Leader of a Gusau gang of bandits and a vigilante volunteer group, popularly known as Yansakai, fighting banditry in Gusau, Zamfara, have both agreed to lay down their arms and
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The management, University of Ilorin has said that no student of the school died during the stampede that occurred while students rushed to write exams at the CBT Centre on
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has warned that the region may go offensive over the killing of Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, on Friday night led a government delegation to the residence of the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti,
A Southwest group, Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA), has expressed shock over the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere Chairman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, by persons suspected to be
The Nigerian Army has revealed that 21 errant soldiers will be tried and prosecuted by the general court-martial. According to the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Benson Akinroluyo,
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all uniform services, including security, and hospitals to patronise Nigerian Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industries to grow the economy. The Governor of the Central
Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have given the Federal Government 48 hours to end the unwarranted series of protests by the Shi’ites sect in Abuja. They warned that
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has received nine freed kidnapped victims released by Bandits from neighbouring Zamfara. The victims, including 7 men and a woman with her nursing baby,
The new commissioner of Police for Anambra State, CP, John Abang has assumed office with a promise to phase out cultism, armed robbery and other forms of violent crimes in
Mohammed Adamu, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, has warned protesting Shiites to desist from disrupting the peace in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja or face a show of force. He gave
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, has said that despite the suspension of the RUGA scheme, there is an ongoing plan to repeal the Land Use Act
Wife of Nigeria President, Aisha Buhari has dropped a comment on the rape allegations against Pastors and religious leaders in the country. Aisha Buhari on her verified Twitter page on
As part of efforts to ensure efficient and timely service delivery, the boards of agencies and parastatals in Kaduna State have been dissolved. In a statement issued and signed by
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has cautioned Christians in the country, especially those in the Southern part of the country to remain vigilant even with the suspension of the controversial
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has claimed the Nigeria Police Force hired thugs to disrupt its protest held on Tuesday. Two Shiites were killed, four policemen were wounded and 50
The Accord Party governorship candidate in the last 2019 general elections in Abia State, Emeka Uwakolam has claimed that a certain cartel in the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Tuesday, warned that it would not condone any form of corrupt practices and unnecessary bottlenecks from its members of staff. This is following the inauguration
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Zubairu Muazu, on Tuesday inaugurated a statement-taking room for the CID Panti, Yaba, warning that policemen collecting money for bail were not different from
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the accelerated promotion of two senior army officers and a subaltern for their patriotic role in ending Boko Haram insurgency in the country’s north-east
