Community demands justice as land dispute leaves vigilante officer hospitalised
A lingering land dispute in Umualumaku, Uzoagba community, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has escalated into violence, leaving a local vigilante officer severely injured and sparking calls for justice.
No country meets all citizens’ expectations, says NOA
Mr. David Akoji, Director of Special Duties and Zonal Operations at the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has stated that no country in the world has fully met the expectations of its citizens.
China honours Nigerian soldiers, reaffirms peace at WWII anniversary
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, has paid tribute to Nigerian soldiers who fought during the Second World War, saying their sacrifices alongside the Chinese people contributed to the global victory over fascism 80 years ago. Speaking at a symposium organised by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja to mark […]
3.2 million prepaid meters scheme suffers setback, Nigerians ‘hold night vigil’ to purchase product – Investigation
Nigerians struggle with crippling power supply across the country, access to prepaid meter has taken the center stage as customers battle bottlenecks …
Sokoto in perpetual mourning: 36 dead in one month
…as boat mishaps push fatalities to 74 since 2020 •Govt blamed for neglect of water transport safety By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto State has once again been thrown into mourning as tragic boat mishaps continue to ravage riverine communities, exposing the glaring neglect of water transportation safety and the repeated failure of authorities to protect vulnerable citizens. […]
Fubara returns to office in three weeks —Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has hinted that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will be reinstated on September 18, stressing that the coast is now clear for the lifting of the state of emergency declared in the state.
PDP: 2027 potential running mates from the North emerge
THE People’s Democratic Party’s decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South has changed the shape of the race.
Looming Crisis in Universities: Professors earn N633,333, senators ‘N21 million’
University lecturers in the country are once again poised for a showdown with the government over a number of welfare issues, chief among which is their salary structure that they want enhanced.
Troops ‘kill’ 12 terrorists, ‘recover’ assorted arms, ammunition in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of Joint Task Force, North East ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) say they have neutralised 12 suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists after operations at various locations of Mafa local government area of Borno state. Mafa in Borno Central Senatorial District is about 59.8kms drive from Maiduguri, the state capital. Sources […]
Olugbon felicitates Onoh, hails contributions to National development
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, His Royal Majesty Oba Francis Olushola Alao, has extended warm birthday felicitations to renowned conservationist and clinical psychologist, Dr. Josef Umunnakwe Onoh, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian whose contributions to democracy, public service, and environmental preservation stand out. In a congratulatory message, Oba Alao commended Dr. Onoh, an All Progressives […]
‘Wanted kidnap kingpin’, 21 others arrested in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has arrested an alleged wanted kidnap kingpin identified as Yusuf Muhamed, at Orokam in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state. Also arrested are 21 other suspects over kidnap incidents in that part of the state. It was gathered that the wanted kidnapper was apprehended during […]
