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Police takeover of all 23 LG Secretariats, critical infrastructures in Rivers as crises over tenure of outgoing council chairpersons deepens

Headlines

Police take over Rivers LG secretariats as tenure crises deepens

“The clash between the two political factions, sparked by disagreement over the chairmen’s tenures, resulted in the deaths of a…
Disu

Headlines

Rivers LGs crisis: Policeman, vigilante operative killed

Rivers Police Command said following the breakdown of law and order in the various Local Government Council secretariats where supporters…
Understanding Kano politics: beyond anointment and allegiances

News

How God restored Yusuf’s mandate as Kano governor – Kwankwaso

Kwankwaso who spoke at his Miller Road, Kano residence , during the 6th edition of Shagalin Bikin Sallah, organized in…
The Nigeria government unveils plans for the annual Ojude Oba Festival as one of the country’s tourism potentialities.

Entertainment

FG to ensure UNESCO recognition for Ojude Oba festival

The Minister said that the status of a festival like Ojude-Oba, with its profound impact on the tourism sector, deserved…
Thugs stab Mohammed Abo’ore to death assisting to apprehend miscreants smoking cannabis in Fadikpe community of Minna, Niger State

Metro

How Lagos security guard was stabbed to death while ‘settling’ quarrel

By Moses Omorogieva A private security guard in Lagos identified as Yusuf Akadogo, has lost his life after being allegedly…
Four suspected members of the military wing of the proscribed IPOB/ESN arrested by at Ufuma, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State.

News

Security operatives dismantle IPOB/ESN hideout in Anambra, nab 4 suspects

One of the IPOB/ESN members arrested was Maduabuchi Nwafor, alias Omenkpo, aged 32 and a native of Ufuma. He was…
Gov Siminalayi Fubara assures that he will ensure that peace continues to prevail in Rivers while also protecting all his supporters

Politics

“I won’t allow my supporters to be arrested,” Fubara vows

Governor Fubara stated that there is no extension of tenure of elected local government Chairmen, adding that the law is…
Police confirm arrest of 3 alleged kidnappers at a motor park in Oturkpo while attempting to board a vehicle to Makurdi, the Benue capital

News

Three suspected kidnappers allegedly arrested with ‘huge’ ransom money in Benue

According to reports, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG) in Otukpo based…
Ododo, Yahaya Bello and EFCC: Time to abrogate Section 308 as immunity becomes impunity

Metro, News

‘A quintessential leader of repute,’ Ododo hails Yahaya Bello on 49th birthday

Ododo said this while pouring encomiums on Bello for his contributions to the development of Kogi State as well as…
While some robots might take over certain tasks, they're also creating exciting new opportunities for human-robot collaboration. 

Business

The Robots Are Coming, And They’re Here To Make You Money

The only way to fully take advantage of robots is by having a collaborative connection between humans and machines. Human…
AI startups are poised to revolutionize SRI by offering powerful tools to analyze vast amounts of data related to ESG factors

Business

Can AI Startups Drive Socially Responsible Investments?

AI startups have the potential to revolutionize SRI by offering powerful tools for data analysis, portfolio construction, and impact measurement.…
A currency trafficker, Onuigbo Chibuzor, who was arrested around Otigba, in New Heaven, Enugu State for selling N40,000 new Naira notes for N60,000 by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has bagged three months imprisonment

Metro

Enugu man Onuigbo Chibuzor jailed 3 months for currency trafficking

Chibuzor was arraigned by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High…
Kogi government warns landlords that they risk demolition if they continue to rent them out to fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys.

