Author: Isa Isawade
Breaking: Petrol tanker catches fire, burns several houses, worship centre in Benin
“Though they put out the fire but not before several houses, shops and a church along the road have been…
NUJ calls for restructuring of NAN to address stagnation
We are begging the Federal Government and management of the Agency to intensify effort and restructure NAN so that members…
Edo warns ritualists to stay off government facilities
Commissioner for information, Mr Chris Nehikhare, told newsmen in Benin on Friday that the government was particularly irked by the…
NLNG begins inauguration of teaching hospitals in 12 states
He said the company would also inaugurate new Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)…
Police in Kaduna thwart bandits’ attack, arrest 1
The Police spokesman in Kaduna State, DSP Muhammad Jalige, stated on Friday that they got information on Thursday that bandits…
Police arrest village head allegedly conniving with terrorists in Katsina
Rather than report the matter to the police, the village head called one Hamisu, a notorious leader of the killed…
Kidnapping: DIG Kokumo inspects Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, allays fear of commuters
Areas we do not have enough feasibility policing and vehicles to respond to distress calls and others that concern the…
Police recover assorted weapons from fleeing suspects in Delta
The Delta Police Command has recovered assorted weapons from two suspects currently at large in the state. The spokesperson of…
Ghana’s finance minister apologises for economic hardship
Ofori-Atta has been criticised for his handling of what has become Ghana’s worst economic crisis in a generation.
PTML Customs Command records highest revenue so far
The collected revenue translates to a 7.7 per cent increase, which is an appreciation of N14,247,021,754.00 from the N185,221,461,088.00 generated…
Adewumi Ajayi arraigned for allegedly raping, impregnating stepdaughter twice
Narrating her travails to the Police, the victim allegedly stated, "My mother took me along to marry my stepfather after…
OOU matriculates 7,000 new students
Addressing the matriculants, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, congratulated them for scaling the hurdles of qualifying examinations and other prerequisites…
NiMet predicts sunshine, hazy weather from Friday to Sunday
NiMet forecast thunderstorms over Imo, Anambra, Ondo, Edo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayelsa in the afternoon and evening period.
Alleged homicide: Witness tells court how Ummukulsum died
"I jumped through the window and held the defendant by the collar from the back and saw a knife in…
Buhari sends message to ASUU and other trade unions
Buhari commended the efforts of the university administration in maintaining the great reputation upon which the institution was established.
Ghana withdraws travel advisory against Nigeria, says publication unauthorised
“The publication has therefore been withdrawn by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana.
Troops destroy 44 illegal refineries, apprehend 29 suspects
“Troops equally recovered eight AK47 rifles, seven pump action guns, three locally made pistols, one sniper rifle, 15 rounds of…
President Macron defends possible trip to Qatar for World Cup
“You have to ask these questions when you award the competitions,” Macron said, referring to climate or human rights issues…
Abiodun proposes N472.25bn budget for 2023
He stated that the 2023 budget was expected to achieve social cohesion that would continue to focus on equitable socio-economic…
Infantino only candidate for March’s presidential election – FIFA
The German football federation announced on Wednesday that it would not openly support Infantino but would also not nominate an…
Ukrainian police find evidence of torture in Kherson
“So far, 63 bodies have been found in the Kherson region. But we must be aware that the search has…
3 Russian sailors detained in Egypt arrive in Moscow
On Wednesday, the Russian Consulate General said that five Russian citizens who were crew members of the Soy cargo ship…
Sun Girl: Court sets date to deliver judgment in N525m copyright infringement
In the suit filed by her lawyer, Mr Rockson Igelige, the plaintiff contended that the publication constituted an infringement of…
Court dissolves 8-year-old marriage
Blessing Odega A Jos Central Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama 1 on Thursday dissolved an 8-year-old marriage between one…
EU, 4 member countries to provide over 1bn euros for climate adaptation in Africa
Timmermans also said the EU will provide 60 million euros for loss and damage and will present ideas today on…
Mubi council begins community policing in Adamawa
According to him, the council has procured and distributed no fewer than 80 motorcycles, brand-new patrol vehicles, torchlights, rain boots…
Deaths of Olawale, Ayinde double tragedy – Awa Bamiji
Awa stated that he and the late Olawale had known each other since the latter's days as the Special Assistant…
Commodities Exchange predicts higher prices for maize, paddy rice
He said the increased prices and market changes were largely due to flooding, the Russia-Ukraine war, fluctuating exchange rates, and…
Illegal petroleum dealing: Court adjourns trial of MV CX FLEET 1, five crew members
That you CX FLEET 1, EMEKA CHIDIEBERE, OKORIE COLLINS CHUKWUMA, KINGSLEY TAMUMOBELEMA IBIABUO, IYOBASOGIGIE VICTOR AND AJENU MICHEAL on the…
Security team rescues 3 kidnap victims in Benue
The police said that the security personnel got information that a vehicle enroute Otukpa-Onitsha was attacked by suspected kidnappers who…