Senate urges Acting IGP, security agencies to investigate Ebonyi killings
The Senate has called on the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the killings and kidnapping of citizens in Ebonyi state by alleged herdsmen. The upper chamber made the call amid resolutions…
Police Kill 4 Pirates, One Robbery Suspect In Akwa Ibom State
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said four sea pirates were shot dead, while three others escaped during a gun battle with the police. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macedon, stated on Wednesday in a press release made…
PDP Reconciliation Committee Lauds South West Leaders over Successful Congress
The National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the leadership of the party in Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Lagos, Osun, and the Ogun States for the successful conduct of the zonal congress in Osogbo, where…
For the First time in the History of Federal University of Technology Owerri, A woman emerges as the New Vice-Chancellor.
For the First time in the Federal University of Technology Owerri, A woman emerges as the New Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Mrs. Nnenna Otti has been Declared winner and will most likely assume duties as the 8th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal…
Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine: Denmark permanently discontinues use
Denmark on Wednesday became the first country to perntly stop using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. This is following news of its possible link to very rare blood clot cases, health authorities said. The decision will push back the scheduled conclusion of…
Nigerian soldier commits suicide in Borno
A soldier identified as Kila Jima fighting Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state has reportedly committed suicide. Information gathered is that the soldier was a corporal in the Army’s 152 Battalion, Banki, he ⅝suddenly cocked his rifle and shot himself…
Ex-President Compaore to face murder charges over killing of Thomas Sankara during 1987 coup
The exiled former president of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, is to be tried for the murder of the man he ousted in a 1987 coup, Thomas Sankara The case was sent to the military tribunal in the capital, Ouagadougou, after…