The IGP, media malice and national security
By Umar Bako In recent times – and more particularly following the issue of the emplacement of a fixed tenure of office, which is being responded to from different perspectives – the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seems to be caught up in the eye of a media storm – or at least the […]
Nigeria moves to strengthen health system amid global aid decline – Pate
“However, it is unwise for any country to rely entirely on another for the health and lives of its population,” he stated.
Oyetola reaffirms commitment to marine resource devt
—Highlight key sector achievementsBy Henry OjeluLagos, February 13, 2025 – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing Nigeria’s vast marine resources for economic growth and national development. Speaking on Thursday at an interactive session with the Guild of Editors in Lagos, Oyetola highlighted key initiatives […]
Fenerbahce, Real Sociedad earn wins in Europa League play-offs
Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce won 3-0 at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off tie Thursday, while Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 away to Midtjylland.
3 suspected armed robbers neutralized in Abuja
A joint security team consisting of personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Army and local vigilante group have neutralised three suspected armed robbers in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. She said the suspected armed robbers […]
Lagos Govt. to demosh illegal structures on Banana Island
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin marking illegal buildings on Banana Island for demolition, by Monday. Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made the announcement at a stakeholders meeting on Banana Island, on Thursday. He said that the buildings were encroaching on prohibited areas, violating building […]
Zelensky says Putin ‘peace’ comments not to be trusted
But Trump on Thursday insisted Ukraine will be “part of” negotiations and that he was convinced Putin “wants peace”.
Military recovers aircraft engines from crash sites – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops have recovered two calibrated aircraft engines from a long-time unidentified aircraft crash site in the northeast.
Ohinoyi Stool: Court halts execution as Kogi govt appeals
Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered a stay of execution on the removal of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ahmed Anaje, pending the outcome of an appeal filed by the state government.
Benue to complement FG’s dualization of 250km Makurdi-Enugu highway – Gov Alia
Benue State would complement the efforts of federal government to fast-track the completion of the ongoing dualization of the 250km Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu road.
US sanctions ICC chief prosecutor over Israel investigations
The United States on Thursday sanctioned the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court over the ICC’s investigations targeting US personnel as well as alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
