Herdsmen/farmers conflict: DHQ to withdraw troops from Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, says mission has been achieved
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday says it will withdraw troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke from Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa States. Speaking to journalists on Saturday in Benue State, the…
Terrorism greatest challenge facing ECOWAS – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is confronted with the greatest challenge of terrorism. Buhari made this known on Saturday during the 56th Ordinary…
Over 800 victims rescued from human traffickers in 2019 – NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says it has so far secured 23 convictions of human trafficking offenders in 2019. Director-General of the agency, Mrs….
Man seeks TB Joshua’s attention, climbs mast to commit suicide
A yet to be identified man has threatened to commit suicide by climbing a telecommunications mast. The incident occurred on Friday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital in the north-eastern…
Ozekhome appeals to EFCC to grant Adoke bail, says his detention unnecessary
Mike Ozekhome, SAN A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, faulted the latest action of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the prosecution of a former…
Merck says Ebola vaccine to be available at lowest access price for poor, middle income nations
Merck & Co said on Friday it expects to make licensed doses of its recently approved Ebola vaccine available in the third quarter of 2020 and price the single-dose injection at…
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the C/River NLC Chairman unhurt – Police
The Cross River Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abductors of the Nigerian Labour Congress Chairman in Cross River, Mr Ben Ukpepi. Ukpepi was abducted on Tuesday at…
Computer Village relocation: LASG meets with relevant stakeholders, seeks support, understanding
Gov. Sanwo- Olu The Lagos State Government on Friday met with relevant stakeholders to reach agreements towards the planned relocation of the Computer Village. The Computer Village is to…
Adeyemi replaces Melaye as Senate Committee Chairman on Aviation
Dino Melaye and Smart Adeyemi The lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has been named as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation….
My vision is to bequeath a modernised, motivated Police Force, Buhari says as he commissions Police vehicles, database centres
President Buhari with IG of Police Muhammad Adamu; SGF Boss Mustapha; Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello; Minister of Police Affairs Muhammad Digyadi; and FCT Minister Muhammad Bello as he Commissions…