Police Orders Full Probe into N180,000 Bail Extortion Allegations in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced investigation into allegations of unlawful detention and related misconduct contained in an online publication. Reports circulating on social media alleged that an unnamed…
Fresh Israeli strikes on Iran push up oil price by $4
Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier. This has far reaching implications…
Lagos chamber of commerce calls for review of sugar-sweetened beverage bill
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has expressed concern over the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate. The Director-General of the LCCI, Dr….
Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens willing to leave South Africa
The Federal Government, has rescheduled the airlifting of the first batch of Nigerian citizens wanting to leave South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against Blacks in the…
Troops apprehend suspected bandits/terrorists’ informants, recover communication devices, cash in Niger
Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits/terrorists informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State. According to a statement by the army, …
Nigeria Forces Rescue 360 Hostages From Boko Haram Mountain Stronghold
In a major intelligence-led operation, Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued 360 men, women, and children from a remote mountain hideout in northeastern Borno state, the military announced on Sunday….
Nigeria extends screening of citizens willing to depart South Africa
Nigeria has extended the screening of its citizens, who are willing to be evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against Blacks in the country, to…
Babachir Lawal was in stupor while Atiku was condemning terrorism, banditry in Benue, Plateau, others – Media office
We read with amusement but concern for the mental state of former SGF Babachir Lawal, his latest attempt at revisionism of his disgraceful public service record and failed efforts…
Troops foil bandits’ attack, rescues two farmers in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division in Sokoto have foiled a bandits’ attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Tidibale village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State….
Large opioids consignments intercepted in Taraba as NDLEA arrests 75-year-old in Ebonyi
…Nabs four notorious female dealers in sweeps across Edo, Imo, Kano, Gombe Large consignments of various opioids and illicit substances concealed in building materials have been intercepted by operatives of…