Boko Haram, Bandits Go Wild, kill at least Six, abduct 40
Boko Haram insurgents and unidentified gunmen have gone on a killing and kidnapping spree in various parts of Nigeria this weekend, killing at least five persons and abducting no less…
NDLEA Arrests Drug trafficker with cocaine Wraps worth N423m
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an intending air passenger, Okonkwo Chimezie Henry, who wraps of cocaine worth N423 million. NDLEA arrested Okonkwo at the Murtala Muhammed International…
Uzodinma Assures Northers of Safety in Imo
Northerners living in Imo State have been assured of their safety and stay in the state by the governor, Hope Uzodinma. The governor gave the assurance when he met with…
Fulanis demand compensation for Sarkin displaced from Igangan
Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria has demanded compensation of Sarikin Fulani Igangan, Alh Salihu AbdulKadir, who was displaced from Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo…
Finally, South-East sets up joint security outfit codenamed EBUBEAGU
The South-East region on Sunday announced the has launched its own joint security outfit codenamed EBUBEAGU. Imo State Government disclosed this on its official Twitter handle “South-East Governors set up…
Editorial: The ignominious sacking of IGP Adamu
There cannot be any question on the right and privilege of the President to hire and fire any minister, head of government agency or parastatal; but the melodramatic sacking of…
I’m taking a short rest in London – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a medical check-up, has said he is taking “a short rest” in London. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement issued by…
Africa Needs $12b to procure and distribute Covid-19 Vaccines
Africa needs around $12bn to procure and distribute sufficient numbers of Covid-19 vaccines to achieve adequate protection against the virus, the World Bank and IMF said in a report at…
Jim Ovia’s University, 19 Others, get provisional licenses
Twenty newly established private universities, including James Hope University owned by Dr. Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank, have been given their provisional licenses. The licenses were given by the…
Nigerian Army loses Officer, 10 others in Benue Ambush
The Nigerian Army says it has lost one officer ad 10 soldiers who were killed in an ambush attack by unknown gunmen in Benue State. A statement by the Army…