Police probe death of Law School Student in Lagos hostel
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old female student of the Nigerian Law School at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the student, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was […]
Govt beefs up security at Okpai IPP over threats
SECURITY has been fortified at the Federal Government-owned Independent Power Project (IPP) at Kwale/Okpai in Delta State, following threats by aggrieved Ndokwa natives to disrupt the project over alleged refusal of the National Agip Oil Compnay (NAOC) to step down electricity to the people.
Don’t brand us militants, community warns
YOUTHS and chiefs of Labobulouseigha autonomous community in Burutu local government area of Delta State yesterday said that they should not be branded as militants, as they were merely fighting for their rights from Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) which operates in their community.
Christians hail Yar’Adua on amnesty
CHRISTIAN leaders in the troubled Niger Delta, yesterday hailed the Federal Executive Council’s decision to approve the sum of N179.13 billion for 44 projects in the nine states of the region, saying it was a welcome development that could lead to genuine and lasting peace and justice.
Fuel scarcity: Marketers get import approval
INDICATIONS emerged yesterday that the Federal Government may have succumbed to pressure on the issuance of import approval for marketers to resume importation of petroleum products across the country, raising hopes of improvement in fuel supply in the country.
UPTH to treat bone marrow, renal failure cases – MD
Sick Nigerians who desire bone marrow transplant and those with renal failure could now be treated at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), outgoing Chief Medical Director, Dr. Uriel S. Etawo, has said.
