2014 Nyanya bomb blast: Court sentences 37-year-old culprit to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, sentenced a 37-year-old man, Zakaria Garba, to death by hanging over his involvement in the 2014 Nyanya Motor Park bomb explosions. No…
Benue commission uncovers N139.8bn unaccounted funds
A commission of inquiry set up by the Benue Government to investigate the state’s income and expenditure between 2015 and 2023 has uncovered N139.8 billion unaccounted public funds. The Chairman…
Lagos, EIB seal €170m deal to boost water transport
The Lagos State Government and EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), have sealed a €170 million partnership to develop sustainable water transport infrastructure in the…
Nigeria, RwandAir expand cargo corridor under AfCFTA to boost trade
The Federal Government and RwandAir have launched an expanded air cargo corridor to reduce export costs and boost intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Minister…
Navy uncovers creek-to- market fuel route, intercepts 103,000ltrs of AGO
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered another link in the illicit petroleum distribution chain with the interception of a large consignment of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) being transported…
University of Ibadan confirms abduction of its student alongside 7 others
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed the abduction of a 300-level female law student while returning from a religious conference in Imo. The…
To Stop Theft, Diversion, NCCSALW Trains 90 Officers in Weapon Stockpile Management
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it is strengthening armoury security across government agencies to curb the proliferation of illicit weapons in…
24 ships discharge petroleum products, others in Lagos ports
A total of 24 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Friday. NPA…
Lagos police nabs 26 foreigners over false kidnap claim
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended 26 foreign nationals following investigations into a reported kidnapping case that was later found to be false. Those apprehended comprised 19 Chadians…
Troops destroy terrorist camps in Katsina forest, rescue kidnap victim
Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed several terrorist camps during ongoing Operation CLEAN SWEEP and rescued a kidnap victim in Katsina State. The operation was conducted by troops of…