2027: Zamfara ADC candidate vows to tackle insecurity
By Idris Salisu, Gusau The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara State, Alhaji Bulyaminu Yusuf Shinkafi, has pledged to tackle insecurity and restore peace in the state if elected governor in 2027. Shinkafi made the pledge on Thursday night during a campaign rally in Gusau, where he identified security as a […]
Rivers varsity expels final-year student over social media content
The management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has expelled a final-year student of the Department of English Language and Literary Studies, Miss Onyewuenyi Chiamaka Nora.
Wike orders demolition of illegal beer parlours in Asokoro
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Friday directed security agencies and the Department of Development Control to immediately dismantle unauthorised beer parlours operating in the Asokoro axis.
PDP alleges plot to disrupt PVC collection in Ogun, urges tight security
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has alleged a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the ongoing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collection exercise, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to strengthen security at collection centres across the state. In a […]
Customs uncovers ₦3.67bn drug haul in imported cars, spare parts
The importation of illicit drugs concealed in used vehicles and automobile spare parts has come under scrutiny following the interception of two 40-foot containers containing suspected narcotics worth an estimated ₦3.67 billion at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.
Rivers LP backs Wike-led Rainbow Coalition, assures members of fair share
The Rivers State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has declared its support for the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, while expressing confidence that the party would secure its interests in the new political arrangement.
