Miyetti Allah To Meet South-West Governors In Akure Over Vacation Order
As the seven-day ultimatum issued by Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to herdsmen to vacate the state’s forest reserves expires, the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of…
51 Suspects On Trial For Kidnapping, Other Offences – Oyo Govt
The Oyo State Government on Sunday said at least 51 suspects are on trial for their involvement in kidnapping, rape and banditry from the Oke Ogun axis of the state….
COVID-19: We’re engaging the private sector to procure vaccines for the State – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that his administration is engaging with the private sector to fund procurement of vaccines in the State. He said although the state government…
Three arrested in Ogun for beating 23-year-old man to death over alleged phone theft
The police in Ogun have arrested three men accused of beating a 23-years-old boy to death over an alleged phone theft. The three suspects who are all residents of Iju…
Pirates kidnap 15 Turkish sailors, kill one in attack on Turkish container ship off Nigeria’s Coast
Pirates off Nigeria’s coast kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish container ship in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday in a brazen and violent attack that was farther from shore…
PDP lauds Delta govt’s decision to legislate on gas plant location
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday described Delta government’s decision to legislate on location of gas plants in the state as a step in the right direction. Commiserating with…
Taraba Police begins probe into abduction, killing of LG boss, nephew
The Police Command in Taraba on Sunday confirmed the kidnapping and killing of the Chairman of Ardo Kola Local Government Area of the state, Mr Salihu Dovo, and his Nephew….
C/River Gov’t demolishes hotel harbouring suspected kidnappers
The Cross River Government security outfit, “Operation Akpakwu”, has demolished the “Save side hotel” at 8miles area in Calabar for harbouring suspected kidnappers that have been terrorising the state. Speaking…
President Buhari to commit $80m in fight terrorism in Nigeria’s N/E, N/W regions – Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has committed the sum of $100m to combat insecurity, terrorism in the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) sub-region. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama,…
2021 economic outlook: Rewane projects gradual recovery in domestic economy, positive growth in Q3
Mr. Bismarck Rewane, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Ltd, says there will be gradual recovery in domestic economy, likely increase in the Diaspora remittances and positive growth in Q3 of…