LASG confiscates rail track traders‘ wares (The Nation) The Lagos State Government on Monday began what it called “Operation all illegal traders must leave rail tracks in Lagos” with the confiscation of wares being sold on the rail lines. The…
*Police assures of safety during Yuletide (Nation) *Police recover weapons from robbers in Onitsha traffic (Nation)
Police assures of safety during Yuletide (Nation) ….warns against thuggery ahead of 2019 polls The Edo State Police Command has assured of the safety of life and property during the Yuletide, adding that peace and respect for law and order…
Wife of slain officer denies receiving Atiku’s phone call (Punch)
The wife of the late Lt. Col Ibrahim Sakaba, one of the 44 soldiers killed by Boko Haram insurgents during an attack on 157 Task Force Battalion in Metele, Borno State last month, has denied claims by the Presidential candidate…
Payment of December salaries, pension excites Abia workers (Guardian)
Some civil servants in Abia on Monday commended the State Government for prompt payment of their December salaries and pensions. The workers gave the commendation in a statement made available by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi, to…
Ebonyi government, millers, debunk news of fire razing Abakaliki rice mill (Guardian)
The Ebonyi Government and rice millers at the popular Abakaliki Rice Mill, have debunked reports that the entire mill was razed by fire which damaged several property. Chief Moses Nome, State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, told the News…
Strike: ASUU may not honour further calls by FG – National President (Guardian)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it may not honour further calls by Federal Government for a meeting on the way forward over the current strike by its members. The union’s National President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, said this…
Hunt for survivors as Indonesian tsunami death toll tops 280 (Guardian)
Indonesian rescuers raced to find survivors Monday after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed at least 281 people, with experts warning the devastated region could be slammed by more deadly waves. Rescue teams used their bare hands, diggers and other heavy equipment…
*FAAN aviation security personnel slumps, dies at Lagos airport (Nation) *Re: Bayo Osinowo’s audacity of arrogance (Nation)
FAAN aviation security personnel slumps, dies at Lagos airport (Nation) A Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) security personnel, Usman Mohammed slumped and died on Friday while on duty at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport,…
*Boko Haram suspect held in Lagos (Nation) *Budget presentation: NANS wants NASS to apologise to Nigerians (Nation)
Boko Haram suspect held in Lagos (Nation) A man the police described as a notorious Boko Haram Commander was yesterday arrested in Lagos. The suspect, Abdulmalik Umar, was said to have been responsible for the death of more than 200…
Dickson presents N275.8 bn budget for 2019 (Guardian)
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Wednesday presented a budget of N275.8 billion for 2019 to the state House of Assembly for consideration. Dickson said at the resention that the budget that would help in the completion of all ongoing…