Police foil kidnap attempt in Katsina, kill 3 suspects
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has foiled a kidnap attempt along Dutsinma-Kankara highway, killing three suspects in the process. ASP […]
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TCN able to transmit 8,100mw of 13,000mw of electricity generated, laments vandalism
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) currently has capacity to transmit 8,100mw of the about 13,000mw of electricity generated. “We are supposed to be […]
ECOWAS commends Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia for peaceful polls
The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS), has commended the peaceful resolution of the disputes of the February general elections in Nigeria, Sierra […]
Gov. Alia needs no spokesperson in the Villa, says Jime
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has not recruited anyone to speak on his behalf in Aso Rock Villa, the immediate past Executive Secretary, Nigerian […]
Obongship Tussle: Respect S’Court judgment on selection of Obong – Traditional Council
The Cross River Traditional Council says the selection of the Obong is its exclusive responsibility and legitimacy recognized by the Constitution of the Obong’s […]
I love APC and can never work against it, says Gov. Alia
Benue governor Hyacinth Alia says he has special love for his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and will never work against it. Alia’s vow […]
Crash: Reverse the trend, set up joint taskforce, corps Marshal orders personnel
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – As part of efforts to reduce road traffic crashes across the country, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety […]
ECOWAS Summit: Tinubu advocates good governance to counter coups in West Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African […]
Police retirees petition AIGs, IGP over Contribution Pension Scheme
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Retired police officers have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and all Assistant Inspector General […]
Senators donate N109m to victims of Kaduna drone misfire
Senators on Sunday donated one month’s salaries amounting to N109 million to victims of the Dec. 3 military drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi […]
NDLEA nabs businessman with large consignments of cocaine at Enugu airport
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) on Saturday 9th December 2023 intercepted at the Akanu Ibiam […]
NDLEA arrests groom, 25 others during drug abuse competition at wedding party
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disrupted a pre-wedding ceremony in Katsina where a drug abuse […]
ECOWAS says political stability, security crucial for prosperity
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stressed the importance of political stability, peace and security for the prosperity of the region. […]
C’River deputy governor supports Ochon-Obubra Catholic Parish
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, and his entourage, on Sunday, 10th December, […]
FOI: ‘Disclose how much oil Nigeria produces and exports daily,’ SERAP tells NNPC
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian […]
Islamic countries urge U.S. to pressure Israel on Gaza ceasefire
Several Arab and Islamic countries have called on the United States to play a “broader role” in pressuring Israel into accepting a ceasefire in the […]
Military leadership not complicit in Kaduna bombing– N/East elders
The North East Elders for Restoration and Development (NEERD) has described as malicious and insensitive, insinuations that the military leadership was complicit in the […]
Enugu Govt trains 21 fire officers to stem fire outbreaks
The Enugu State Government has trained 21 fire officers on operational strategies and use of modern fire-fighting equipment to stem fire outbreaks and […]
ECOWAS holds meeting in Abuja
The 64th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Heads of State and Government is holding in Abuja, Nigeria. The […]
16 dead, 27 injured in Kaduna-Abuja expressway auto-crash – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command has said no fewer than 16 persons died and 27 sustained injuries in a road crash […]