Drug War: NDLEA officers attacked, engaged in gunfight in Edo forest
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have repelled a rain of bullets from armed hoodlums who blocked all roads in Opuje community, Owan West local government area of Edo State, to prevent the anti-narcotic operatives from accessing…
Kaduna bombing error won’t deter fight against terrorism —Defence minister.
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello, Matawallen Maradun, has said that the Army’s bombing error at Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, which led to the death of no fewer than 100 persons will…
Demolition: Court freezes Kano Govt accounts over N30bn compensation
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has granted a garnishee order freezing not fewer than 24 bank accounts belonging to the Kano State government, over N30 billion compensation to Incorporated Trustees of Masalachi Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association,…
FG orders Julius Berger back to site on N199bn Bodo-Bonny road project
The Minister of Works Sen. David Umahi has ordered Julius Berger PLC, the contractor handling the 35-kilometer Bodo-Bonny road and bridge project in Rivers State, to return to the site and ensure its timely completion. The Minister emphasized the urgency…
Obaseki’s CPS resigns in protest five months after appointment
Obaseki’s CPS resigns in protest five months after appointment AvatarBy The Nation on December 5, 2023 Andrew Okungbowa, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) of Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has resigned from his position. He cited his dissatisfaction…
EFCC chairman labels 70% of Nigerian university students as internet fraudsters
EFCC chair Ola Olukoyede claimed that seven of 10 Nigerian students are internet fraudsters. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has labeled 70 percent of Nigerian university students as internet fraudsters. According to a statement on…
VIOs can arrest traffic offenders, FRSC clarifies
VIOs can arrest traffic offenders, FRSC clarifies FRSC says Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have legal backing to arrest traffic offenders, depending on the state within which they operate. Deputy Corps Marshal at the FRSC, Mr Bisi Kazeem, stated in Abuja…
Osimhen, Oshoala make final three-man list for Men, Women for CAF Player of the Year
Osimhen, Oshoala make final three-man list for Men and women for CAF Player of the Year Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshola have been named in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list…
NJC finally unveils 11 justices for Supreme Court bench
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has finally recommended 11 successful justices for appointment to the bench of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The council on Wednesday evening made the recommendation along with six Heads of Courts and 26 other Judicial…
FCT Minister urges House Committee on Area Councils to promote local governance
The Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has urged the newly inaugurated House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters to promote local governance in the federal capital. Mahmoud made the call during the inauguration of the committee…