Klinsmann condemns attack on Obi, warns of grave threat to democracy
Klinsmann said the attack, which reportedly occurred at the private residence of John Odigie-Oyegun in Edo State, must be treated with the utmost seriousness.
Troops arrest 3 suspects conveying fabrics to Boko Haram, ISWAP
By Ndahi Marama Maiduguri —Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, yesterday, intercepted a Toyota pick-up truck conveying three suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. Sources revealed that upon the interception, which took place about 0830A on Monday, troops recovered large textile fabrics used by terrorists for uniforms […]
2 fishermen killed in Benue ambush by armed herders
By Peter Duru Makurdi —Two fishermen have been reportedly killed in an ambush by armed herdsmen in Obishu community of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A source in the area disclosed that the victims were waylaid by the killer herdsmen late Monday while at their mud fishing pond to harvest their fish. The […]
Tinubu to opposition: Elections not conducted on social media
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, told opposition elements and party faithful that “elections are not conducted on social media platforms. Nigerians conduct elections.”
Naira appreciates to N1,359/$ in official market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,359 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.However the Naira remained stable at N1,360 per dollar in the parallel market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,359 per dollar from N1,353.5 per […]
WHO probes hydrocarbon exposure in Ogoniland
THE World Health Organisation has begun a comprehensive health study of Ogoniland, Rivers State, to investigate the prevalence of ailments associated with long-term exposure to hydrocarbons.
