Associates of late Maj-Gen Rabe Abubakar demand stronger action on insecurity
By Kingsley Omonobi Some coursetmates, colleagues and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), former Director of Defence Information, have called for urgent reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture, describing his death in bandits’ captivity as a stark reminder of the country’s worsening insecurity. The group, represented by retired Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi, Ambassador […]
Report child abuse cases to me, Nonye Soludo urges ndi Anambra
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged residents of the state to promptly report cases of child abuse and other emergencies through the state’s emergency lines. Mrs. Soludo made the appeal during a visit to 10-year-old Chiziterem, who is receiving treatment in hospital […]
Why I didn’t substitute Ronaldo against DR Congo – Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has stood firmly behind his decision to play Cristiano Ronaldo for the entirety of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo, despite growing backlash over the veteran forward’s performance.
We cannot rest until insecurity ends — Deji of Akure tells Tinubu, security agencies
— Seeks release of kidnaped Oyo students, teachers By Dayo Johnson Akure The Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, has described the security challenges in the South West and Nigeria as a whole as worrisome. Oba Aladelusi appealed to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the timely rescue of […]
One Year Anniversary: OSOPADEC spends N4bn on abandoned projects in Ondo oil communities
— Aiyedatiwa to commission projects By Dayo Johnson Akure An intervention agency, the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, OSOPADEC, has expended over N4 billion to complete abandoned and inherited projects across oil-producing communities in the state. The chairman of the commission, Prince Biyi Poroye, disclosed this during the official flag-off of the 1-kilometre […]
Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls ‘fools’
US President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of offering concessions to end the war “fools”, ahead of negotiations in Switzerland on implementing the deal.
