Police, military alert over planned attacks on schools, NYSC camps
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies have heightened security nationwide following intelligence indicating plans by suspected terrorists and other non-state actors to attack schools, places of worship, NYSC orientation camps and recreation centres during the ember months. The intelligence prompted the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters […]
Otto/Ilogbo residents’ battle for justice after demolition
By Ebunoluwa SessouFor residents of Ifesowapo, Ifeoluwa and Toluwani communities in Otto, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland, March 22, 2024, remains a day they say changed their lives forever. It was a Friday morning. What residents described as an unexpected arrival of officials and heavy-duty equipment allegedly turned homes and livelihoods into rubble within minutes. According […]
NYSC corps member installs solar lights, CCTV in Abia community
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member serving in Abia State, Ms Sandy Ukpono Ezekiel, has facilitated the installation of solar-powered lights and Closed-Circuit Television, CCTV, cameras in Amodudu village, Emede Ibeku Community, Umuahia North Local Government Area. Ezekiel, a graduate of Science Laboratory Technology from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, […]
Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
Tinubu to host June 12 documentary premiere October 1
President Bola Tinubu will serve as Chief Host at the national premiere of MKO, a documentary chronicling the June 12, 1993 presidential election, its annulment and the struggle that followed.
FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives
… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says MinisterBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and newborn mortality. Minister of State for Health and Social […]
