Police Parade Suspected Killers Of Imo DPO, and Inspector
Police authorities in Imo State have arrested the SUSPECTED KILLERS of a Divisional Police Officer and an Inspector at Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. Parading the suspects at the Command Headquarters in Owerri the Imo State capital on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, said the relentless efforts of the police and other security operatives in unravelling […]
Julius Berger Hands Over Second Niger Bridge to FG
Construction giant and contractor of the Second Niger Bridge, JULIUS BERGER, has formally handed over the multi-billion naira project to the Federal Government. In a brief ceremony at toll area of the bridge, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, expressed satisfaction with the project, confirming that the contractor had carried out repairs on the vandalized portions He also […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places from 40th to 42nd in the latest FIFA world ranking
The latest ranking was published on FIFA’s website on Thursday, 30 November, 2023. The drop in places may not come as a surprise following the Super Eagles’ disappointing showing in their two opening fixtures in Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Senate threatens to involve EFCC to recover CBN loan
The Nigerian Senate has threatened to involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) intervention loan of N135 billion given to 15 oil and gas companies. The Senate Committee on Gas Resources made this threat when the oil and gas firms appeared before the lawmakers to explain how they utilized […]
Heavy Gunfire at Guinea-Bissau’s capital, on Friday morning
Heavy gunfire have been reported in Guinea-Bissau‘s capital Friday morning, hours after some National Guard soldiers went to “set free” a detained minister and a senior state official. The finance minister, Souleiman Seidi, and the secretary of state for the treasury, Antonio Monteiro, had been detained amid investigations into the alleged irregular withdrawal of $10m of state funds. The duo were questioned […]
Gunmen attacked the residence of INEC REC
The INEC says GUNMEN have attacked the residence of its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The commission in a communique, said the attack happened around 3:30 am today, Friday, December 1, 2023. It noted that the armed men engaged security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. […]
Israel resumes strikes in Gaza after ceasefire ends
Explosions and gunfire have been reported in Gaza as Israel resumes combat against Hamas, accusing the group of violating terms of a truce. The truce lasted SEVEN DAYS and saw the release of 110 hostages held by Hamas and 240 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Mediators are however continuing efforts to reach an agreement between the two sides, even as the fighting resumes. […]
FG Launches Agricultural Value Chain Project In Seven Northern States
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched an agricultural value chain project aimed at boosting agricultural production towards achieving food security in the country. The project, called Value Chain North Project Design Mission, is jointly initiated by the Ministry and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project to be executed in seven Northern states is to benefit 456,000 farmers. […]
NAF Helicopter Crashes in Port Harcourt
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter this morning crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, who confirmed the development in a statement, said all those onboard survived, though they sustained “minor injuries”. The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly after it took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in […]
Nigerian Police arrested and detained three NSCDC personnel on Wednesday for shooting students
The Nigeria Police, on Wednesday, arrested and detained three personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for shooting two students of Senior Secondary School, Life Camp, within the Jabi and Gwarinpa areas of the FCT. The two students shot by the NSCDC operatives are currently receiving treatment at the Gwarinpa Hospital. Some irate […]
