A New York woman and two children, including an infant, died after going over Niagara Falls this week, state police said. The incident occurred about 9 p.m. Monday, near Goat Island, state police said in a statement. “The investigation has…
Hunger protest: Zamfara APC condemns miscreants’ attack on state secretariat
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State condemned the attack on its state secretariat on Monday by miscreants who hijacked the nationwide hunger protest, saying protesters destroyed glasses and looted property at the APC Secretariat in the state. In…
Alleged misconduct: PDP suspends three members in Benue
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, on Monday, suspended three members of its State Working Committee from office for one month with immediate effect. The suspension was contained in a statement issued by the state party publicity secretary, Bemgba…
Minister seeks suspension of hunger protest
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria against hunger and poverty. Shuaibu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, on…
CISLAC condemns hijacking of protests, blames govt
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has called for the protection of protesters amid growing concerns that the demonstrations have been hijacked by criminal elements and political actors with nefarious intentions. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Executive…
Be wary of yahoo boys, police warn ladies in Osun
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday warned residents of the state, especially women, to be wary of the activities of internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys, who have expanded their criminal activities to ritual killing. A statement signed by…
Recruitment: Police/PSC agree on final merit list
The Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have finally reached an agreement regarding the final merit list for the recruitment of police constables into the Nigeria Police Force. A statement from police headquarters said, “Following extensive deliberations and…
Ekiti gov orders construction of toilets at NYSC camp
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has directed that toilet facilities be built immediately at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Ise-Emure. According to a statement on the state’s X .com handle, the Commissioner for Youth Development, who…
Edo police arrest 3 for cultism, recover arms
The Edo State Police Command has paraded three suspected cultists in Benin City alleged to be members of the Maphite confraternity. According to a statement by a media aide to the governor, Crusoe Osagie, on Friday, the police commissioner, Funsho…