Comrade Uyi Valentine Elected, Inaugurated as UCC Secretary
Comrade Uyi Valentine, a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the immediate-past Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been elected as the Secretary of the University of Benin Comrades Community (UCC). The election, which was keenly contested, held on…
Third Mainland Bridge Rehabilitation Cost FG N43bn, CCTV Centre N2.5bn — Umahi
The total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion, while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) centre cost about N2.5 billion. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made this known on Monday in Lagos…
Court Remands Social Media Critic, Polycarp Obinna Alegu Over Alleged Defamation Of Ebonyi SSG
By Grace Egbo A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Monday ordered the remand of a social media critic, Mr Polycap Obinna Alegu, over alleged defamation of the Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government (SSG), Prof. Grace Umezurike….
11 Terrorists Surrender as Troops Kill Eight, Arrest Two Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh gains in the fight against insurgency in Borno State, with 11 suspected terrorist fighters surrendering to the military, eight others killed during encounters, and two alleged logistics suppliers taken into custody. The…
Malami Under Fresh Probe by DSS as EFCC Uncovers Arms at Kebbi Residence
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), is reportedly facing a new investigation following the discovery of arms and ammunition at his residence in Kebbi State. According to a report published by The Nation…
Katsina Govt Defends Planned Release of 70 Suspected Bandits to Sustain Peace Deal
The Katsina State Government has defended its move to begin processes for the release of 70 individuals accused of banditry, explaining that the action is aimed at preserving an ongoing peace initiative with armed groups operating in the state. The…
Trump Says Iran Leaders Want to Negotiate as Protest Death Toll Mounts
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran’s leadership had called him seeking “to negotiate” after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. For two weeks, Iran has been rocked by a protest movement that has swelled…
SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged N55.9bn Mismanagement in 2019 Elections
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over alleged irregularities involving N55.9 billion earmarked for election materials used during the 2019 general elections. The allegations are contained in the latest…
Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Killing of Abuja Lawyer in ‘One-Chance’ Attack
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended three individuals over the killing of a legal practitioner, Chigbo Princess, in a case believed to be connected to “one-chance” armed robbery activities in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Sunday…
Scores of Bandits Neutralised as Police, Military Intensify Joint Operation in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has announced that several bandits have been killed and their operational networks broken up during a recent security offensive, though the specific location of the operation was not revealed. In a statement released on Sunday,…