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Day: November 7, 2024

Military kills 481 terrorists, arrests 741 suspects in 1 month

Buba said the exerted military pressure on the terrorists in the North East resulted in the killing of 198 terrorists, apprehending 166 suspects and rescuing of 156 kidnapped hostages. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says its troops have eliminated 481 terrorists, apprehended 741 suspects and rescued 492 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in…

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Wike vows to complete dualisation of major FCT township road in December

The Minister added that the construction of the six-lane dual carriageway from Airport Road to Kuje, being executed by Arab Contractors, was also going on as scheduled. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike says the ongoing dualisation of Kuje township road, from Tipper garage to LEA Secretariat will be completed in December….

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Bauchi man posts on Facebook photos of women he had sexual relationships with

The prosecutor argued that the defendant’s actions violated sections 183, 196, 388, and 389 of the Bauchi State Penal Code 2022. The Police in Bauchi on Thursday arraigned a 76-year-old man, Bala Mohammed, before Chief Magistrate Court 5 for allegedly posting pictures of women on Facebook. Mohammed, a resident of Tambari Housing Estate, was charged…

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Oba of Benin urges NDLEA to explore medical potentials of marijuana

Earlier, the NDLEA boss commended the Oba for his timely interventions and requested his prayers for the agency’s personnel to achieve their mandate. The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has charged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to carry out research on the active ingredients in cannabis, otherwise called Marijuana. The Oba gave the…

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Education Minister wants FG to revive Jonathan’s Almajiri system of education

Dandutse also called on the minister to give attention to the issues of security and power supply to higher institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, called for more funds allocation to the Almajiri System of Education to tackle out-of-school syndrome in the country. Alausa made the call when the Senate Committee…

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Police officer dies in multiple accident involving truck, 2 buses around Kara

He added that a police officer attached to Mopol 20 Division manoeuvring his way back to the office on his motorcycle, got trapped by the incident and died instantly. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Thursday, confirmed the death of a police officer in an accident involving a truck and two busses around…

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10 throwback songs of Yemi Alade that show her incredible range

Yemi Alade is one of Nigeria’s strongest vocalists and performers. She consistently delivers both on stage and in her music videos. These throwback songs showcase her dynamic songcraft and genre mastery. Not many people know that the singer born Yemi Eberechi Alade is a master of genres. Not only does she entertain her audience with…

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Kyari ordered to resign as NNPCL boss within 72 hours

The Niger Delta groups claim this failure undermines the 2027 election prospects, as campaign promises to revitalise the oil sector remain unfulfilled. Embattled Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, faces growing calls for his resignation as civil society groups and Niger Delta activists demand his immediate removal. Activist…

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Presidency defends CNG initiative amid Malaysian safety concerns

The presidency contrasted Malaysia’s approach with Nigeria’s, highlighting that Malaysia’s transition had limited impact. The Nigerian Presidency has reassured the public of the safety of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative amid recent news that Malaysia plans to phase out natural gas vehicles due to safety issues. Malaysian Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook announced earlier…

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Ex-Ogun deputy speaker drags Agege Local Government to court

The senior lawyer sought an order of the court to restrain the respondents from further demolishing the claimants’ property, pending the hearing and final determination of the suit. A Former Deputy Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Edward Ayo-Odugbesan has asked an Ikeja High Court to restrain Agege Local Government from further demolishing…

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