The 45 soldiers of the Nigerian Army, who were court-martialed and jailed seven years ago for demanding adequate weaponry to aid the fight against insurgency, have been released. The soldiers …
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Jos Killings could Precipitate Religious Crisis, Says Niger Gov
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterThe Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has warned that the recent killings in Jos, the Plateau State capital, if not urgently checked, could fan the flame of religious …
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New petroleum industry law is to attract investors-Sylva, Says 3% Good For Niger Delta
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterThe Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, said that the philosophy behind the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) signed into law by the President was to attract investors. …
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Kidnappers of 15 Students and five staff members of the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Bakura in Zamfara State are demanding N350 million ransom for their release. The college’s …
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Former Deputy Senate President during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration Sen. Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu has died. A source told our correspondent that Sen. Mantu died on Tuesday morning in an …
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Business activities ended abruptly in Enugu Monday evening following gunshots experienced at some parts of the state capital. The gunshots occurred at Garki, Abakpa, Ogbete, Obiagu, among others. Although there …
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Four Killed, Several Injured As Gunmen Attack Oil Workers In Imo
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterAt least four workers of Lee Engineering Company have been confirmed dead after gunmen ambushed them on Monday morning in the Assa community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of …
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POLICE ARREST 39 SUSPECTS, RECOVER 2 RPGs, 13 AK47 RIFLES, 58 WRAPS OF DYNAMITE
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterOperatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested thirty-nine (39) suspects for their involvement in series of violent crimes including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, arms trafficking and cybercrime in some …
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The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The Secretary General of OPEC, Dr Mohammed Barkindo, said …
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PLATEAU ATTACKS: IGP DEPLOYS SURVEILLANCE HELICOPTER, SAYS POLICE COMMITTED TO RESTORING ORDER
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterAs part of ongoing, coordinated efforts at restoring public order in Rukuba and its environs, following the unfortunate incident of Saturday 14th, August, 2021, the Inspector General of Police, IGP …