The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has instructed all State Commandants and their personnel to safeguard the nation’s critical infrastructure in light of the upcoming nationwide protest. A nationwide …
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Court remands alleged drug baron, Temo, for 14 days
The Federal High Court, in Lagos, on Friday, ordered the remand of an alleged drug baron, Sulaimon Jimoh, alias “Olowo Idi Ogede,” who was arrested on Monday, by the National …
Read More »Tinubu sends best wishes to team Nigeria as 2024 Olympic Games begins
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially opened on Friday, President Bola Tinubu has sent his warm wishes to Team Nigeria, consisting of 88 athletes who will be representing the …
Read More »Remain calm, don’t take part in protest, Kebbi NLC tells workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress chapter in Kebbi State said on Friday that it will not participate in the planned August protest organised by some youth in the country. Chairman of …
Read More »Olympics: Iraqi Judoka, Sehen, fails doping test
An Iraqi judoka has tested positive for banned anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency announced on Friday – the first positive doping test at the Games. …
Read More »Nationwide protest not in national interest — Third Republic lawmakers
The class of Third Republic lawmakers has called on the planners of the nationwide protest slated for 1 August 2024 to shelve their agitation, stating that the rally is not …
Read More »N’Assembly moves to strengthen NIMC, protect data
Nigeria’s National Assembly has begun the process of repealing and re-enacting the NIMC Act No. 23 to strengthen the regulatory function of the National Identity Management Commission. This development was …
Read More »Hunger protest: Only identifiable protesters will be allowed, says Anambra CP
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Nnaghe Obono Itam, has insisted that only identifiable protesters in the state would be allowed to participate during the proposed nationwide hunger protest starting …
Read More »125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers convicted in mass trial — FG
The Federal Government on Friday disclosed that 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers were convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. The Attorney …
Read More »Ethiopia declares three-day mourning as landslide kills 250
Ethiopia announced on Friday three days of mourning following a devastating landslide in a southern remote part of the country where more than 250 people lost their lives. Rescuers are …
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