The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in addressing the root causes of banditry and insecurity in the South East region. The house recommended improved intelligence gathering, community engagement, and enhanced coordination among security agencies. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Paul Namchi […]

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said plans are in progress to deploy mystery shoppers equipped with body cameras to assess the performance of security agencies at both arrival and departure screening areas.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, in Asaba, raised the prospects of enhanced overall development of the state as he assented to the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of N979,228,818,719 billion. The approved budget is made up of N630.461 billion as capital expenditure, while N349.767 billion is for recurrent expenditure. While signing the budget […]

The Obidient Movement has issued a warning of nationwide protests should human rights lawyer and activist, Barr. Dele Farotimi, remain in detention. Farotimi was reportedly arrested on the orders of a magistrate court over allegations of defaming Chief Afe Babalola, SAN.

Dressed in a white singlet with a scarf tied around his head, Frank crouched near a muddy pit, preparing to plunge his hands into the soil in search of gold.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Commissioner of Police, Edo State Police Command, Umoru Ozigi has ordered investigation into death of the former Edo State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin after he was said to have had an encounter with some policemen where he was allegedly flagged down and the […]

International Air Transport Association, IATA, has said Americas and Middle East airlines suffered a decrease in demand in October 2024 when compared to October 2023.

Afrobeats sensation Asake has been named Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artiste for 2024, cementing his place as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Nigerian music.

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the appointment of Dr Anthonia Njoku as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the state Specialist Hospital. The appointment is contained in a statement by Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the Edo Government(SSG) on Wednesday in Benin. According to him, the appointment takes effect from Dec. 4. Ikhilor […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant achievements in its anti-drug campaign, with the arrest of 14,480 suspected drug traffickers, including 15 drug barons, and the seizure of over 2.4 million kilograms of illicit drugs between January and October 2024.