Katsina State Government Releases 70 Bandits
The Katsina State Government has defended the release of 70 suspected bandits from custody, saying the decision was part of a broader peace initiative and hostage-swap agreement designed to restore stability in conflict-affected communities. The State Commissioner for Information, Salisu…
UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor Appoints Special Assistant On New Media
APPOINTMENT: The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, has appointed Mr. Ekene Prosper Ezeumeanya as Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on New Media. In a letter signed by the Registrar, Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, dated…
Four Killed, Shops Burned in Fresh Terrorist Attack in Damala Village, Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that four people were killed and several shops set on fire during a recent terrorist attack in the state. The incident took place in Damala village, Woko District of Borgu Local Government Area,…
Tension As Russia Bombs Two U.S Bound Cargo Ships In The Black Sea (Photos)
Russian forces struck two U.S bound cargo ships on Friday, January 9, killing one seafarer and injuring a second crewmember, according to Ukrainian officials. It comes as Ukraine continues to accuse Russia of “deliberately targeting civilian facilities, international shipping, and…
Museveni Seeks Seventh Term After 40 Years in Power as Uganda Votes
When Yoweri Museveni seized power in Uganda in 1986, he declared that “the problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.” Now 81, the former rebel leader…
Kogi Governor Ododo Mourns Death of Three APC Chieftains
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has mourned the passing of three prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The deceased, identified as Onojah James Ignatius, Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, and Alhaji Alih Atabo, were announced…
My Facebook Account Was Hacked – Ebonyi Social Media Critic, Polycarp Obinna Alegu Tells Magistrate in Court
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. Mr Alegu, 36,…
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…