Editors’ Conference: Shettima, Diri, Bagudu, Idris, NACCIMA, others lead discussion on state of the nation
Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Aigbogun, others to address media’s challenges Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Minister of Budget & Economic Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu will lead…
113 foreigners , 17 Nigerian collaborators arrested for cybercrimes
Nov. 4, 2024 130 suspects, comprising 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, have been apprehended by the police over hacking and cyber-related crimes. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa…
APC to Makinde: We’re not responsible for the rot in your party, focus on your people
Nov. 4, 2024 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to stop accusing it for the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gov….
Economy, others: Atiku knocks Tinubu, lists what he could have done differently
I’ve been inundated with inquiries of what I would have done differently if I were at the helm of affairs of our country. I am not the president, Tinubu is….
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: FG increases compensation to N18bn
Nov. 3, 2024 The Federal Government has increased the compensation amount for property owners affected by the construction of the Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The…
It’s out! Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from the People’s Mandate, a rare book by Sunny Igboanugo
Why I wrote this riposte to Professor Soyinka Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from “The People’s Mandate,” a copy of which has…
The Pointer newspaper at 30: A Delta epiphany, by Ken Ugbechie
On Monday, October 28, The Pointer newspaper marked its 30th anniversary. Owned by Delta state, it was established in 1994, three years after Delta state was excised from the old…
NDLEA busts Brazil-Nigeria drug cartel, seize N4bn worth cocaine
. Intercepts UK, UAE, Australia-bound cocaine, cannabis, tramadol concealed in body cream containers, art work The bid by members of an international drug syndicate that operates between Brazil, Ethiopia…
Police begins project to determine number of femicide cases ongoing in Nigeria
Nov. 3, 2024 Dr Samuel Keshinro, a Pathologist with the Nigeria Police, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, and the only Force Pathologist in the country says a project is ongoing…
NSCDC arrests NNPCL truck driver for diverting 10,000 litres fuel
Nov. 2, 2024 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has arrested a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) truck driver, Afeez Adegbola, for allegedly diverting 10,000…