Amotekun apprehends 11 suspected bandits in Oyo
Operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, have arrested 11 suspected bandits terrorising residents of the state. Amotekum Commandant in […]
Local government
FRSC tasks officers in Edo on accurate data collation
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Edo Sector Command has tasked Station Officers (SOs) in the command on building capacity for accurate data collation. Mr Henry […]
Abia Police Command blames Nkporo attack on common criminals
The Police have blamed Wednesday’s attack on Nkporo Police Station, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia, on “common criminals,” saying they were repelled from […]
Ologbo killings: Court adjourns till May 26
A Benin High Court on Wednesday adjourned until May 26 the case against Austin Olokor for the alleged murder of two locals, Okhuoimose Omorodion and […]
Ekiti APC moves to suspend ward Caretaker Chairman over alleged ‘anti party’ activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has commenced moves to suspend the Ado Ward 8 Caretaker Chairman, Mr Clement Afolabi, over alleged affiliation with […]
NCoS partners ESUT to enhance inmates education
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Enugu State Command says it will partner with the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) to enhance inmates’ […]
Niger Govt lauds UNICEF for school enrolment initiative
The Niger Government on Wednesday lauded the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for supporting the campaign to increase enrolment of children in schools in the state. […]
Edo govt. begins work on flood control project – Official
The Edo government says it has appointed a contractor for the flood control project at Ughoha community in Esan South Local Government Area of the […]
Reps want more funding for NPDC
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Gas Resources, Mr Mutu Ebomo, has solicited more funds to support the operations of the Nigerian Petroleum Development […]
Enugu govt raises alarm over alleged sabotage of Digital Industrial Park project
Enugu State Government, on Tuesday raised alarm over recent efforts by some persons to sabotage the ongoing construction of a Digital Industrial Park (DIP) in […]
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 […]
NDE launches 2021 sustainable agricultural development training in Imo
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched its 2021 sustainable agricultural development training scheme in Imo.The Acting Director General of the Directorate, Mallam Abubakar […]
ADC expresses optimism of winning seats in Lagos LG poll
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed optimism of winning many chairmanship and councillorship seats in the July 24 Lagos State local government councils poll.Mr […]
Nasarawa govt organises Town Hall meetings for citizens’ input into state budget
The Nasarawa State Government, on Tuesday, solicited the support of its citizens in budgeting, with a view to tackle the challenges facing various communities in […]
NDE to train 1,548 youths nationwide on environmental beautification
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says no fewer than 1,548 youths will benefit from its training on environmental beautification nationwide. The Acting Director-General (D-G) […]
NSCDC hails Plateau AG over provision of water, office accommodation
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has commended Mr Cyril Tsenyil, Plateau Accountant General (AG), for providing potable water […]
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 […]
Suspected herdsmen attack IDPs camp, kill 7 – Ortom
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Tuesday confirmed an attack on Abagena Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs), camp in Makurdi by suspected herdsmen, that left seven […]
Ensure safety of Plateau farmers, Rep urges security agencies
Rep. Dachung Bagos (PDP-Plateau) has called on security agencies to intensify effort in ensuring the safety of farmers in his constituency as the farming season […]
Hoodlums invade Anambra village, kill 9
No fewer than nine people were killed on Monday when hoodlums invaded Ukpomachi Village, Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The state […]