This is as he reiterated his commitment to running inclusive government, ensure even development of all sectors of the economy and create jobs.

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UGWUNAGBO — The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Obuikem Nduka, over the alleged rape of an eight-year-old girl in Ihie Ukwu community, Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, who is from Amapu Uba village in the community, was alleged to have accosted the victim while […]

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Dolapo Tanimola, insisting that the cases must not be ignored. Falana, in a statement titled, “These Deaths Must Not Be Swept Under […]

By Adesina Wahab The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone B South-South, led by Comrade Victor Ogechukwu Anthony, has given the Bayelsa State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), seven days to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for the gruesome murder of Comrade Stanley […]

… Oxford-led research to strengthen Nigeria’s vaccine surveillance, boost public confidence By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s battle against fake and substandard vaccines has received a major boost as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, joined a £3.7 million international research consortium aimed at strengthening vaccine quality surveillance and protecting millions of […]

According to the former Anambra State governor, the country’s security challenges have spread beyond states traditionally associated with insurgency and banditry.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Motorists in Lagos are experiencing traffic disruptions around Anthony Village bus stop along Fusho Williams Avenue following the commencement of rehabilitation work on the damaged service lane. The closure, which affects a major route linking Fadeyi, Gbagada, Oshodi and Ikorodu Road, has resulted in slow movement as excavation work and other construction […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY has destroyed a hideout allegedly used by suspected militants terrorising coastal communities in Ine Ikoridung, a settlement in Cross River State. The operation followed intelligence reports that the group had relocated to the area after sustained pressure from security forces. The Base Information Officer, NNS […]

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has vowed that members of the Christian body will continue preaching in commercial buses and other public places despite the proposed restriction on such activities. Oke, who spoke during a church sermon on Sunday, criticised the National Assembly over the proposed legislation, describing […]

He explained that before the Executive Bill is presented to the President, there would be a consultation on the completed draft

By Dennis Agbo The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has dismissed the ongoing public debate surrounding the President’s newly published Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form as a product of “sheer political mischief […]

The bishops had reportedly expressed concern over the rising cost of living, worsening insecurity and the country’s political direction, urging the Federal Government to intensify efforts to address the mounting challenges confronting Nigerians.

By Adeola Badru Leaders of the OBIdient and Kwankwasiyya movements in the diaspora have forged a partnership aimed at promoting democratic participation, civic engagement and national development in Nigeria. The collaboration was announced at the inaugural OBIdient–Kwankwasiyya Global Diaspora Conference held in the United Kingdom, where participants resolved to deepen cooperation and mobilise Nigerians abroad […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Nigeria on Saturday joined the Government and people of the Republic of Benin to commemorate the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the longstanding ties of friendship, regional cooperation and shared commitment to peace and security between the two neighbouring countries. The colourful celebration, held at the iconic Amazone Square in Cotonou, featured […]

— Seeks police neutrality before governorship election By John Alechenu, Abuja The Adeleke Campaign Organisation has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alleging misuse of police powers in Osun State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The campaign also called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to reassure Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force […]