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The spokesperson for the Ebonyi Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the sudden death of ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola in a statement to journalists

News

Abia CP disbands SWAT, special squad

In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has now been established by…
Senate

News, Top Stories

Senate approves state of emergency in Rivers

 The National Assembly  also imposed a joint committee of both chambers, to oversee the administration of affairs in Rivers State…
Rivers APC Chairman, Tony Okocha, says declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from situations of anarchy.

News

Rivers emergency rule painful, critical – Okocha

He said that the President’s action aligned with an African proverb that says, ‘’an elder doesn’t sit to watch a…
Edo

Metro

Edo demolishes kidnapper’s house 

A statement issued on Thursday in Benin by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Edo Governor, confirmed that the…
Tinubu

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Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers

The House further resolved that the National Assembly take over the activities of the state House  Assembly within the six…
Edo

News

Edo govt approves renovation of public schools, reconstruction of roads

"The State Executive Council also approved the renovation of some dilapidated public schools across the state in line with the…
Coalition

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Coalition of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai opposes state of emergency in Rivers

“The National Assembly must stand on the right side of history and not allow itself to be used to legitimise…
Edo

Politics

No democratically elected PDP LG chairman has defected to APC in Edo – PDP

“What happened in the festival hall of the Edo State Government House, can at best, be described as content creation…
BOI

Business

BOI announces N10bn GLOW fund for female entrepreneurs

“Our goal today is to listen, simplify financing processes, and build a strong network that fosters sustainable growth,” Olusi stated.
U.S.

World News

“Many scientists planning to leave US over Trump’s policies”

When asked if Trump aimed to end free science, the economist responded, “I fear so – particularly regarding diversity and…
The spokesperson for the Ebonyi Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the sudden death of ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola in a statement to journalists

Metro

Police dismiss inspector for misconduct in Aba

"This action follows administrative disciplinary measures taken against him by the command for discreditable conduct and offences against discipline,” she…
Musona

Sports

We can beat Super Eagles in Uyo – Zimbabwean star

“I strongly believe in this team, and personally, I would love for us to win both games to keep our…
United Nations

World News

UN staff member killed in central Gaza blast, five others injured

“We have stayed and delivered for the people in Gaza in the last year and a half. This was not…
Edo

News

Edo IRS boss exonerates officials from toddler’s death

Alenkhe, however, appealed to the management to educate its staff members on how best to carry out their revenue drive…
FRSC

News

FRSC confirms number of deaths in Abuja multiple crash

The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said that the crash involved 18 vehicles, including two articulated vehicles, two buses,…
Police

Metro

How Police Inspector, 12 bandits died in Benue fierce gun battle

“Unfortunately, one of the police team members, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, sustained a gunshot injury and was eventually confirmed dead by…
Natasha

Headlines, News

Constituents start move for Senator Natasha’s recall

The plot worked in many places. In the Okehi Local Government, many constituents reportedly turned out in support of the…
The Kogi Central Senator had accused Akpabio of making sexual advances to her after she was suspended for six months from the Senate in March 2024.

Features

Akpabio/Natasha: Vote of confidence and matters arising

Political analysts say all parties should sheathe their swords and reach a common ground towards an amicable resolution of the…
Explosion

Metro

Police confirm explosion at Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers

She said that details of the explosion were still sketchy, and assured that further information would be provided as investigations…
Ebonyi Gov. Nwifuru orders withdrawal of certificates of recognition of Amasiri traditional rulers and dissolution of town union leaderships

Headlines

Absenteeism: Ebonyi governor suspends three commissioners

He said those who would default should expect the government to use all legal means to enforce compliance. 
NAF

News

Big trouble for terrorists as NAF airstrike hits Boko Haram hideouts

“Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the NAF remains committed to utilising its formidable air power to neutralise…
U.S.

World News

Trump revokes Secret Service detail for Joe Biden’s children

Trump posted his intention on Truth Social after a reporter asked him about Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail: “Hunter Biden…
Fagbemi

News

Court stops AGF from prosecuting electoral offences

They contended that the issues of  vote-buying and related electoral malpractices were pending before the election tribunal and so the …
Explosion

Headlines, News

Explosion at Trans-Niger pipeline in Rivers

It is yet to be disclosed whether the explosion was an accident or a consequence of an action carried out…
Lagos

News

Lagos partners NIMC, NASSCO on data update

The exercise tagged ‘Training on the integration of the NIN with the NSR update’ commenced at the weekend, held at…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from office as the state's Head of Service with immediate effect.

News

Yusuf vows to punish perpetrators of workers’ salary deductions

“I assured civil servants during my campaign that illegal deductions and underpayments would not be tolerated. It is disheartening that…
Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, sentences Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging over alleged murder of girlfriend, Salome Adaidu

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Nasarawa High Court begins hearing in alleged corps member’s murder

Justice Simon Aboki later ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Lafia Correctnal Centre until the next adjourned date…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa asks NBA to return N300m support for its Annual General Conference by Rivers govt.

Opinion

Fundamental rights jurisprudence (1)

The war against corruption has coloured the real intent of the human rights struggle in so far as corruption cases…
Akwa Ibom

Education

Police brutality: Akwa Ibom CP orders investigation into students’ complaints

“The CP strongly condemned any acts of misconduct by police officers, emphasising that any personnel found guilty of unprofessional behaviour…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima highlights efforts by President Tinubu’s administration to confront challenges of Nigeria's federal system

News

Shettima urges NASS to shun division, partisanship

“We are gathered here this evening not as adversaries in a contest for power, but as partners in the noble…
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