14 Bandits killed in attempted attack on Police Station in Benue
June 20, 2021 Police authorities in Benue State say 14 bandits were killed following an attempted attack on a police station on Sunday morning. A spokesperson for Benue police, Catherine…
SS3 student killed by stray bullet in clash with rice smugglers in Badagry
June 20, 2021 An SS3 student was shot dead during a clash between security operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) and suspected rice smugglers at Irosu village near…
Insecurity: Kebbi shuts at least 7 schools indefinitely – NUT
June 20, 2021 No fewer than seven schools in Kebbi State have been shutdown indefinitely in the aftermath of the attack on Federal Government College (FGC), Birnin Yauri, by suspected…
2021 UTME: JAMB delists 25 CBT centres for poor performance
June 20, 2021 The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 25 Computer-Based Exam Centres (CBT) across the country for poor performance at the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…
SERAP Sues FG, Lai Mohammed, NBC Over Directive Asking Broadcasters To Stop Using Twitter
June 20, 2021 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja “to stop the Federal Government and the Minister of Information…
Law Enforcement Officer among 7 persons nabbed for drug peddling
June 20, 2021 A serving officer of a law enforcement agency, Popoola Abayomi has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for selling assorted illicit drugs to…
How masked gunmen on motorcycle murdered journalist in Ibadan
June 20, 2021 When he was leaving with his friends in his car around 11:30pm, two masked men on a motorcycle suddenly stopped his car, wielding a gun and asked…
ASUU serves notice of another strike over non-payment of members’ 13-month salaries
June 20, 2021 ASUU wants to bring to the attention of the Nigerian public the deliberate, systematic and unpatriotic actions of the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, on…
Covid-19: UAE issues new travel protocols for visitors from Nigeria, others
June 20, 2021 Following the announcement, UAE carrier Emirates Airlines confirmed it would start carrying passengers from South Africa, Nigeria and India in accordance with the new protocols from June…
Fashola gives update on when Second Niger Bridge would be completed
June 20, 2021 The bridge is 1.6km long and furnished with other ancillary infrastructure, including a 10.3km highway and an inter-change, expected to be completed next year. The bridge spans…