By John Alechenu, Abuja Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has said Nigeria does not need another third-term controversy for a president to secure a lifetime presidency, arguing that all it takes is a National Assembly unable to assert its independence. Melaye spoke at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, expressing concern over what […]

By Dickson Omobola Airport Police Command has arraigned a 47-year-old suspect, Mark Agbor, over impersonation and unauthorized access to restricted areas. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Adeola, said the suspect, a staff member of Pathfinders International Limited, was handed over to the International Division of the Airport Police Command by the Provost Investigation […]

By John Alechenu, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has described politicians who avoid public debates as “empty upstairs”, saying they lack the intellectual capacity to address Nigeria’s economic and social challenges. Adebayo spoke on Tuesday night, October 13, during a live appearance on Talking It Real, hosted by […]

….Rider: Kidnappers reportedly demanded N120m ransom for three victims By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Three persons abducted by gunmen at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Idi Ayunre, in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, have regained their freedom after six days in captivity, amid reports that a ransom was paid to secure […]

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Anambra State Government has cautioned commercial bus drivers against violating the rule of law and regulations governing the transport sector. The Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Edward Ibuzor, gave the warning while inaugurating the newly consolidated 20-member executive committee of the Anambra State Drivers Welfare Association (ASDWA). Ibuzor said that, […]