Troops from Sector 6 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) successfully defended Okokolo community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State against a bandit attack. The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, confirmed that the troops repelled the attackers after a three-hour battle on Thursday, forcing them to retreat in disarray. Despite the successful defense,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant successes in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse, making several seizures of illicit drugs in different parts of Nigeria. In Kano, three suspects were apprehended with a total of 5,653,000 pills of tramadol 250mg and exol-5. Nura Abdullahi, 38, and Tahir Muhammad Mukhtar, 42,…
A joint security team comprising the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping squad and Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued several kidnapped individuals abducted from the Zuma 1 area of Bwari Area Council on January 2. The victims were rescued around Kajuru forest in Kaduna state at approximately 11:30 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024….
As Nigeria grapples with ongoing insecurity, including incidents of kidnapping and banditry, security experts have expressed differing views on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to deploy Forest Guards with enhanced training as part of the country’s security strategy. In a recent development, gunmen reportedly invaded the Army Post Housing Estate in Kurudu, Federal Capital Territory…
Improved internet access in Nigeria and Tanzania has reportedly contributed to a significant reduction in poverty rates, according to a recent brief released by the World Bank. The brief, titled “Digital transformation drives development in Africa,” highlights the positive impact of increased internet exposure on poverty reduction and economic participation in these countries. The World…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 38 protesters in Lafia for alleged public disturbance following the recent Supreme Court judgment. The court upheld the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule, dismissing the appeal filed by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), David Umbugadu. The supporters of Mr. Umbugadu expressed their…
Justice Ebiyon Duke Charlie of the Bayelsa State High Court issued a stern warning to the Department of State Security (DSS) against employing delay tactics in the illegal detention suit brought by Bayelsa youth activist, Collins Trueman Opumie. The judge cautioned that all parties involved in the suit against the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC)…
The Nigerian government has affirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to extend social safety nets across the country. Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, reiterated this commitment during a meeting with an ILO delegation in Abuja. Onyejeocha emphasized the government’s focus on broadening access…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the pivotal role of universities and other educational institutions in shaping his vision for a new Nigeria. Speaking through the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) 54th Convocation, Tinubu highlighted the importance of academics’ contributions to the country’s progress. During his official participation in UNILAG’s…
Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, a legal practitioner based in Ilorin, Kwara State, has advised Nigerians to support locally made goods and products. In an interview in Ilorin on Saturday, Abdullahi highlighted the need for Nigerians to appreciate and patronize goods manufactured within the country. Abdullahi expressed concern over the tendency of Nigerians to prefer foreign-made goods…