Yauri abduction: Troops rescue teachers, students, 1 female student dead – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued two teachers and five students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi.
Bandits abducted some students and teachers from the college on...
Troops destroy illegal refineries, impound stolen products in Niger Delta
The Defence Headquarters says troops of “Operation Delta Safe’’ have deactivated several illegal refining sites, and disconnected illegal pipelines in Niger Delta.
It said the troops also intercepted and confiscated contraband vessels in the region...
No soldier killed in Abia, troops not on revenge mission – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that troops were on revenge mission in some communities in Abia following the alleged killing of six soldiers in a clash with ESN/IPOB terrorists.
The Director, Army Public Relations,...
It’s time to end Boko Haram, Al-Mustapha tells COAS
Retired Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha has advised Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to end the Boko Haram insurgency in the shortest possible time.
Al Mustapha, who is a former Chief Security...
In one fell swoop, Sanwo-Olu presents 150 vehicles, 30 patrol cars, 2 water cannons...
Lagos State Government on Thursday tightened the noose on criminal elements, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu fortifies the armoury of the State Police Command with new hardware and gadgets.
In his bid to send a strong...
Security is paramount in attracting foreign investors – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says security is key in attracting foreign investment to the country and that his administration is committed to ensure that.
The President gave the assurance in an interview on the ARISE TV,...
We Are Committed to Providing Quality Empowerment Packages for Our Beneficiaries – Col. Dikio
The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col Midland Dikio, (rtd) on Monday reiterated the commitment of the PAP Office to provide quality empowerment packages for beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. This, he says...
How Alfa who Impersonated Femi Adesina, GMD NNPC, Built Houses in Ilorin- Witness
The trial of a self-styled herbalist, Alfa Jamiu Isiaka, who allegedly impersonated the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National...
Ibrahim Magu: HIS UNTOLD STORY
The popular Yoruba saying that “a cub delivered of a tiger, would certainly and necessarily look like a tiger,” aptly describes the mien and character traits of the current acting chairman of the Economic...
Aregbeshola urges staff to promote effective service delivery
The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Management and Staff of the Ministry to remain focused and develop personal value for excellence and efficient service delivery, particularly in realizing the Ministry’s...
UNICEF tasks Tinubu with out-of-school children
Mr Ibrahim Sesay, Chief of Child Protection, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called on the incoming administration to work towards returning about 10.2...
Full text of President Buhari’s farewell speech
FAREWELL SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
My fellow Nigerian brothers, sisters and friends of Nigeria.
I address you...
Rail mass project: Lagos shuts Murtala Way, Apapa road for one...
The Lagos State Government has announced the total lane closure of Murtala Mohammed Way and Apapa Road in the Oyingbo area commencing from Saturday,...
Bagudu commissions 500 housing units, assures of bridging housing deficit
Barely three days to exiting office, Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has commissioned 500 housing units in Birnin Kebbi, as part of...
I’m leaving more assets than liabilities for Benue – Ortom
Governor Ortom stated this Friday, May 26th, 2023 in his address at the valedictory State Executive Council meeting at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi.
Addressing...