Man, 47, runs amuck, allegedly kills mother, two children; police investigate
The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, SP Haruna Mohammed, said the command had begun investigation into the alleged murder of an 85-year-old grandmother and her two grand children at…
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala, four others advance to next round
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s candidate aspiring to the position of Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has won the first run of elections and has àlong with four…
Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat from Sunday – Officials
The Trump administration will ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from U.S. app stores starting Sunday night, a move that will block Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned platforms over concerns…
Military intensifies fight against economic saboteurs, apprehends oil thieves, destroys illegal refineries
The Defence Headquarters says military has intensified its aggressive fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, bunkering, economic sabotage and other criminal activities in the country. The Coordinator, Defence Media…
Insurgency: Troops eliminate 16 terrorists, arrest 11 in N/E in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, has eliminated 16 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist and arrested 11 in the North East in the…
Police foil robbery attack, gun down suspects in Niger
Police in Niger said they had gunned down two suspected armed robbers in Madalla area of Suleja Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state,…
FG apologises over ‘misleading tweet’ on self-certification forms
The Federal Government has apologised for its tweet ordering all account holders in the country to obtain and fill self-certification forms. In a directive contained in a series of tweets…
LASWA REITERATES COMMITMENT TO SAFE WATER TRANSPORTATION
The General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, has reiterated the commitment of the Agency towards ensuring that the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S….
Edo election: Conducting free, fair elections is one of my main concerns for our democracy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on political parties, candidates, and security agents participating in the Edo governorship election to uphold democratic standards during the poll. A statement by the Senior…
Third Mainland Bridge phase one rehabilitation to be completed October – Controller
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Olukayode Popoola, on Friday assured that Third Mainland Bridge repairs was progressing rapidly, and the first phase would be delivered on schedule…