’s EA SPORTS Player of the Month award. It has been a stunning start to the 2021/22 campaign for Antonio, who scored four times and provided three assists in just three matches. His two goals in the 4-1 win over Leicester City meant […]
Banditry: Wanted notorious bandit, fuel suppliers, others arrested in Katsina
By Bashir Bello Police operatives said it has succeeded in arresting a Notorious bandit, one Auwal Aliyu, alias “DANKALLI” on its wanted list who terriorize Batsari local government area of Katsina State. In the same vein, two persons who were suspected to fuel suppliers to the bandits were arrested while 20 others were apprehended for flouting […]
We’re working towards decongesting Nigerian Ports, terminals – Customs
By Bashir Bello KANO – The Nigerian Custom Service, NCS on Friday said it is working tirelessly to ensure decongestion of abandoned and overtime cargoes in the Nigerian ports and terminal. The NCS Coordinator of Zone B, Acting ACG Uba Ahmed stated this while declaring open a one-day sensitization workshop organized for stakeholders in the […]
NYSC assures corps members of safety
The National Youth Service Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to the security and general welfare of corps members wherever they are deployed in the country. The Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave this assurance on Friday when he addressed the 2021, Batch ‘B’, Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Zamfara. READ […]
Delta Govt clarifies position on open grazing ban
Delta State Government on Friday explained that it was not acquiring lands for herdsmen as wrongly reported in some quarters. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu said in a statement in Asaba, that the bill before the State Assembly was for the regulation of livestock breeding, raring and marketing in the state. READ […]
NGO says bandits abduct over 1000 children since January
Save the Children International has urged the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to put in place mechanisms that would ensure the protection of schools and other learning environments.
