How Nigeria can mobilise more domestic capital – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB), says Nigeria can significantly increase domestic capital mobilisation through stronger public finance management and improved governance. Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist/Vice President for the Economic…
NPA says 30 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 30 ships with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island port in Lagos on…
Police busts illegal firearms manufacturing network, nabs two suspects in A’Ibom
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, says it has uncovered illegal firearms fabrication and maintenance network and arrested two suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfom John disclosed…
Security Guard Disappears with Boss’s Two Six-Year-Old Sons
A house security guard in the ‘’Brighter’’ area of Minna, identified as Sani Abdulrahman, has reportedly absconded with two sons of his employer, Umar and Anas, both aged six. The…
Lagos school community rallies for freedom of 39 pupils, 7 teachers held captive in Oyo
Parents, teachers, and students of Wise Up School, a privately-owned school in Abule Egba, Lagos State, on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest, demanding urgent government action over the May 15…
NUT stages nationwide protest over killing of teacher in Oyo
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has staged a nationwide solidarity protest to condemn the killing of a teacher and demand the release of other staff and students abducted in…
Abia doctors threaten indefinite strike over surgeon’s abduction
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Branch, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and governments of Abia and Imo to ensure the immediate release of its member, Dr….
Police nabs two over alleged false bandit attack alarm in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged deliberate dissemination of false information of bandits killing six persons in Lamini Community, Ido Local Government…
Troops crush kidnappers’ escape plan, rescue 23 victims in Kogi
…As troops confirm two victims dead Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 23 kidnapped passengers following a swift counter-kidnapping operation along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local…
FCT NSCDC nabs 14 alleged vandals, illegal miners
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command says it has arrested 14 persons for alleged illegal mining activities and vandalism of Critical National Asset and Infrastructure (CNAI)….