Army appoints Ajose Theatre Commander, Osifo Pensions Board chairman
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness. Under the new postings, Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose has been appointed Theatre Commander, Joint Task […]
APC appoints Delta Ossai Into presidential campaign council
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Mr Ossai Ovie Success, has been appointed as a Member of the Presidential Campaign Council New Media Committee ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Tuesday, Ossai expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the leadership of the […]
How intelligence, technology, VCRU are closing in on Auchi–Okene kidnappers
By AKINDELE ADEGEBO For years, the Auchi–Okene–Abuja highway and its surrounding communities have carried a reputation that no Nigerian traveller would wish to associate with a journey home: the fear of being watched, followed, and intercepted by men who know the roads, the settlements, and the forests better than almost anyone. For criminal gangs operating […]
Rivers anti-juju bye-law unconstitutional — Group
By Samuel Oyadongha PORT HARCOURT — The proposed bye-law by the Tai Local Government Council of Rivers State seeking to prohibit the invocation of “harmful juju” has been described as unconstitutional and legally untenable by the Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AFAW. National Director of the group, Dr Leo Igwe, in a statement, said the proposed […]
C’River tightens grip on private, mission schools ahead of new session
The Cross River State Government has rolled out fresh compliance rules for private and mission schools ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session, warning proprietors to strictly adhere to approved regulations or risk sanctions, including withdrawal of operating licences.
2027: C’River elders back Otu for second term
The Cross River State Elders’ Forum has thrown its weight behind Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second-term ambition, citing his strides in security, healthcare and infrastructure.
