Violent Clash in Oba, Youths Attack SASA Amid Allegations Of Criminal Sponsorship By Chinyere Andrew A violent confrontation erupted in Oba, Anambra State, following an incident where tipper drivers reportedly hit members of the Special Anti-Touting Squad Anambra (SASA). Reacting to the incident, hundreds of armed Oba youths launched a […]
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Police Commission Orders Immediate Retirement Of Police Officers Above 60yrs, 35 Yrs In Service
Police Commission Orders Immediate Retirement Of Police Officers Above 60yrs, 35 Yrs In Service The Police Service Commission has approved the immediate retirement of all police officers who have either attained the age of 60 years or exceeded 35 years in service. The order followed controversy over the tenure of […]
Drunken Driver’ Rams Car Into Soldiers In Lagos, Kills One, Injures Others
‘Drunken Driver’ Rams Car Into Soldiers In Lagos, Kills One, Injures Others …Nigerian Army Investigates The Nigeria Army says it is investigating the killing of its personnel by a private vehicle which rammed into soldiers who were engaged in their routine morning exercise on Friday in Lagos The Acting Deputy […]
Anambra Govt, IPMAN Partner To Check Adulterated Fuel And Tampered Meters
Anambra Govt, IPMAN Partner To Check Adulterated Fuel And Tampered Meters By Essential Ndubuisi The Anambra State Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Unit, have reached an agreement to intensify the monitoring of petrol stations for tampered meters and […]
Enugu Govt Soon To Begin Demolition Of Marked Properties For Major Road Projects
Enugu Govt Soon To Begin Demolition Of Marked Properties For Major Road Projects The Enugu State Government has issued final notice to owners of properties marked for demolition along Abakpa – Opi Nsukka and Enugu Airport Flyover – Eke – Amechi-Idodo Highway to vacate within 24 hours as the demolition […]
On Sports News, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Stresses Urgent Need to Develop Sports in Nigeria
On Sports News, The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has emphasized the urgent need to develop sports in Nigeria, stating that the newly appointed management is racing against time to elevate the sector. Speaking at the 9th Convocation Ceremony and 50th Anniversary of the National Institute […]
On Foreign News, Russia Criticizes U.S. “Star Wars”-Style Missile Defense Plan
On Foreign News, Russia has criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a “Star Wars”-like missile defence system, calling it a step toward turning space into a battleground. The plan, which aims to counter ballistic and hypersonic missile threats, mirrors Reagan’s “Star Wars” program and includes deploying […]
NANS Distances Itself from NLC Protest, Urges Focus on Infrastructure Issues
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) protest against the recent hike in voice calls and data prices. In a press briefing on Friday, NANS stated that the protest might not address critical issues affecting Nigerian students, including poor education funding, […]
Nigeria set to begin production of HIV test kits, anti-retroviral drugs
Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has announced plans to begin local production of HIV test kits and anti-retroviral drugs by late 2025. Speaking in Ilorin during the launch of Kwara’s PMTCT and Paediatrics ART Acceleration Committee, Ilori highlighted the government’s commitment […]
Alleged Cybercrime: EFCC Arraigns 13 Chinese Nationals, One Company
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated the trial of 13 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Limited, at the Federal High Court in Lagos for offences related to cryptocurrency fraud and romance scams. Arraigned before Justice Deinde Dipeolu, the defendants face charges under Sections 18 […]