Army destroys illegal refineries in Rivers, Abia
Troops of two divisions of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and destroyed a massive illegal refinery in Okoloma, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State and Umuahale area in Ukwa West LGA of Abia State. The discovery of the refineries…
Policemen, okada riders clash as Lagos enforces ban
A violent clash broke out around Grammar School in the Ojodu area of Lagos State on Tuesday when police officers enforcing a ban on motorcycles in the state clashed with some commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders. The clash…
Police declare Bauchi cleric, Abdulaziz, wanted
The Bauchi State Police Command has declared a cleric in the state, Idris Abdulaziz, wanted. This is disclosed in a Special Police Gazette made available to journalists in Bauchi on Thursday. The police bulletin which was through the command Criminal…
IPOB rejects continuous trial of Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Thursday, rejected the further court trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group said it was standing on the ruling by the Appeal Court in Abuja, on October 13, 2022, which discharged and…
Kidnapped Abuja-bound travellers regain freedom
Fourteen Abuja-bound travellers who were kidnapped last Friday in Kogi State have regained their freedom. The victims who were traveling in two buses belonging to God is Good Motors and ABC Transport were kidnapped last Friday at Inyenle, Ogugu in…
Don’t come back, South Africans threaten Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has reportedly received threats from South African fans following his standout performance against the country. The South African fans reportedly warned him against returning to his club…
Outrage as Nigerian nursing council demands two-year experience for overseas practice
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, on Wednesday, announced revised guidelines and requirements for individuals applying for certificate verification with foreign nursing boards/councils. Applicants are now required by the council to have at least two years of post-qualification experience…
NLC, TUC issue 14-day strike notice
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria counterpart have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government over the failure of the Bola Tinubu-led government to implement the agreements reached on October 2, 2023,…
Kwara varsity deputy bursar dies watching Super Eagles AFCON semi-finals
The Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, on Wednesday night, died while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing AFCON. Nigeria won the match against South Africa by 4-2 goals on penalties…
Court turns down Fubara loyalists’ oral application
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected an oral application challenging its jurisdiction in the case of five loyalists of River State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara. The police on January 25, arraigned Chime Ezebalike, Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Kpasa, Osiga…