Beating the drums of war

By Simon Kolawole Recent events in south-western Nigeria, as I would offer to think, are not…

2023: Ex-lawmaker, Wadada vows to contest for senate, says Adamu is retiring

By David Christopher, Nasarawa A former member representing Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State at the…

Oyo govt delegation, CP tour trouble spots in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun

…we will ensure thorough investigation of all crimes – CP…51 suspects on trial for kidnapping, other…

Unilag VC begs for tablets as candidates conduct non-physical post-UTME test

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has appealed to public-spirited Nigerians to assist indigent…

NIMASA, Amnesty Office partner to curb crime in the Niger Delta

By Ade Jacobs The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Presidential Amnesty Programme…

Ex-AGF, Abdullahi Ibrahim, dies of COVID-19

A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abdullahi Ibrahim, died of COVID-19, on…

Sunday Igboho and the threat of war

By Femi Fani-Kayode For soldiers to escort murderous Fulani herdsmen back to a community in Ogun…

Presidency steps in as Akeredolu’s ultimatum to herdsmen expires

The Presidency has stepped in to avoid possible clash between herdsmen and officials of the Ondo…

Nobody can remove Fulani from Ondo, Miyetti Allah dares Akeredolu

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, has declared that nobody has…

Ebonyi Deputy Governor orders arrest of Governor Umahi’s Aides, Others

By Moses Okorie The Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe, has ordered the…

NAF graduates 676 to meet contemporary security needs

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 676 personnel in an effort to improve operations. The…

Buhari canvasses restructuring of ECOWAS, orders release of $20m to counter terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari has advocated for the restructuring of ECOWAS, saying that the organization needed to…

U.S. urges China to stop ongoing attempts to ‘intimidate’ Taiwan

The U.S. State Department on Saturday called on China to cease what it called ongoing attempts…

NASS postpones resumption over APC membership registration

The National Assembly management has postponed the scheduled resumption of lawmakers from January 26 to February…

Omo-Agege commiserates with victims of Delta gas explosion

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commiserated with victims of the recent…

Veteran American broadcaster Larry King dies of COVID-19 complication

Popular American broadcaster, Larry King, and longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews…

COVID-19: Imo Governor threatens another lockdown, jail term for offenders

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has threatened a second total lockdown, if residents of…

Southampton dump holders Arsenal out of FA Cup

Southampton dumped FA Cup holders Arsenal out of the competition on Saturday, winning 1-0 courtesy of…

Sanwo-Olu commissions three projects in Badagry

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday commissioned three projects in Badagry, Lagos,…

Police nab 2 ex-convicts for armed robbery in Anambra

Two ex-convicts, released only two months ago from a Correctional Centre, have been arrested by police…

Man, 37, pushes lady to her death from 5-storey building in Anambra

The Police in Anambra has arrested one Nonso Eze, 37, for allegedly pushing a lady to…

Activist rallies Ijaw support for NDDC Sole Administrator

Akwa has been appointed for now and he has done nothing wrong. The moment I see…

Governor Ikpeazu dissolves cabinet, recalls chief of staff

By Kenneth Onuoha Governor of Abia state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the immediate dissolution of…

Israeli billionaire bags 5 years imprisonment for corruption

A Swiss criminal court on Friday found billionaire Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz guilty of corruption and…

Ex-FIFA President, Blatter in coma after heart surgery

Former FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, spent a week in an induced coma after having heart surgery…

Rivers Govt. denies closing schools over COVID-19 scare

The Rivers Government has not ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools in the state.…

NCDC announces 1,483 new COVID-19 cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,483  cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number…

Man, 52, bags 3 months community service for stealing phones

An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 52-year-old man, Usman Abdullahi, to three months Community…

Zamfara Special constabulary to perform police duties, except arms bearing – PPRO

The Police Command in Zamfara has allowed members of the Special Constabulary, recently recruited by the…

Nigerian Ports Authority begins electronic call-up for truck service

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says its electronic call-up system for trucks has taken off. This…