Ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu arrives Qatar as Nigeria’s Ambassador
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has arrived in Qatar to a warm reception to assume duty as Nigeria’s new Ambassador to the Gulf state…
Navy uncovers creek-to- market fuel route, intercepts 103,000ltrs of AGO
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered another link in the illicit petroleum distribution chain with the interception of a large consignment of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) being transported…
University of Ibadan confirms abduction of its student alongside 7 others
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed the abduction of a 300-level female law student while returning from a religious conference in Imo. The…
To Stop Theft, Diversion, NCCSALW Trains 90 Officers in Weapon Stockpile Management
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it is strengthening armoury security across government agencies to curb the proliferation of illicit weapons in…
24 ships discharge petroleum products, others in Lagos ports
A total of 24 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Friday. NPA…
Lagos police nabs 26 foreigners over false kidnap claim
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended 26 foreign nationals following investigations into a reported kidnapping case that was later found to be false. Those apprehended comprised 19 Chadians…
Troops destroy terrorist camps in Katsina forest, rescue kidnap victim
Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed several terrorist camps during ongoing Operation CLEAN SWEEP and rescued a kidnap victim in Katsina State. The operation was conducted by troops of…
PCN seals 724 illegal drug outlets in Kwara
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 724 illegal pharmaceutical outlets in Kwara. The Registrar of PCN, Pharm. Ibrahim Ahmed, made this known in Ilorin at a news conference…
Troops rescue 17 kidnap victims in Sokoto community
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 17 kidnapped victims from bandits in Kura Mota village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible security source from the…
Italy’s top court clears Milan prosecutors in Eni Nigeria case
Italy’s top court on Thursday fully acquitted two Milan prosecutors accused of failing to file documents that could have supported energy group Eni’s position in an international corruption case. Eni,…