Explosion Kills Soldier, Four Others Near Military Checkpoint
An explosion close to a military checkpoint in the volatile North East of Nigeria on Sunday left a soldier and four others dead, leaving many others injured. The Street Reporters gathered that at about 8.15 a.m. Sunday, a tricycle, known…
Nigerians in Diaspora Want Investigation of Borno Political Stakeholders Over Alleged Sponsorship of Boko Haram
The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order an investigation into the various roles being played by stakeholders in Borno State in the operation of Boko Haram insurgency. It pointed out that even as…
It’s Empowerment Bazaar as Osanebi Storms Constituency
In few days from now, the Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi will be one year in office. Having secured the mandate of the Ndokwa East people to represent their interest in the Delta…
Man Utd May Have to Pay Chelsea to Use Jose Mourinho Name
Manchester United may have to pay Chelsea for the right to fully exploit Jose Mourinho’s name when he is confirmed as their manager later this week. Chelsea still own the rights to Mourinho’s name and signature having registered it as…
365 Days in Office: CREMA Initiative Raises Concern Over FG’s Direction
A rights advocacy group, the Citizens Rights and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA Initiative) has counseled President Muhammedu Buhari to get his administration more organized ahead of the next three years, with clearly written economic blueprint to enable him achieve his…
No Recruitment Yet, Education Ministry Warns Over Job Scam
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. (Mrs) Folasade Yemi-Esan has said that the Ministry is not recruiting teachers yet, and that members of the public should disregard any information to the contrary. The Permanent Secretary who…
Edo Govt. Withdraws Letter Approving New Oba of Benin
The Edo State Government has withdrawn a letter earlier issued on the Oba of Benin, saying it was issued in error. In a retraction signed by the Secretary to State Government, Julius Ihonvbere, dated May 25, 2016, the government said:…
Gov. Sani Bello Assures of Qualitative Healthcare Delivery in Niger
The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has assured the people of the state of qualitative, functional and accessible medical services in the state. He gave the assurance yesterday when he flagged off the 500 Free Eye Surgical…
Buhari Appoints New Prison Boss
A new Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS) has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The replacement of the former prison boss was announced on Tuesday after President Buhari approved the appointment. This is contained in a statement signed…
Gunmen Kidnap Kogi Monarch as Fulani Herdsmen Kill Villager in Ekiti
Tragedy hit the sleepy town of Oke Ako in Ikole Local government area of Ekiti State on Friday night as suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked the town and killed one resident. Eyewitness confirmed to journalists that the gory incident happened at…
Benue Bans Okada Over Ortom’s Security Aide Murder
The Benue State Government has restricted the activities of commercial motorcyle operators, popularly known as Okada, in the state over the killing of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security to Governor Samuel Ortom, Mr. Denen Igbana. Igbana was allegedly…