Metro

Kogi to demolish houses, hotels housing Yahoo boys, other criminals

According to him, security agencies will soon go after hotels used by Yahoo Boys, saying appropriate sanctions will be handed…
Jos crisis: Ododo evacuates Kogi students

News

Kogi govt bans procession in Kotonkarffe, environs

"Acting on security reports to maintain the peace enjoyed in Kotonkarfe and its environs in Kogi Local Government Area of…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Headlines

JUST IN: Fubara directs Heads of Admin to take over Rivers LGs

As we move forward in making sure that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is upheld, and that…
Confusion as security operatives, youths others take over the Secretariat of LGAs across Rivers State as tenure of chairpersons expires

News

Tenure controversy: Tension in Rivers as police, youths occupy LG Secretariats

Justice D.G Kio declared that Local Government Law No. 2 of 2024, which sought to extend the Chairmen's terms by…
NDLEA

News

NDLEA seizes 230,900 Tramadol pills, busts skuchies factory in Ogun

Babafemi said that the NDLEA operatives arrested the duo of Yasir Rabi’u, 23, and Abubakar Ado, 30, who were major…
Gov. Peter Mbah says victory of Rangers International Football Club in 2023/24 NPFL was a reenactment of greatness Enugu State was known for.

Sports

Gov. Mbah hails Rangers for winning NPFL title

A 33rd-minute goal by Kenechukwu Agu and a 65th-minute goal by Chidiebere Nwobodo handed the Fidelis Ilechukwu-tutored lads their eighth…
Gov. Abba Yusuf flags off distribution of meat from 700 cows slaughtered for vulnerable people in Kano as part of Eid El Kabir celebrations.

News

Sallah: Gov. Yusuf flags off distribution of 700 cows in Kano

According to a Statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf inaugurated the distribution of meat from…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

News

NAF jets strike 29 bandits dead in Katsina

Our Correspondent gathered that the airstrike resulted in the confirmed deaths of eight bandits by gunshot wounds and 21 by…
Nigerian Scientist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori decries Nigeria’s continuous exclusion from the role of Regional Director for WHO African Region.

Health

Tomori kicks over Nigeria’s disinterest in WHO Africa’s regional directorship

Its purpose is to enhance the transparency fairness, and credibility of the process for nominating the Regional Director of (WHO)…
Police

News

Police counter Shehu Sani on #EndSARS protesters

However, Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Sunday said all the #EndSARS protesters arrested in 2020 have been…
There is heavy presence of security personnel in Jos, as Plateau holds election across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

Politics

KWSIEC boss announces timetable for Kwara LG elections

Okanla said based on the election timetable, a meeting or interface with the leadership of all the registered political parties…
COAS Taoreed Lagbaja commends troops for their commitment and gallantry in confronting the country’s security challenges and threats.

News

Lagbaja hails troops’ gallantry, sacrifice in combatting terrorism

Lagbaja gave the commendation on during the Chief of Army Staff Sallah Luncheon with Troops of the Operation Whirl Punch…
Kogi Governor, Ahmed Ododo calls on Nigerians to support President inubu to enable him to achieve his laudable programmes for the country.

News

Sallah: Ododo seeks support for Tinubu

Speaking on the security situation of the State, the governor reaffirmed that his administration will continue to prioritize issues of…
Police

News

Alleged rights violation: Abuja businessman files N500m suit against I-G, others

Salu, said the publication of his picture and name in the bulletin as a wanted person with Ref No: CB:…
EFCC

News

Nigeria can and will defeat corruption, says EFCC boss Olukoyede

Olukoyede expressed this optimism in Abuja on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in his Goodwill Message to Muslim faithful across the…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari expresses concern about uncontrolled population growth in the country

News

Buhari expresses concern about population explosion in Nigeria

However, Buhari said he is pleased that more Nigerians have taken to the farm to grow more food so as…
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, assures he will make a difference in Rivers with the sterling leadership that he is providing in the State

News

Fubara: I’m not obsessed with controlling people of Rivers

Governor Fubara gave the assurance at the baby dedication service in honour of the family of Mr and Mrs Henry…
Kano government hails judgment of the Court of Appeal validating the Local Government election conducted in the state some months ago

News

Journalists lift ban on coverage of Kano govt activities

A statement by the Chapel chairman, Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Garko on Sunday informed the general public that the Chapel has…
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