MNJTF reveals Boko Haram terrorist now recruiting child soldiers as part of new strategies
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says the Boko Haram terrorist group has introduced the use of child soldiers to resuscitate its declining influence in the Lake Chad Basin. The…
Insecurity: Gov. Akeredolu calls for decentralisation of the Nigeria police
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says the Nigeria Police Force is being overstretched as the nation confronts the numerous security challenges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on…
FG to deduct federal allocation of any state, LCAs found imposing illegal taxes on mining operations – Minister
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, authorised the finance ministry to directly deduct the federal allocation of any state or local councils found imposing illegal taxes on mining operations….
Less than 500 elephants remaining in Nigeria- conservationist laments
Mr Andrew Dunn, Country Director of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Nigeria, says elephants are almost becoming extinct in Nigeria. Dunn made the disclosure in an interview with journalists in…
Stop Big Brother TV show now; it does not represent us – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Wednesday called for an end to Big Brother Naija reality TV show as he celebrated the International Youth Day with…
Eulogies as Walter Carrington, ‘June 12 Ambassador’, dies at 90
Eulogies have continued to trail the death of, Walter Carrington, former US Ambassador to Nigeria who died barely three weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday on July 24. President Muhammadu…
EFCC investigating alleged attempt by Lebanese to smuggle $890,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is investigating an alleged attempt by two Lebanese nationals to smuggle 890,000 dollars (N338 million) out of the country. The spokesperson…
Court Martial sentences Soldier to 55 years imprisonment for culpable homicide, theft
A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting in the nation’s capital, Abuja has sentenced a soldier serving with the Nigerian Army to 55 years in prison for culpable homicide, theft and…
COVID-19: FEC approves N8.4bn for procurement of testing, diagnostic materials for 774 LGAs
The Federal Government has approved the sum of N8.49billion for the procurement of test kits by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting…
Land grabbing: FCTA demolishes 25 illegal buildings
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Department of Development Control on Wednesday demolished 25 houses in Kyami District, within the capital city. The Director of the Department, Malam Muktar Galadima,…