Military kills 8,034 terrorists, apprehends 11,623 suspects in 11 months
Dec. 5, 2024 The Defence Headquarters said that the military had eliminated a total of 8,034 terrorists, apprehended 11,623 suspects and rescued 6,376 kidnapped hostages from January to December. The…
Troops neutralise notorious bandits, rescue 25 kidnap victims in Southern Kaduna
Dec. 5, 2024 Troops from 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have conducted a successful operation in Southern Kaduna, resulting in the clearance of bandit hideouts, neutralization of notorious bandits, and the…
Court jails proprietor, 3 teachers for negligence, insulting parent in Edo
Dec. 5, 2024 An Oredo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin has sentenced the proprietor of Calvary Crown Academy, Benin, Paul Okugbowa, and three teachers to prison for negligence and insulting…
NEPC describes as unacceptable $480m expenditure on importation of 3m tonnes of rice
Dec. 5, 2024 The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Thursday described as unacceptable continuous spending of 480 million dollars on importation of three tonnes of rice annually. The NEPC…
Tax Reform Bills: We didn’t, will not suspend deliberations – Senate
Dec. 5, 2024 The Senate on Thursday said that it did not suspend deliberations on the Tax Reform Bills as reported in some quarters. Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele,…
Woman, 43, docked for alleged N1.6m child adoption scam
Dec. 5, 2024 A woman, Tina Aguocha, who allegedly obtained N1.6 million under the pretext of facilitating an adoption process, on Thursday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos….
Bill to prohibit gas flaring scales 2nd reading in House of Reps
Dec. 5, 2024 A bill for an Act to prohibit gas flaring, encourage gas utilisation and provide for penalties and remedies for gas flaring violations and related matters has scaled…
Lagos to extend fibre-optic network by 1,200km in 2025, host world-class data centre
Dec. 5, 2024 Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday announced plans to extend the state’s fibre-optic network by an additional 1,200 kilometers in 2025, complementing the existing 2,500…
Investigation into Air Peace alleged exploitative ticket pricing ongoing — FCCPC
Dec. 5, 2024 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says its inquiry into allegations of exploitative ticket pricing by AirPeace and other entities is still ongoing. A notice…
Oborevwori salutes Deltans for unity, assures of prosperous 2025
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appreciated Deltans for the cooperation, peace and unity in the state, assuring that year 2025 would witness more blessings, development and prosperity…