LAKURAWA: RELIGIOSITY OR HUNGER DRIVEN. Since last year, especially from December 2023, we have witnessed how our region and the people continue facing evolving banditry and difficult challenges along the borders of our towns, villages and even our boarding institutions. We continue to ask ourselves how best can we manage the menace of banditry and…
Governor Idris Move To Protect Sokoto–Badagary Super Highway Project From Terrorists By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi In addition to the troops deployed to Kebbi State to counter the Lakurawa and other terrorist, Governor Nasir Idris has requested a comprehensive security survey of the state portion of the Sokoto to Badagary super highway, to ensure uninterrupted…
“DADDY, WILL YOU KILL ME?” By Femi Adekunle When I was in Lagos, I had an extremely very busy week in and out. Often, by the time I left the house early in the morning for work, the kids would still be asleep and by late evening when I returned home, they would…
Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary By Shalom Oludele The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has suspended the executive secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, Engr. Hadi Ahmad, The indefinite suspension is with immediate effect.. The reason for Ahmad’s suspension has not been disclosed. The senior special assistant on Public Communications…
Police say 18-year-old man twice fled from officers while operating stolen vehicles Police have issued an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old man who they say twice fled from officers in a dangerous manner while behind the wheel of stolen vehicles. The first incident happened in the Warden Avenue and Comstock Road area at around 3…
Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja’s Remains Arrives Abuja For State Burial By Shalom Oludele The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived Abuja from Lagos, for state burial. The body departed Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, aboard NAF918 at about 10:14 a.m. on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu had ordered…
FG Secures Loan Facility Of $134m From AfDB The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a loan facility of 134million dollars from the African Development Bank, AfDB. to help farmers boost seeds and grain production in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs. Anthonia Eremah, chief information officer, Ministry of…
Edo Governor Freezes State Accounts, Reverses Ministry’s Name By Shalom Oludele Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed that all the state’s bank accounts should be frozen indefinitely. According to a statement issued by the chief press secretary, to the governor, Mr. Fred Itua, this directive, issued on Thursday, in Benin, is expected to take…
Groups Train Service Providers on the Use of SmartRR to Curb GBV in Elections Service providers in Ondo State have been trained on the use of ‘SmartRR’ during elections to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) and promote a safer society. SmartRR is a mobile application that allows individuals to quickly reach out to service providers for…
PHOTONEWS: Fire Guts Eco Fitness Hub In Abuja
