Economic Council approves adoption of 112 as national emergency number
The National Economic Council (NEC), has approved the adoption of 112 as the National Emergency Number at all levels and across relevant agencies. The approval was part of the decisions…
NASU, SSANU begin nationwide strike May 15, cite unresolved demands
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are to begin a nationwide strike on May 15 due to…
Supreme Court validates David Mark leadership of ADC, sets aside Court of Appeal ruling
The Supreme Court on Thursday, dismissed the decision of the court of appeal, ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum, in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC)….
Tinubu appoints ex-minister as Special Adviser on Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Rilwan Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset…
8 ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports
A total of eight ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge petrol, bulk fertilizer, petrol, gasoline and bulk urea. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…
Troops apprehend IPOB commanders, recover stolen crude oil in April
The Defence Headquarters say troops of Operation UDO KA, have apprehended top commanders and logistics operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen….
Troops neutralise 216 terrorists, apprehend 284 across theatres in April – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised no fewer than 216 terrorists and apprehended 284 suspects in a series of coordinated operations conducted across various theatres in April. The Director, Defence…
2027: Don’t pull down the roof, by Senator Kashim Shettima
The political season is upon us again, and with it comes the familiar fever of democracy. Across our wards and local governments, across party offices and private homes, consultations…
Businessman docked over alleged possession of fake currencies
A 38-year-old businessman, Kelechi Ezechukwu, allegedly found in possession of fake currencies, was on Thursday arraigned before a Kaduna High Court. The defendant, a resident of Ungwan Pama, Kaduna, is…
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
The United States is pressing ahead with plans for an international coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices…