Author: Isa Isawade
Troops dislodge bandits, rescue 30 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
Mohammed Tijjani Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have dislodged bandits along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road and rescued 30 kidnapped…
Police recover AK47 rifle, N1m from fleeing herdsmen in C/River
“The X-Squad recovered one AK-47 rifle, a cutlass and N1 million abandoned by the fleeing men who took advantage of…
Nigerian Army: Chinade takes over as 37th GOC of 82 Division
The new GOC said that although the security situation in the South-East and other parts of the country remained challenging,…
NSCDC sets up committee over election duty allowances
“The Federal Government recently released Osun election allowances which are in the process of disbursement to operatives who participated in…
2023 Poll: NHRC organises townhall meeting with guber candidates
The NHRC boss explained that the rights included freedom of association, right to peaceful assembly, right to freedom of movement,…
Door-to-door campaign for Tinubu/Shettima in Nasarawa begins
“As you can see, these people here are members of the independent campaign council, they are all support groups; we…
Ondo records 106 cases of Lassa Fever, 8 deaths
Faduyile said the confirmed cases were in six local governments of Owo, Akure North, Akure South, Ose, Akoko South-West and…
Gunmen descend on checkpoint in Ebonyi, kill 3 policemen
“The hoodlums operated in two Sienna vehicles, drove into the police checkpoint and opened fire on the policemen.
2023: Buhari asked to caution governors or he faces court action
“We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of this…
Olu of Oregun’s wife Olori Felicia Moka-Akingbola dies
Obadun said that the queen died on Wednesday at Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.
Kwara Gov’t receives SURE-P refund, set to pay outstanding pensions, gratuities
Kora-Sabi said N1 billion was set aside for the payment of outstanding arrears for political office holders between 1999 and…
Scorpion Unit of Memphis Police shut over brutal death of Tyre Nichols
"In the process of listening intently to the family of Tyre Nichols, community leaders, and the uninvolved officers who have…
Accord Party inaugurates PCC less than 1 month to election
The party, at the inauguration, handed its flag to its Presidential Candidate, Prof. Christopher Imumolen.
Street protesters in U.S. as African American Nichols dies after brutal police beating
U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement that he was "outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video…
Severe weather kills 4 in Auckland
Since Friday, Auckland recorded a historical rainfall volume with 249 mm of rain in 24 hours until 1:00 am Saturday.…
INEC extends deadline for PVCs collection
“Arising from reports from the various States and discussions with RECs, the commission has decided to further extend PVC collection…
Okada rider sent to prison for allegedly stealing employer’s motorcycle
Police alleged that trouble started for the defendant when the complainant entrusted the motorcycle in his care for hire purchase…
Why I’ll revive ‘Nigerian Standard Newspapers’ if elected Plateau gov. – Mutfwang
"The younger generation may not appreciate the role of information dissemination played by the Nigerian Standard Newspapers of yore.
Police bust 2 suspected Ibeju-Lekki Viking Cult members
The Viking members, according to the police, have been terrorising residents of the Sangotedo area of Ibeju-Lekki for a long…
New notes scarcity: Anambra residents adopt cashless method
As a result of these challenges faced by the people in accessing the new naira notes, the residents have tried…
CBN issues N120m new notes to agents in Katsina
“And the agents are supposed to collect from the banks N500,000 per week to disburse in their Communities. We know…
Man allegedly rapes 2 minors in Osogbo, arrested by Amotekun
“Upon interrogation, he confessed to committing the crime and he has been transferred to the police for investigation and prosecution."
Calabar residents keep vigil at ATMs for new naira notes
“The worst of it is that many people are refusing to accept the old notes. I am at crossroads on…
Cash swap: CBN deploys 200 agents in Jigawa
“Within Jigawa state, we have about 200 agents engaged because we’ve noticed that in rural areas, we have unbanked communities…
2023: Yobe APC inaugurates fund-raising committee
The committee has Alhaji Tijjani Tumsa as Chairman, and Alhaji Waziri Alamai, Dr Mairo Amshi and Dr Ali Abbas as…
Djokovic battles Tsitsipas in high stakes Australian Open final
They will rival the army of Serbian supporters who have gorged on Djokovic’s success since his first title at Melbourne…
FG advises farmers on early warning signals against rainfall, flood
Mustapha enjoined farmers to listen to and respect weather forecasts from the meteorological unit to prevent disasters and avoid losses.
NLC appeals to Buhari over varsity workers’ salaries
“We urged President Muhammadu Buhari as a mark of goodwill to direct the payment of all withheld salaries of university…
Another governorship candidate dies in Adamawa 1 month to election
“We are also calling on all his family members, business and political associates to show late Maina’s family love and…
Troops neutralise 84 terrorists, rescue 122 victims
He said that troops also rescued six abducted civilians while a total of 267 terrorists and family members, comprising 22…