Author: Paul Dada
Market value rises despite dip in NGX All-Share Index
Market capitalisation increased by 0.17 per cent to N106.153 trillion from N105.969 trillion recorded in the previous trading session.
Swift police action foils kidnappings in Kebbi
“The victim was rescued without any injury due to the prompt response of our officers and the effective synergy with…
Journalists angry as security blocks access to ABU 45th convocation venue
Officer, Malam Ashiru Zango, to deny media personnel access to the venue. According to him, journalists were required to obtain…
25 Million Nigerians require humanitarian aid – Minister
“Nigeria today faces stark realities. Over 25 million citizens require humanitarian assistance annually, while more than 60 per cent of…
Court sets aside PDP Ibadan convention, Turaki’s faction heads to appeal
“We are aware of the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, delivered this morning, which essentially declined to grant…
Police vow crackdown on illegal arms after intercepting 415 live cartridges
“Upon further investigations, one 36-year-old male, indigene of Nyaje village of Akamkpa LGA, Cross River, was subsequently arrested in Calabar…
Atiku Abubakar’s cognitive dissonance
It insults the memory of Nigerians jailed, exiled, or killed under decrees and firing squads so that men like Atiku…
INEC calls for awareness as Gombe registers over 36,000 new voters
“A comparison with some northern states including those facing security threats may paint the picture better: Kano 167,790; Sokoto 162,299,…
The untold story of the coup plot against Tinubu
A discreet nationwide operation was said to been launched, and on 30 September 2025, as President Tinubu visited Imo State,…
Army rescues abducted cleric in Enugu, kills kidnapper
He said the troops of 82 Division Garrison, working in collaboration with other security agencies, acted on actionable intelligence and…
Ogun customs records 83% revenue growth, seizes ₦4bn contraband
“This clearly shows that the revenue profile of the command has improved significantly. We are determined to do more and…
‘Not punitive but protective’ – NAFDAC defends sachet alcohol ban
“NAFDAC has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small-volume…
Abuja-Kaduna trains slower than bicycles, senate laments
“If you are using a bicycle, you will get to Kaduna from Abuja faster than the train,” Akpabio said.
Leave Amupitan alone, CAN tells Shari’ah Council, MURIC
Northern CAN described the call as “dangerous” and unjustified, insisting that public officers should be judged on competence and integrity…
Dust haze to reduce visibility in northern Nigeria, NiMet warns
It anticipated localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states…
The most important snooker tournaments
At the top of the snooker world are the Triple Crown tournaments: the World Snooker Championship, the UK Championship, and…
Fire Service saves 2,106 lives
“Prevention is better than reaction, and that is why the service has began sensitisation programmes and training of personnel, in…
Two arraigned in Ibadan over alleged N4m visa fraud
Ahmed alleged that the defendants fraudulently obtained N4 million from one Modinat Olayode on the pretext of assisting her procure…
NSCDC hits back at online reports on promotion arrears
“The payment of arrears falls squarely under the Presidential Committee on Arrears, chaired by the Director-General, Budget Office of the…
Police dismiss gunfire allegations during anti-demolition march
He added that officers were deployed early to maintain order and deter criminal elements from hijacking the protest, and that…
Why Nigeria ought to be at the World Cup – Dutch coach
According to him, the Super Eagles boast some of the most exciting attacking players on the African continent, footballers capable…
Army, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest
Those rescued include Mrs Rashida Musa (19), Mrs Hafsat Nuhu (18), Mr Zakari Saleh (52), Miss Hasiya Yahaya (13), Mr…
Turkey shrugs off Tinubu stumble, calls Nigerian outrage “Silly”
According to Dabiri-Erewa, officials in Ankara were taken aback when they learnt that the moment had generated controversy back home.
Police bust transnational human trafficking syndicate in Enugu
“The victim has since been debriefed and reunited with her family, while investigations are ongoing to dismantle the trafficking syndicate…
APC governors call for transparency ahead of congresses, convention
Uzodimma noted the initiative would enhance data-driven planning, improve demographic insights and strengthen grassroots engagement across communities
Police pledge to enforce order after Onitsha market shutdown
“This proactive engagement underscores our resolve to maintain peace, ensure compliance with lawful directives and prevent any breach of public…
Lagos Demolitions: CAPPA decries police crackdown, demands suspension of CP
CAPPA stated that the Commissioner of Police appeared to have taken personal offence at Soweto’s public criticism of the continued…
CAF wields the big hammer, imposes sanctions on Morocco, Senegal
In a statement released on its website, CAF revealed the sanctions were imposed for multiple violations of the its Disciplinary…
Alleged N1bn Fraud: Court remands Kano electoral commission Chair, two others in prison
Justice Omotosho held that the defendants shall be in the correctional facility pending the hearing and determination of their formal…
Police bust suspected drug network in Enugu, seize cash
Items recovered from the suspects included “thirty-two small containers filled with substances suspected to be cannabis” and “twelve wrapped pills…