Written by Abuja: Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled a multi-front attack by ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base at Mandaragirau in Borno. A statement by the Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, said the attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday. Uba said the … Continue reading “Troops repel ISWAP attack, neutralise 38 insurgents in Borno”
Lagos: The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, has announced its readiness to participate in activities marking the 2026 National Police Day, with events scheduled to run from March 30 to April 7. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Gbenga Afolayan, announced this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. He said that the initiative was … Continue reading “Police kick off trust-building week for 2026 National Police Day”
Umuahia: Gov. Alex Otti has put to rest speculations about Abia seeking reimbursement for federal road projects executed by the state, saying that the Federal Government has no plan to pay back. Speaking at his monthly media interactive session with newsmen, on Friday night, Otti said the new Federal Government’s policy was that states could … Continue reading “Abia won’t get paid for fixing federal roads – Otti”
President Bola Tinubu on Friday affirmed his belief in a credible opposition, saying democracy thrives on healthy competition and constructive engagement among political actors. Tinubu stated this at the Eighth National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. “Let me reiterate, we do not seek a one-party state. Democracy … Continue reading “Tinubu affirms belief in credible opposition at APC convention”
Ibadan: An Ibadan-based legal practitioner, Mr Olakunle Akintola, has stressed the need to regularly update Nigeria’s data protection and cybersecurity laws to tackle emerging technological threats. Akintola said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ibadan. He said that although Nigeria had a fairly strong legal framework, rapid … Continue reading “Lawyer seeks stronger cybersecurity, data protection laws”
Abuja: Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the move by the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to appeal the Court of Appeal judgment on the party’s leadership at the Supreme Court. Wike made the remarks on Friday night, after inspecting the Valodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the venue … Continue reading “Turaki-led PDP’s appeal at Supreme Court baseless – Wike”
Abuja: Three erstwhile members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) were dropped at the just-concluded national convention of the party, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Those who didn’t make the new team include: Deputy National Chairman (South), Hon. Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Duru and the National … Continue reading “APC convention: 3 dropped as Yilwatda, 21 others returned as NWC members”
Akure: The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has rescued five persons in two overnight operations at Akure South Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at about 2 a.m on Saturday, staff on night duty at the health center in Oke-Ijebu, Akure metropolis, were abducted. It … Continue reading “Abduction: Amotekun rescues 3 health workers, 2 others in overnight operations”
Lokoja: Mr Anslem Ojodomo, a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Kogi State Polytechnic, died in class while teaching. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Salihu Avidime, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by Mr John Onimisi, Ag. Co-ordinator, Directorate of Public Relations in the institution, on Friday. The tragic incident is coming … Continue reading “Kogi Polytechnic lecturer dies in class while teaching”
OKADA — The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has called on governments, institutions and individuals across the globe to renew their commitment to forest stewardship, reaffirming the university’s dedication to environmental sustainability as a core institutional value. Prof. Ezemonye made the call on Thursday during activities marking the 2026 International Day … Continue reading “Igbinedion University mobilises stakeholders to combat deforestation”