7 arrested in multiple bank robberies
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu
By Sam Tor
Police Operatives attached to the Special Tactical Squad have arrested a 7-man criminal gang that attacked and robbed…
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Driver rescued as commercial bus plunges into river in Anambra
By Sunny A. David
A commercial bus driver on Wednesday was rescued alive after his vehicle plunged into Ulasi River at Okija Bridge, along Ihiala-Onitsha Expressway, Anambra…
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UN rights investigator calls on Saudi Arabia to free women activists
An investigator for the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday urged member states to pressure Saudi Arabia to free women activists before a G20 nations’ summit which Riyadh will be…
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Seoul mayor declared missing after presumed ‘last words’
Park Won Soon is reported missing
The mayor of the South Korean capital Seoul, Park Won Soon, was reported missing by his daughter on Thursday, national broadcasters and the…
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NURTW lauds FG’s approval of N108bn road projects in 4 states
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Adamawa has commended the Federal Government for approving N108 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads in…
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Lawan, Gbajabiamila should institute special honours for service chiefs to boost morale, pro-…
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has called on the National Assembly leadership to initiate the process of recognizing the Service Chiefs and…
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Fake activists, promoters of Boko Haram should die by hanging, group tells national assembly
Nigeria National Assembly complex, Abuja
The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) has called on the National Assembly to amend the nation's anti-terror legislation to dish out…
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Rights network launches website for reporting sexual violence, partners sexual referral centre
Human Rights Agenda Network, a network of NGOs and individuals working to promote and protect human rights in Nigeria Thursday launched a reporting website for victims and…
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COVID-19: Concerns over humanitarian affairs ministry’s palliatives
Hajiya Sadiya Farouq is minister of Humanitarian Affairs
From every indication, all is still not well with the way Covid-19 relief funds donated by respective donors both…
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Borno Governor, Zulum inaugurates 13-member boundary commission
Governor Zulum of Borno State
By Dauda R. Pam, Maiduguri
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a 13-member boundary commission to enhance…
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Houses without decent toilets can encourage rape — Nigeria female journalists union
Jennifer Yarima is NAWOJ chair in Plateau State
The Chairperson of Plateau chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Jennifer Yarima, has observed that…
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Spiced burnt meat ‘balangu’, popular in northern Nigeria
Spiced burnt meat balangu prepared in the open at Banex Area of Abuja, FCT. Anthony Maliki: Apex News Photos®
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Borno inaugurates committee to establish medical college, teaching hospital at state university
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum inaugurated the committee
By Dauda R. Pam, Maiduguri
Borno State Government has set up a technical committee for the establishment of a…
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PDP urges Nigerian government prosecutes embattled EFCC boss Magu
Ibrahim Magu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded for the prosecution of suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Mr Ibrahim…
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Buhari seeks Senate’s replacement of two non-career Ambassadors-designate
Chambers of the Nigerian senate
The Senate on Wednesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the replacement and confirmation of two non-career…
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Ondo assembly suspends Deputy Speaker as Majority Leader resigns
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended its Deputy Speaker, Mr Iroju Ogundeji, for alleged gross misconduct while Mr Jamiu Maito, the Majority Leader, voluntarily…
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