The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of Prince Eniola Oyebode, the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyebode Oyesosin. According to a statement on Sunday by Yemisi Opalola, the command spokesperson, Oyebode’s arrest is in connection with the alleged murder of American-based lecturer and grassroots mobiliser Richard Idowu, aka Ade Ori Okin. […]
Data privacy: ‘Tinubu has mandated us to automate public service’ – NASS
The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Information Communication Technology, ICT, and Cyber Security, Stanley Olajide, said President Bola Tinubu has given the National Assembly the mandate to automate public service in the country, including the services at the National Assembly. He disclosed this at the Global Data Privacy Day organised by the […]
3 American troops killed, 25 injured in attack on Jordan base
The United States military confirmed on Sunday that three service members were killed and at least 25 others were injured in a drone attack on an outpost in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. The attack marked a significant escalation, as it was the first time U.S. troops have been killed by enemy fire in […]
Gov Otti visits Aba market gutted by fire, promises to rebuild shops
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State visited the section of Ahia Ohuru (New Market) at Ngwa Road, Aba, which was gutted by fire on Saturday night. Governor Otti headed straight to the market on Sunday after worshipping at the Methodist Church, Wesley Cathedral, Aba. He frowned at the poor condition of the structures housing the […]
Tinubu approves inauguration of committee on new minimum wage
The inauguration of a tripartite committee to look into the implementation of the new minimum wage for workers has been approved by President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a letter from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, addressed to Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. […]
FG addressing economic, security challenges – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government is addressing the security and economic challenges of the country. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Idris said the administration is aware of its duties and responsibilities to all Nigerians, irrespective of any differences. “In the area of security, all […]
FG addressing economic, security challenges – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government is addressing the security and economic challenges of the country. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Idris said the administration is aware of its duties and responsibilities to all Nigerians, irrespective of any differences. “In the area of security, all […]
Military raids bandits’ enclaves in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, OPHD, have recorded success as they neutralised scores of bandits and cleared some of their hideouts in Zamfara State. This was disclosed by Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, the Commanding Officer of 1 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Gusau, during the West African Social Activities, WASA, held on the garrison grounds in Gusau. […]
Military raids bandits’ enclaves in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, OPHD, have recorded success as they neutralised scores of bandits and cleared some of their hideouts in Zamfara State. This was disclosed by Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, the Commanding Officer of 1 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Gusau, during the West African Social Activities, WASA, held on the garrison grounds in Gusau. […]
‘Defend yourselves against jihadists’ — IPOB to Nigerians
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has charged Igbos and Nigerians to stand up against Fulani jihadists. IPOB said Nigerians should not allow jihadists to threaten them into silence. The group was reacting to a threat by the Fulani Nationalist Movement, FUNAM, of launching a murderous jihad against Nigerian citizens in the Middle Belt, South […]