Wike in the eyes of editors, by Ken Ugbechie
Nyesom Wike, a lawyer and Governor of Rivers State first caught my fancy when he was a minister in Nigeria’s Ministry of Education. He was the one who always popped…
Troops in Katsina kill fleeing cattle rustler, recover cattle, sheep
Troops of 35 Battalion, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army in a joint patrol with elements of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina State, under the auspices of Operation SHARAN…
NDLEA nabs man with N9.8m fake currency
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command Friday said it has arrested one Mohammed Adamu allegedly in possession of N9.8m fake currency. NDLEA State Commander, Mr. Apeh…
Under pressure MTN to venture outside core business to grow revenue
MTN is undertaking “a deep and fundamental” strategic review of its operations, reflecting the pressure on its voice revenue, customer demand for data, and “more complex and competitive” markets. The…
Troops rescue five women, one baby in terrorists mop up operation
Following information provided by an arrested suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Lawan Abbai, troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE Thursday morning carried out mine and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) clearance at Gombori…
NEMA partners NAMA to strengthen search and rescue
To strengthen existing emergency alerts system, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun to install a modern equipment at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) under a partnership to…
‘Chief’ Joseph Yobo explains visit to President Buhari
Former Super Eagles captain, Chief Joseph Yobo was part of a delegation of Niger Delta traditional rulers who paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari Friday. Yobo who was recently…
FG set to concession Nigeria Railways, Osinbajo inaugurates 20-man Committee
Determined to spur a transformation of the railway infrastructure in the country, the Federal Government is proceeding with the concessioning of the eastern and western lines of the Nigeria Railways…
Irate Police officer kills colleague, trader in morning tiff
A police officer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, went berserk on Thursday morning and shot dead his colleague and a trader at the oil mill market. Mr Nnamdi Omoni,…
It has been a difficult period but our prudence has helped us, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that commitment to transparency and accountability is serving the government in good stead, despite severe shortage of resources in the country. The President spoke Thursday…