Insecurity: Grant licences to responsible citizens to carry sophisticated weapons – Ortom urges FG
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Federal Government to grant licences to responsible citizens to carry sophisticated weapons such as AK47 to deter criminals from attacking innocent and…
Man in court, seeks divorce over battery, says my wife has emasculated me
An electronic trader, Gbade Olaniyi, on Wednesday petitioned an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolved his seven year-old marriage to wife, Olubunmi, because she frequently beats him. Testifying, Olaniyi…
Foreign Affairs Minister Onyeama recovers from COVID-19, resumes duty
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has recovered from COVID-19 after testing negative to the virus. Mr Onyeama disclosed this in a series…
IYD: Atiku lauds Nigerian youths for commitment, perseverance towards attainment of a greater Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he salutes the Nigerian youth in particular for their commitment and perseverance towards the attainment of a greater Nigeria. Atiku disclosed this on Wednesday…
Ex-Police boss says poor welfare, inadequate training of security operatives causes of insecurity
The former Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Abbey Agyole, has blamed some of the security challenges on what he describes as poor welfare and inadequate training of security operatives….
Robbers attack two journalists in Nasarawa; cart away laptop, other items
Armed robbers have on Wednesday attacked Mr Linus Oota, the Nasarawa State Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper. Oota, who is a resident of Ombi one, Lafia, was attacked around 3:00…
High Court convicts 3 of 9 persons accused in hijack of vessel -Navy
The Federal High Court (FHC) Port Harcourt has convicted 3 of the 9 accused persons who on March 21 hijacked an Equatorial Guinea flagged vessel, MV ELOBEY VI off Equatorial…
LASG Unveils 500 Mass Transit Buses, Launches Smart Ticketing System, says it’s Another Promise Fulfilled
To integrate all transport modes on a single smart payment ecosystem, the Governor launched an upgraded e-ticketing platform that would automate fare payment and create smart mobility through a cashless…
Osun Police dismisses inspector for allegedly assaulting civilian leading to death
The Police in Osun on Tuesday announced the dismissal of an Inspector, Ago Egharevba, for allegedly assaulting a civilian in the state. A statement issued in Osogbo by the command’s…
COVID-19: U.S hands over 200 ventilators to Nigeria, lauds country’s efforts at combating spread
U.S Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard officially handed over 200 brand-new, leading edge ventilators to the Nigerian Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire to support the government’s efforts against the COVID-19…