Gunmen kidnap another politician, demand N25m ransom
Gunmen have kidnapped a former Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area in Kogi, Mr Emmanuel Ekpa. The state police command spokesman, DSP William Aya, who confirmed this on Sunday in…
PSC dismisses four officers for misconduct, stealing; demotes others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior Police Officers and demoted two other over cases of misconduct and acts unbecoming of public officers. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head…
Another 80 school children abducted, rescued in Katsina
A combined team of security operatives on Saturday rescued 80 abducted pupils of Hizburrahim Islamiyya, an Islamic school in Mahuta, Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. This was made…
Edo State Head of Service Kidnapped, driver shot dead
Head of Service, Edo State, Barr. Anthony Okungbowa, has been kidnapped after attending an event in Oza area of Orhionmwon, Edo State. Sources said the abductors killed his driver as…
Those who say abduction of Kankara boys was stage-managed are senseless – FG
The Federal Government has described as senseless the claim in certain quarters that the abduction of some students from a boarding school in Kankara, Katsina State, and their release was…
Only five states have adopted N145/m as Right of Way fees – Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has described as key the role of telecommunications to the diversification of the nation’s economy. He said that on…
Facebook unveils 2020 Africa year in review: Capacity building, healthcare top projects
Facebook has released its “2020 Year in Review: Highlights” an infographic showcasing some of its key investments and work across Africa in 2020. Supported by an animated video celebrating and…
IOM unfolds dangers of illegal migration to Edo audience in new movie
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), on Friday in Benin, Edo State,showcased a film titled ‘Sideline’ to bring to the movie screen the dangers of illegal migration to Europe and…
Grammy Awards: Burna Boy makes history, first Nigerian to get consecutive nominations
Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has emerged the first Nigerian artist to be nominated for the Grammy awards in two consecutive years. The ‘Wonderful’ crooner was…
Education is free in Rivers, Don’t impose fees on pupils, students – Wike
As schools reopen for the new academic year 2020/2021 session, Principals and Heads of Schools are hereby reminded that the State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has since banned the collection…