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…
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…
Women account for 80% subsistence farmers in Nigeria – Farmers Association
The Deputy Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, Mr. Shakin Agbayewa, says women account for about 80 per cent of subsistence farmers in Nigeria. Agbayewa stated…
Ekiti Church Abduction: Kidnappers Demand N1 Billion Ransom for 15 Worshippers
The abductors of 15 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) No. 2 in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, have demanded a N1 billion ransom for their release. The victims…
USSD fees are service costs, not exploitation – ALTON
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, says charges on USSD banking transactions are justified, dismissing widespread consumer complaints as a misunderstanding…
Police repels attack on Katsina community, arrests suspected bandit
The Police Command in Katsina State, says it has repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages, in Dandume Local Government Area (LGA). The command’s…
NDLEA Launches Operation Sharar Mafaka in Kano; 52 Suspects Arrested as Command Dismantles Drug Joints
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command has intensified its crackdown on drug-related crimes with the launch of “Operation Sharar Mafaka” resulting in the arrest of 52…
NESREA seals 30 Abuja construction sites over environmental violations
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 30 construction sites in the FCT for violating provisions of the National Environmental (Construction Sector) Regulations, 2011. The affected…
UK Govt. launches fund for Nigeria’s creative industry
The UK-Nigeria Technology Hub has launched its Creative Fund, a first phase grants initiative designed to address critical technical capacity gaps across Nigeria’s film, fashion and music industries. The fund…