Is Tinubu truly anti-North? Asks Ken Ugbechie
There is a preponderance of verifiable proof to show that indeed, President Tinubu has been pro-north. From Presidential appointments to distribution of infrastructure, the north has witnessed showers of Presidential…
Navy intercepts two boats, arrests 13 alleged black sand miners in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two wooden boats conveying illegally mined black sand, and arrested 13 suspects in Bayelsa. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, said this in…
NSCDC rescues teenage girl from kidnappers, arrests suspects in Edo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has rescued a 15-year-old girl, allegedly abducted in Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo and arrested two suspects in connection…
Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue 22 victims in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa Local…
Ebola: FG approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public…
Nigerian Army Fortifies Internal Security with 5,876 Newly Trained Soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Saturday inducted 5,876 newly trained soldiers into its ranks to strengthen ongoing counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and other internal security operations across the country. The soldiers graduated under…
I paid $12.14 (N17,000) bribe every week to South Africa police to allow me stay; SA returnee recounts
When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos last week, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry….
Ondo Senatorial by-election: INEC expresses satisfaction despite network challenges
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election. The by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Senatorial seat…