Boat disaster wipes out over 150 suspected bandits in Sokoto More than 150 suspected bandits have reportedly died after a boat conveying them capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State, in what sources described as a devastating incident. Local sources said the incident occurred on Saturday evening when a heavily loaded boat conveying…
Nigerian Security Agencies Working Around the Clock to Ensure Safety of Citizens, Information Minister tells BBC By Shalom Oludele The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that its security agencies are working around the clock to ensure the safety of citizens, whilst taking deliberate and sustained steps to strengthen security across the country, with a…
Coroner’s inquest: Brother reveals horrific abuse before Patrick Peresuodei’s death The tragic circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Patrick Peresuodei took centre stage on Wednesday as the Coroner’s Court in Yenagoa heard its first witness in the ongoing inquest. Mr. Destiny Peresuodei, brother of the deceased, recounted the harrowing events leading to Patrick’s death before…
Clerics seek violence-free poll as APC, PDP, others wrestle power in Ekiti By Samuel Sunday Muslim clerics have called for credible and violence-free elections as All Progressive Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), others prepare for the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. The Clerics gave this advice on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, during a…
Okpella monarch deploys drone, hires 100 guards to tackle insecurity, denies EFCC arrest Determined to curb rising insecurity in Estako East Local Government Area, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, His Royal Highness Oba Mike Sado, revealed on Thursday that he had purchased a drone and deployed over 100 security personnel across the kingdom. The monarch also…
Prosperity Cup 2026: Aperetia FC Survive Abureni FC Scare … As Movers FC, Chief Street FC Record Big Wins Aperetia FC of Imiringi continued their impressive run in the Season 8 of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup. Aperetia FC beat Abureni FC by…
BMNA TO HONOUR, HRH (AMB) MASON LUCKY UNUKE AS “PEACE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” Organizers of the prestigious Bayelsa Media Network Awards, BMNA, has nominated HRH (AMB) MASON LUCKY UNUKE, Paramount Ruler, Ususu Community, Joinkrama, Ahoada-West L.G.A, Rivers State for an award of excellence as “PEACE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR” BMNA, the most credible recognition…
Boost Production, Lokpobiri Tells Oil Firms Amid Global Opportunity The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has called on operators in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to take immediate steps to boost crude oil production and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global energy market. Speaking at the Cross Industry…
Agoro Community Congratulates Deputy Gov Akpe, Pleads For Long-Awaited Road Project. The Amananaowei of Agoro Community in Sagbama Local Govt Area – HRH, Mark Deinkoru Ekiyou (Ogbotoro The vi) has felicitated with Hon Pst Peter Pereotubo Akpe (PhD) on the occasion of his multiple celebrations. The Agoro Monarch on behalf of the Council of Chiefs,…
Re: Nigeria, Greatness and the Missing Link By Prof. M. K. Othman A quick break – time to share feedback from my valued readers and see the issues discussed in this column from all angles. This week and in the coming weeks, I will present opinions and observations on three critical issues – the potential…
