Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue 22 victims in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa Local…
Ebola: FG approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak investigation and response funds, to each state to strengthen preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other public…
Nigerian Army Fortifies Internal Security with 5,876 Newly Trained Soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Saturday inducted 5,876 newly trained soldiers into its ranks to strengthen ongoing counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and other internal security operations across the country. The soldiers graduated under…
I paid $12.14 (N17,000) bribe every week to South Africa police to allow me stay; SA returnee recounts
When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos last week, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry….
Ondo Senatorial by-election: INEC expresses satisfaction despite network challenges
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election. The by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant Senatorial seat…
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Thank You for Not Dropping the Ball – By Azuh Arinze
Leadership is often a relay race. And the true measure of a leader, as a matter of fact, is not merely how fast he runs his own lap, but…