Uganda maintains social media ban after election
Uganda said Sunday it would maintain a ban on social media platforms, while lifting a nationwide internet block hours after longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of national elections. The internet was blocked two days before polls opened on Thursday. While the government said that was necessary to curb “misinformation”, the United Nations […]
Terrorism Financing: Former COAS Lt Gen Faruk files N1.5bn defamation suit against Ali-Keffi, others
Retired Lieutenant General (Dr) Faruk Yahaya, former Chief of Army Staff and Zarumman Sokoto, has filed a N1.5 billion defamation suit against Major General Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (rtd) and other media outlets at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.
Uganda’s Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large
The result hands the 81-year-old Museveni the decisive victory he sought to bolster his political position as speculation mounts about his eventual succession.
Retired CP Fatai Owoseni honoured as Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State
The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on being conferred with the prestigious traditional title of Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State.
Nigerian Army records milestone as militants voluntarily surrender in Cross River
By Kingsley Omonobi Calabar — The Nigerian Army has recorded a significant milestone in efforts to enhance peace, security, and stability within its 13 Brigade Area of Responsibility following the voluntary surrender of militants under the Cross River State Government’s amnesty programme in Akpabuyo Local Government Area. The development was confirmed on Saturday by Major […]
Gunmen kill police officer, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo
Unidentified gunmen have attacked Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin, near Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a police officer and abducting a Chinese expatriate, the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed.
