NSCDC Raises High Security Alert Over Terrorists’ Plots to Attack Specific North West, North Central And South West States
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has, in a leaked memo, revealed that two separate bandits groups are plotting coordinated attacks on North West, North Central and South West states. The memo, addressed to all commands of the…
My Solution To Insecurity Will Be Decisive And Immediate, Says Peter Obi
Fomer Governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday said that when he becomes president in 2023, he will face the nation’s security crisis head-on. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics…
WHO Declares Monkeypox Global Emergency, Triggers Highest Alert
Again, the global community faces another health emergency after the outbreak of the Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, as the World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be…
2023 Census: NPC Launches Dashboard, Mobile Device Mgt System
In its determination to ensure success in the 2023 census, National Population Commission (NPC) has launched the census dashboard and mobile device management system. Speaking at the launching, the Chairman of the Commission, Nasir Isa Kwarra, said “As part of…
Gunman Fatally Shoots 3 Family Members At Iowa State Park
Three family members were shot to death while camping in a state park in eastern Iowa Friday, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. AP reports that officers responded to reports of the shooting at…
Osun Governor-Elect Adeleke Receives Certificate Of Return
The Governor-elect of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, was presented his certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday. His presentation comes almost 72 hours after defeating the incumbent governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, with…
Senate Passes Nigeria Start-Up, Electricity, Social Security Commission Bills
A total of three bills were passed on Wednesday by lawmakers during plenary in the Senate chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja. The proposed pieces of legislation are the Nigeria Start-up Bill, the Electricity Bill, and the National Social…
Why PDP Will Take Over – Funke Akindele
Lagos State deputy gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele has said that a party with a structure is needed if anyone wants to win election, saying “a viable party” is needed and “you need PDP to take…
Africa Anti-corruption Day: Buhari Seeks Int’l Anti-Corruption Court To Try Offenders
President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the African Ant-Corruption Champion, has called for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court to try offenders. He also urged African leaders to intensify the fight against corruption, and create more disincentives for pilfering of…
Baba Ijesha Convicted, Jailed 16 Years For Assaulting Minor
The Lagos State Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court sitting in the Ikeja area has convicted and sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha to 16 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old minor. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo,…
ECOWAS Court Declares FG’s Twitter Ban Unlawful
The ECOWAS Court has declared the suspension of Twitter’s operations by the Federal Government from June last year till January this year as unlawful. The court gave the ruling in a suit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project…
