Gunmen abduct two farmers in Ondo, demand N10m ransom
…Police launch rescue operation By Dayo Johnson, Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted two farmers in Ifira, an agrarian community in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources said the attackers ambushed the victims on their way to the farm and whisked them into a nearby forest. A family member of one of the […]
LASHMA, foundation kickoff free health insurance to vulnerable in Badagry communities
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, in its drive to ensure that vulnerable residents in the State, have access to quality and equitable healthcare, has launched a two-day EKO Social Health Alliance, EKOSHA, community storm at Badagry Division in collaboration with Health District V and DIDE Foundation The Permanent Secretary, LASHMA, […]
FG targets additional 300,000bpd oil production with 2026 bid round
•Offers 37 blocks to investors, targets 500m barrels reserve addition Why 13 blocks returned to basket, NUPRC By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government yesterday said the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round is expected to deliver an additional 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate production within three years Speaking at the […]
M-East war: Almost 100 US troops injured in recent weeks — Pentagon
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report Nearly 100 US service members have been injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon has said. This is even as Tehran launched a wave of reprisals to the tenth consecutive night of attacks.President Donald Trump vowed to take care of the Houthi rebels […]
Abacha’s regime marked by brutal repression, rights abuses, says ex-DSS operative
Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has described the regime of late military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha, as one of “extreme authoritarianism and brutal repression.” The retired intelligence officer added that Abacha’s regime was marked by widespread human rights violations and political persecution. Amachree made the remarks […]
Tinubu approves new army battalion for Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State […]
