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Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG

Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG

IBADAN — Nine people, comprising four civilians and five security personnel, were killed during an operation to rescue victims abducted by suspected members of an international terrorist organisation in Oyo State, Director-General of the Department of State Services, Tosin Ajayi, has disclosed. Ajayi made the disclosure in an interview published by Premium Times, explaining that […]
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In Niger, the dead  draw salaries — SSG

In Niger, the dead draw salaries — SSG

Alhaji Hamidu Kadi-Kuta was appointed Head of Service, Niger State about three months ago. He was Chief of Protocol during the immediate past administration. He also served as Permanent Secretary in some ministries

FRSC records 513 accidents in three weeks

FRSC records 513 accidents in three weeks

Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, has disclosed that it recorded a number of 513 road accidents which occurred within August 11 and 31, this year, out of which it said, 224 was as a result of over speeding.

‘Why no end in sight to Lagos unnerving traffic’

‘Why no end in sight to Lagos unnerving traffic’

Prince Bisi Yusuf is a member, Lagos State House of Assembly and also Chairman, Committee on Transport, Commerce and Industry of the House. In this interview, he explains why Lagos State may not overcome traffic jam.

Dam OF Death: Kaduna threatens Abuja water supply

Dam OF Death: Kaduna threatens Abuja water supply

About 20 Kaduna communities are set for a showdown with the Federal Government for failing to fulfil its promise after being removed from their ancestral land on which the N60 billion Gurara Water Intake Dam was built

A heart failure and the journalist died

A heart failure and the journalist died

When she came to the premises of the Bauchi Radio Corporation, BRC, on August 6, 2014 to carry out her usual official duties of the day, there was no premonition that it would be her last day on earth.

Policemen/Okada riders’ clashes: Lagos residents cry out

Policemen/Okada riders’ clashes: Lagos residents cry out

Clashes between policemen and commercial motorcyclists popularly called Okada riders are as common in Lagos as traffic jams. More often than not, such clashes have led to injuries and death of innocent residents, especially commuters.

Impeachment saga rocks Lagos council

Impeachment saga rocks Lagos council

AS the general elections draw close, Lagos state has started witnessing some developments which were hitherto considered alien to the Centre of Excellence
The state controlled by the All Progressives Congress, APC, does not pretend over its exercising firm grip over its 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas.

The Customs officers, LASTMA face-off at Mile 2

The Customs officers, LASTMA face-off at Mile 2

CRISIS erupted at the Mile 2 office of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA ( Zone 22) at the weekend, when some officials of the Nigeria Customs launched an attack on men of the agency, vandalized four vehicles and destroyed valuables within the LASTMA premises.

Devastated by flood, Abuja residents cry out

Devastated by flood, Abuja residents cry out

Residents of Trademore Estate, Lugbe, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja are still counting their losses after they were held hostage for hours by a rampaging flood that over ran the estate recently. The flood, occasioned by a heavy downpour in Abuja, covered over 60 houses. Also affected was a Catholic Church still under construction, which was pulled down by the heavy flood.

Spirit of Lagos calls for entries for songs competition

Spirit of Lagos calls for entries for songs competition

As part of efforts aimed at changing the mindset of Lagos State residents towards their environment, public infrastructure and their fellow man, among others, the Spirit of Lagos, SOL, has invited Lagos residents to participate in a song competition to select a theme song that will resonate with Lagosians and promote the ideals of Lagos State.