Troops kill 6 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Six Boko Haram terrorists have been killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole along Dikwa – Ajiri axis in the Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima in a statement released…
We gave Niger Delta governors N100m each as COVID-19 palliatives – NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has said that it gave each of the governors of the nine oil-producing states N100million each as COVID-19 palliatives. NDDC officials reportedly made the claim while appearing before the Senate Committee on Ethics Privileges…
We’ll unleash mayhem, hoist Biafran flags in Nigeria, Cameroon – BNL boasts
The Biafra Nations League, BNL in Bakassi Peninsula, has threatened to unleash mayhem on any security agency that will stop their operations in the region. According to the group, they have taken over the creeks and bushes of the region…
“Meghan’s racism claims against Royal family not a surprise” – Michelle Obama
Former first lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama has said it “wasn’t a complete surprise” to hear the Duchess of Sussex’s claims of racism within the Royal Family. Meghan had in an interview with Oprah Winfrey accused the…
Bandits attacks on schools: Despite Minister’s position, Atiku suggests ways out
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has suggested ways the Federal Government can secure schools across the country. Atiku said the Federal Government should massively recruit police officers and deploy them to protect schools across…
Are we in a military regime? Dele Momodu asks after EFCC ordered bankers to declare their assets
Media personality, Dele Momodu has reacted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) directive for bank employees to declare their assets in accordance with the bank employees declaration of assets act. LIB reported that EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa who gave the directive…
Hijab controversy: Christians and Muslims clash as Kwara state government reopen Christian schools (videos)
Christians and Muslims clashed in Ilorin, Kwara state capital today March 17 after the state government reopened 10 Christian schools which were initially shut down over a hijab controversy. The government-funded Christian schools had repeatedly been shut down over…
Police frees Polaris Bank staff, one other from kidnappers in Ibadan
Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the release of two kidnapped victims in Ibadan. It had reported that no fewer than five people were in the early hours of Monday kidnapped along the Ijebu-Ode/ Ibadan Road. Our correspondent recalls…
Don’t sell fuel above N162 per litre – DPR warns IPMAN members
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has warned members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) in Taraba State against selling petrol above the official pump price of N162 per litre. Mr Jeremiah Mashat, Operational Controller of DPR Field Operation’s…
Boy, 12, drowns while swimming with friends in Ilorin (graphic)
A 12-year-old boy, identified as Lekan Benjamin, on Tuesday, March 16, drowned at Asa River in Ilorin while swimming with his friends. The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Falade Olumuyiwa, confirmed the incident, describing it as unfortunate….