Militia group allegedly kills 41, pack corpses in a bush
The Zamfara state police command has arrested 11 suspected members of volunteer group known as “yansakai” in connection with the killing of 41 unidentified persons. The command’s Public Relations Officer,…
Police protest in Maiduguri
KEN UGBECHIE I have always admired the ingenuity of spokesmen of the Nigeria Police. Whether at the federal, zonal or state level, these officers sure know how to tell a…
Crime: IGP Idris raises security alarm, charges AIGs, CPs
Inspector-General of Police ( I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has directed Commissioners of Police in state commands and their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to be on red alert. Force Spokesman,…
Supreme Court ruling: Nigerians should emulate Saraki
President Muhammadu Buhari says the country’s judicial system, no matter the challenges it faces, is truly working and no one should be allowed to undermine or break it. The President’…
Corruption, major impediment to Nigeria’s development, says Tanko
July 7, 2018 Justice Tanko Muhammad of the Supreme Court has said that corruption remains one of the major impediments to Nigeria’s development. Muhammad said on Saturday in Kano…
NEMA donates relief materials to fire victims in Bauchi State
July 7, 2018 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday donated three trucks containing relief materials to the victims of fire outbreak that affected 14 villages in Itas-Gadau Local…
Adoption of NIN to promote socio-economic, political development — NIMC
July 7, 2018 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that the adoption of the National Identity Number (NIN) would promote socio-economic and political development in the country. The…
WHO says adults require less than 5grammes of salt daily
July 7, 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO), has recommended that every adult should consume less than five grammes of salt; less than one teaspoon daily to maintain a healthy…
China open for trade with Europe as clash with U.S. ramps up
July 7, 2018 China remains open for trade with foreign partners and can only benefit from an economically strong Europe, its leader said on Saturday. Premier Li Keqiang said this…
Violence caused by disgruntled politicians – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday vowed that those who deliberately instigate violence and crises in parts of the country will be fished out and punished, accordingly. In a key note…