Former IGP cautions against disruption of 2019 elections
July 1, 2018 Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba on Sunday appealed to officers of the Nigerian Police Force not to allow themselves to be used to disrupt the…
How fake news fuels herders/farmers crises in Nigeria – BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reported that fake news circulating in the social media is fuelling the farmers/herdsmen crises in Nigeria. In the report by the media organisation, it…
Osinbajo in Lagos, advocates states’ autonomy
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday advocated stronger and autonomous states in the country’s federal system with some powers devolved to them. He said strong states would help to eradicate poverty…
Nigerian Governors’ Forum condemns Plateau killings
June 29, 2018 The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the recent killings in Plateau and describing it as “totally unacceptable”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that scores…
Buhari to attend 31st AU Summit in Mauritania on Saturday – Presidency
June 29, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari is to attend the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Nouakchott, Mauritania, from June 30…
Court orders EFCC to unfreeze Nyako’s account
The Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to unconditionally unfreeze the account of Sen. Abdullaziz Nyako and a company linked to him. Abdullaziz is…
Windstorm destroys N2.3bn properties in Katsina State— Masari
June 29, 2018 Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State says the recent windstorm experienced in some parts of the state has destroyed properties worth N2.3 billion. Masari made the disclosure…
Plateau massacre: NANS condemns incessant killings, demands justice
June 29, 2018 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the recent killings in Plateau State in which Police confirmed 86 persons, including children dead on Sunday….
NDLEA arrests 60 traffickers, seizes 976.2 kg illicit drugs in Kogi
June 29, 2018 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi on Friday said it had arrested 60 suspected drug traffickers and seized 976.2 kg illicit drugs between April…
Lagos tanker fire explosion: Group commiserates with families of victims.
June 29, 2018 An NGO, The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa (CGGEJA), on Friday expressed condolence to families of victims of Thursday’s petrol tanker fire…