Security: Ooni-in-council urges FG to empower traditional rulers
The Lowa Adimula of the Ife Kingdom, High-Chief Adekola Adeyeye, has urged the Federal Government to empower traditional rulers to safeguard their territories. Adeyeye, who […]
Kidnapping
Police arrest suspected gunrunner in Bayelsa
Operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit of Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old man, who allegedly specialises in fabricating and selling locally-made guns. In […]
Insecurity: Osun govt. to construct perimeter fence in public schools
The Osun government has concluded plans to construct perimeter fence in all public primary and secondary schools in the state to ensure safety of pupils and […]
Kidnapped hotelier, wife, others regain freedom in Ogbomoso
The owner of Agbo Hotel, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Mr Oyedokun Oyeniyi, his wife, Busayo Oyedokun and seven others that were kidnapped on Saturday have […]
Police confirm 1 death, burning of station in Sokoto
The Police in Sokoto State on Tuesday confirmed the death of one person, burning of a divisional police station and two vehicles in Kware Local […]
Kidnapping : Ogun students seek adequate protection on campuses
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun chapter, has called on the state government to provide adequate protection for students in all the tertiary […]
El-Rufa’i, Tambuwal call for collective action to end banditry
Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have stressed the need for states to cooperate in tackling the menace of […]
NDE trains100 Adamawa youths on modern farming
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Monday began training of 100 unemployed youths in Adamawa on sustainable agriculture to enable them to become self-employed. […]
Ramadan: Fasting will only transform people willing to be transformed – Chief Imam
Alhaji Kabir Olowolayemo, the Chief Imam of Cross River Central Mosque, says the Ramadan is a period of self restraint, control and discipline, as well […]
FG lauds Peace Corps of Nigeria on youth engagement
The Federal Government has commended the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) for engaging thousands of youths in humanitarian and volunteer services. The Secretary to the […]
Expert says security, other factors key to tackling high inflation rate
A financial expert says the provision of security, large scale farming and intervention in manufacturing sector are key factors in tackling the rising inflation rate […]
Ag I-G disbands Monitoring Units in Lagos, Port Harcourt
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Mr Usman Baba has ordered the immediate disbandment of the I-G Monitoring Units in Lagos and Port Harcourt with […]
Ramadan: Matawalle congratulates Muslims, calls for prayers
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has congratulated the Muslim faithful as they begin this year’s Ramadan fast on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement […]
Nurses embark on strike in Ogun over alleged kidnap of members
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ogun Council, has embarked on strike over the kidnapping of its members and insecurity in the […]
Ramadan: Christian clerics felicitate Muslims, sue for peace, justice
The Catholic Diocese of Oyo has urged the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to embrace and pray for peace, justice and an end to social vices […]
Police arrest 16 suspected cultists in Ilorin
The Police Command in Kwara said it arrested 16 suspected cultists, members of rival Aiye and Eiye confraternities, on a revenge mission between at Oko-Olowo […]
Military arrest 23 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Plateau
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, has arrested 23 suspects over kidnapping, […]
Easter : Police, NSCDC ready to provide security in Niger
The Niger Police Command has assured residents of the state of their safety before, during and after the Easter period. The Commissioner of Police in […]