Author: Paul Dada
Rivers Assembly orders arrest of RSIEC chairman
The House issued the warrant during its plenary on Monday since the 72-hour ultimatum it gave to Enebeli to appear…
Edo partners NELFUND on student loan
According to him, the partnership will guarantee all Edo students access to university and tertiary education without paying school fees…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as U.S. joint drills begin
Pyongyang has significantly expanded its missile tests over the past two years, while sharpening its rhetoric against the U.S. and…
Telecom users in Plateau decry poor services despite tariff hike
He, however, acknowledged that the hike had not translated into improved services, as infrastructure challenges and network congestion persisted.
Police rescue two kidnapped Catholic priests in Adamawa
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, said the rescue of the priests was part…
Canada will never be part of U.S. – Carney
Trudeau, who has served as prime minister since 2015, announced he was stepping down in January after facing calls to…
Okocha to Fubara: Resign or face impeachment
“Any other matter(s), as may be necessary, to chart the way forward in the best interest of the State. Sequel…
MACBAN seeks probe into chairman’s killing in Kwara
“The National Vice President of MACBAN, Alhaji Manir Lamido had been missing without trace since 2023, while traveling between Katsina…
NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance
He emphasised that the latest case highlighted the persistent threat of Lassa fever in Nigeria and the potential for international…
Nigeria, UAE meet over visa restrictions
“Officially, about 12,000 Nigerians live in the UAE, ranging from unskilled workers to professionals and students across various institutions,” she…
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness
NiMet advised the public to take adequate precautions, as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are…
Gunmen kill Miyetti Allah chairman
Abubakar, 32, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen at about 10 p.m. on Saturday in front of his home…
Shocking! Edo revenue collectors hack truck driver to death
At about 12 am, the revenue agents approached the vehicle of the deceased and his conductor who were sleeping in…
PDP sick, on life support in Edo – Okpebholo
“The PDP is not just a sick party on life support, it is a party suffering from terminal political irrelevance.…
Catholic bishops seek reforms in correctional centres
“To address these challenges, the government too should uphold the fundamental rights of inmates and treat them with dignity,” Ugorji…
Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
"As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our…
EFCC reveals source of fund for NELFUND
The anti-graft agency attributed its success to the dedication of its officers and the enabling environment provided by management and…
Police raid hideout, arrest railway vandals
Yakub said that the arrest followed intelligence reports on discovery of private buildings in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, where vandals used…
Soludo moves against roadside preaching
"If you want to preach the word of God, go to a church. You cannot just go to the street…
Coalition campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence
“The declaration sets out a comprehensive framework for achieving gender equality and empowering women, emphasising the importance of women’s rights…
Why Osinbajo will always remain my friend, associate – Tinubu
"He made all of us in the All Progressives Congress proud by working collaboratively and harmoniously with the president without…
Why we suspended Natasha – Senate
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele made these clarifications in a three-page statement released on Saturday amid what…
We’ve arrested 144 suspects, rescued 105 kidnap victims – Katsina Police
Sadiq also said: “I want to commend our officers and men for their hard work and dedication to duty. Our…
Natasha’s suspension: Women advocacy group calls for accountability, justice
“We urge the Senate to act decisively and restore faith in our democratic institutions. Together, we can build a governance…
Tinubu consoles minister over mum’s death
President Tinubu urged the minister to be encouraged by the legacy of hard work and family values bequeathed by his…
WHO highlights top causes of maternal deaths, urges better healthcare
“Beyond survival, the campaign will also emphasise the need for greater attention to women’s health, including postnatal care and support,’’…
Nnamdi Kanu’s case reassigned to another judge
“Now that the authorities have taken the initial steps to uphold the law, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his legal team…
NGO highlights importance of women’s voices in immunisation, health policies
She urged women to be proactive in advocating improved immunisation policies, engaging policymakers and leveraging mentorship programmes to drive vaccine…
Okupe’s death, sad end of an eventful political life – The Patriots
He (Okupe) will be remembered for his doggedness in defending what he believed in, even when people saw things differently,”…
IWD 2025: Declare femicide a national emergency, CSOs tell Tinubu
Additionally, the prevalence of ritual killings across the country persists, often justified by superstitious beliefs and wealth-seeking practices.