Police repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted over rosewood smuggling
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has repatriated a Chinese national, Zhang Shijie, to Guangzhou, China, following his arrest in Nigeria over alleged large-scale smuggling of endangered African Rosewood. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to Iniedu, […]
Bandits attack, rename over 60 Plateau communities
The situation is similar in neighbouring Benue State where two-third of the communities are presently under the control of foreign invaders
How I exorcised witches and wizards at the power sector, Prof. Chinedu Nebo
•What I did during the civil war By Fred Iwenjora Former minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Ositadinma Nebo has been at the top of Nigeria’s education sector having been Deputy Vice chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Vice Chancellor, University of NIgeria Nsukka, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, and now […]
Two thirds of our communities under herdsmen’s control — Benue Royal Father
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Attacks by armed herdsmen in Benue state date back to 2011 when they invaded communities in Gwer West Local Government Area, which has since spread to about 20 out of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The incursions led to the sacking of several communities and the displacement of […]
Three in police net over possession of human parts
The Ogun State Police command said it has arrested three persons over unlawful possession of human parts in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Ebonyi leadership tussle: One killed, two injured, others missing
One person was shot dead, two injured, and others missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo, in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State over a leadership tussle in the community.
Human trafficking: 231 Nigerians to arrive Lagos Friday after rescue in Ghana
No fewer than 231 Nigerians are expected to arrive in Lagos on Friday following the rescue of 219 young nationals trafficked to Ghana and coerced into cybercrime activities.
Over 31,000 students fail 2024 WASSCE in Lagos, despite N1.5bn funding
LAGOS — THE Lagos State government, yesterday, revealed that 31,596 students from public secondary schools failed the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, sparking concern over the state of education in the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, disclosed this during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, […]
Catholic Church confirms abduction of priest in Kaduna
Rev. Fr Jacob Shanet, Chancellor of Kafanchan Diocese, said the incident occurred at about 12:15 am on Thursday at the residence of the kidnapped priest in Kurmin Risga.
How two suspects attempted to sell 4-year-old boy for ₦2.7m in Imo – Police
The Imo State Police Command on Thursday announced the arrest of two female suspects allegedly involved in a child trafficking operation, in which they attempted to sell a 4-year-old boy, Jaffa Umar, for ₦2.7 million.
Gunmen kill man, kidnap wife 13 days after wedding in Nasarawa
The assailants invaded the home of the newly-wedded couple at about 11 p.m. They shot the man and abducted the wife
How Lagos DPO defied court order, detained 2 mechanics, threatened to flog car owner
‘It took three more court sittings and a formal order from the magistrate before the car was finally released. Even then, the DPO hurled insults at me and threatened to flog me’
Yabatech student shot dead after exams
Eyewitnesses said the victim, who remains unidentified, was approached by a group of young men who shot him twice at close range before fleeing the scene.
664m workers globally earn poverty wages
664 million workers worldwide do not earn enough to lift themselves and their families out of poverty; that is one in every 5 workers
Your reforms inflict hunger, poverty on masses, NLC tells IMF delegation
NLC received the IMF Resident Representative for Nigeria, Christian H. Ebeke, and, Axel Schimmelpfennig from Washington
FG tasks council to deepen safety awareness
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA THE Federal Government has charged the new executive of the National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria, NISCN, to identify and coordinate the various advocacy platforms for effective management of Occupational Safety and Health, OSH, awareness creation in both public and private sectors by critical stakeholders. The Director, Occupational Safety and Health department […]
