Re: Muhammad Hassan Sale- The Demise of an Academic, One Death Too Many By Prof. M. K. Othman 2010 was a year I was traumatized by the death and tragedy of my former students and colleagues when I was burdened with the task of identifying their bodies – Engr Joseph Mohammed and his classmate, who…
A Travelogue of Two Capitals By Olaitan Adesina I was in Ado-Ekiti yesterday. It was my first time in the city since 2008—after eighteen solid years. What I saw didn’t just wow me; I didn’t know when I muttered a curse on the government of Ondo State. Ha! Same Ado-Ekiti that we used to…
Police arrest four suspected drug users, recover firearms in Akwa Ibom raids Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have recorded a significant breakthrough, arresting four suspected drug users and recovering firearms during targeted night raids in Eket and Okopedi. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP…
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…
