Following banditry attack on Dangulbi village, Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State killing 20 people, there has been mass Exodus in the community for fear of repeated attacks. The gunmen stroke on Sunday, leaving scores of residents displaced as gunmen reportedly stormed the community in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately, looting shops and forcing villagers…
The Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has instituted a suit against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding recognition of its interim National Working Committee (NWC). The BoT and the PDP, in a fresh suit, sought an order compelling INEC to, forthwith, update its records and publish…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division in Sokoto have foiled a bandits’ attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Tidibale village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible security source in the area disclosed the operational success to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Sokoto. The source said…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says Nigerians should continually seek God’s face to overcome the current insecurity across the country. Okpebholo made the statement on Sunday during a visit to LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City, where he requested prayers against kidnapping, cultism, and other security challenges. He also called for prayers for peace,…
MTN Nigeria has defended its data billing system, insisting that customers’ data are neither manipulated nor stolen, as it unveiled new transparency measures to address persistent concerns over data depletion. The telecoms operator made the clarification at a public engagement held in Lagos at the weekend, tagged “Data on Trial.” Executives, independent auditors, regulators, media…
The Plateau Advocates for Peaceful Co-existence, has warned a former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, against demarketing the state and discouraging visitors, investors and residents from carrying out lawful social and economic activities. The warning is contained in a statement by its spokesperson, Mr Bulus Ayuba, made available to the News Agency of…
Mr Osa Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies Ltd., has commended the company’s financing partners, advisers and stakeholders for their roles in securing a landmark US$750 million facility. Igiehon gave the commendation in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos following international recognition for the financing transaction. He said the support received from partners…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four notorious female drug dealers in Edo, Imo, Kano, and Gombe states. The Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Giving a break down, Babafemi said that in Edo, an intense sweep of notorious…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignments of various opioids and illicit substance concealed in building materials in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a major blow was dealt to opioid trafficking…
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Rep. James Faleke (APC-Lagos) has urged civil servants to prioritise integrity and due process for speedy development of the country. Faleke gave the charge in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of a book launch to mark the 60th birthday and retirement of the Clerk of…
Following banditry attack on Dangulbi village, Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State killing 20 people, there has been mass Exodus in the community for fear of repeated attacks. The gunmen stroke on Sunday, leaving scores of residents displaced as gunmen reportedly stormed the community in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately, looting shops and forcing villagers…
