EFCC arrests Chinese national for alleged illegal mining in Ilorin
September 10, 2022 The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 29-year old Chinese, Gang Deng, for alleged illegal mining in Ilorin. According…
Security Agents, Host Communities, international collaborators complicit in crude oil theft – PENGASSAN alleges
September 10, 2022 The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has accused security agents, host communities and some international collaborators of…
Police confirms killing of 40-year-old in Osun, arrests suspect
September 10, 2022 The police command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a 40-year-old man, Mohammed Badmus, by a security guard in Okinni area of the state. This is…
Over 79,000 insurgents surrender as 3 more Chibok girls rescued – Theatre Commander
September 10, 2022 The Theatre Commander, North East “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, said over 79,000 insurgents comprising combatants and non combatants have so far surrendered. Musa made this…
PenCom explains why its DG didn’t appear before the House of Reps
September 10, 2022 The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Saturday explained why its Director-General, Mrs. Aisha Dahir-Umar, did not appear before the House of Representatives committee on Finance on Thursday….
NDLEA confirms custody of 26-year-old suspected drug dealer in Kogi
September 10, 2022 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday said a 26-year-old drug dealer has been handed over to it for investigations and prosecution by the State…
Death toll in Kogi bandits’ attack rises to 3 – Police
September 10, 2022 The Police Command in Kogi on Saturday said two more corpses had been recovered from the attack by bandits on traders in Bagana village, Omala Local Government…
New fund for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response formally established
September 10, 2022 A new financial intermediary fund (FIF) for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) has been launched to provide a dedicated stream of additional, long-term financing to strengthen…
Obi-Datti movement: Taraba, Ondo on lockdown as thousands march for Peter Obi
Followers and supporters of the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Ahmed, otherwise known as the Obi-Dients or Obi-Datti movement practically shut the streets…
13-year old girl memorises, writes complete Qur’an; gets scholarship
By Abbas Bamalli A 13-year old girl, Zuwaira Ahmed in Kagara village of Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State has memorised and written the complete Sixty Hizf (Chapters) of…