Proliferation, excesses of vigilante groups could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity – ICG
The International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that the proliferation and excesses of vigilante organisations could aggravate Nigeria’s security challenges if unchecked. This warning is contained in a new published report titled ‘Managing Vigilantism in Nigeria: A Near-Term Necessity’. The…
NURTW appoints Lagos caretaker committee after MC Oluomo’s removal
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has appointed a Caretaker Committee for the Lagos State chapter. National President, Tajudeen Baruwa, made the announcement in a statement on Friday. Baruwa said the nine-man committee will oversee and coordinate operations…
2023 PRESIDENCY: What Osinabjo told Olubadan in Ibadan
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared his readiness to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. He spoke on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, during a courtesy call at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun Ali-Iwo Okunmade…
WAR: Russia finally gives reason for invasion of Ukraine
Russia has for the first time given the reason for invading Ukraine. Russia said that the goal of its invasion war with Ukraine is to take “full control” over the southern Region of the country as well as the eastern…
BREAKING: Fresh bomb explosion rocks Jalingo
Suspected Improvised Explosive Ordinance Devices (IEODs) has again exploded on Friday at Nukkai, in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The incident, CDAnews gathered, occurred at a drinking joint in Nukkai, which is located along Jalingo/Wukari road. The suspect, as…
2023: Wike turned himself to God, can’t pay retirees in Rivers – Dakuku Peterside
A former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dakuku Peterside, has accused the state governor, Nyesom Wike, of failing to pay government retirees. In a statement by his media team, Peterside alleged that the current administration…
Anambra: Police declare Stone, 11 others wanted for murder, terrorism
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday declared 12 persons wanted for different crimes in Anambra State. The suspects are accused of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. Others are burglary, malicious damage, and…
Insecurity: How to end unknown gunmen saga in South East – Gov Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the best way to tame the unknown gunmen wreaking havoc in the South East is to invest in security intelligence. The governor who is also seeking the presidential ticket of the Peoples…
Rivers State governorship aspirant, Dagogo denies stepping down ambition
A member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Farah Dagogo on Friday alleged that some elements in the state were bent on pushing falsehood against his 2023 governorship ambition. He described those peddling rumours that he stepped down his…
ASUU Strike: Buhari govt to be dragged to court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, on Friday threatened to sue President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over the lingering strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. SERAP said it is suing the Buhari administration for refusing…