Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the submission of memoranda by governors for state police as a waste of time. Makinde stated this in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday. The governor faulted 16 governors’ submission of…
Tinubu condemns killing of traditional rulers, orders swift action to rescue kidnapped pupils in Ekiti State
In a somber response to the tragic events unfolding in Ekiti State, President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the killing of two esteemed traditional rulers. The victims, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun…
Father of slain abducted Abuja teenager seeks NBA’s help
Oladosu Ariyo, father of slain 13-year-old teenager, Folashade Ariyo, who was killed by kidnappers on Monday, has confirmed the death of his daughter, calling on the Nigeria Bar Association, under the leadership of Yakubu Maikyau, to intervene in the rescue…
Troops’ protection of farmers has boosted farm produce in Zamfara – Army
The Nigerian Army says farm produce has increased tremendously in Zamfara State more than in the past years as a result of the troop’s efforts to provide security to farmers. The Commander One Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Gusau, Brigadier…
Kidnapping attacks: FCT Police Commissioner visits Ushafa, Bwari, assures residents of safety
The FCP Police Command has assured residents of Abuja particularly those living in Ushafa, Bwari, and environs, of their safety as additional police personnel have been deployed to ensure that security threats are nipped in the bud. The command made…
Return home for Christmas, you’re safe, Soludo tells Anambra people
ANAMBRA State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the people of the state to return home and join their relations in celebrating the Christmas and New Year, assuring them that the state is safe. Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.…
SpaceX launches South Korea spy satellite
SpaceX on Friday launched a South Korean spy Satellite Friday afternoon after North Korea claimed it launched one of its own late last month. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1:20 p.m. EST…
Alia commends armed forces for safeguarding the nation
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has acknowledged and commended the role of the Nigerian Armed Forces in safeguarding the stability and peace of the nation. Alia stated this when he received the Senior Course 46 students of the Armed…
Kidnapped Benue commissioner regains freedom
Mr Mathew Agbo, the Benue Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, who was kidnapped few days back, has regained his freedom. Agbo in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos, thanked Gov.…
Tinubu seeks stronger economic, defence, bilateral cooperation with UK
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for the United Kingdom to bolster its partnership with Nigeria and Africa by increasing investments across various sectors to achieve sustainable and inclusive prosperity on the continent. According to a statement by Special…