Plateau Assembly crisis: Rival thugs clash as embattled speaker, colleagues meet
The crisis rocking the Plateau State House of Assembly continued on Monday as rival thugs supporting the two contending sides clashed at the assembly’s complex […]
Month: November 2021
NSCDC debunks report on alleged infiltration of bandits to Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Kano State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has debunked the reports making the round […]
Rep urges judicial officers to exercise caution in issuing ex-parte orders
Rep. Onofiok Luke, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, has urged judicial officers to exercise more caution in issuing ex-parte, conflicting and questionable […]
Invasion of Justice Odili’s resident: NHRC demands prosecution of perpetrators
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the prosecution of those responsible for the unlawful invasion of the […]
2023: Get commitment from politicians before voting for them – ex-Naval officer
Retired Cdr. Monde-Umo An ex-Naval officer, retired Cdr. Matthew Monde-Umo, on Monday in Lagos urged voters to get commitment from politicians before voting for them […]
Oyo Govt partners music artist, Baron Toy, to groom young talents
The Oyo State Government says it will partner with new musical artist, Oluwatoyin Okuwobi, also known as “Baron Toy” to groom young music talents in […]
Zamfara Govt. approves re-opening of 7 weekly markets
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has approved the re-opening of seven weekly markets that were earlier closed as part of […]
Messi keen on Barcelona return as technical director
Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain was over. He said he […]
Troops repel kidnap of Catholic Bishop In Imo
By BABARA KALU, Owerri – Nigeria Army troops have repelled an attempted kidnap and robbery of Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic […]
About 17 people injured in Tokyo train attack
Seventeen people were injured in a knife and arson attack on a train in Tokyo on Sunday night, according to the police. The arrested suspect […]
Wike gives FG 48-hour ultimatum to probe raid on Justice Odili’s residence
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to probe the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili. […]
Nigeria lost N898.93bn to pipeline vandalism, theft in 9 months
Between January and September 2021, Nigeria lost N898.93bn to crude oil losses and repairs of vandalised pipelines, among others, documents obtained from the Nigerian National […]
Security forces “neutralizes” 170 suspected rebels in Ethiopia
Security forces in Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state have “neutralized” 170 suspected Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebels, state media outlet Ethiopia News Agency (ENA) reported on […]
25 bank robbery suspects killed in gun battle with police in Brazil
At least 25 bank robbery suspects were killed on Sunday in two clashes with Brazilian authorities in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, police said. […]
I’ll continue to invest in infrastructural devt in Osun – Gov. Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has said his administration will continue to invest in infrastructural development for socio-economic well-being of the people in the state. […]
Masari’s Chief of staff disowns 2023 campaign posters, says it is blackmail
The Chief of Staff to Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state, Alhaji Muntari Lawal, on Sunday, in Katsina, emphatically said he had no plans to […]
Thembisa 10: Nigeria’s mission, doctors in S/Africa condemn ploy to defame Nigeria
The Nigerian Mission in South Africa and the Nigerian Doctors Forum South Africa (NDF-SA) have condemned attempts allegedly by the Independent Media Group (IMG) in […]
Award-winning Zenith Bank posts N180bn PBT in 9 months amid headwinds
Zenith Bank Plc has posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N180 billion, for the nine months ended Sept. 30, amid headwinds, the Group’s unaudited […]
Military airstrikes kill 37 terrorists, scores injured in Sambisa Forest
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has said the Joint troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States […]
APC National leadership ‘ll resolve crisis in Oyo- NCC Chairman
Prof. Adeolu Akande, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, says national leadership of the party will resolve the lingering crisis […]