Activist sues DSS for illegal arrest, detention
A rights activist, Mr Meliga Godwin, has dragged the Department of State Services (DSS) to a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, over alleged illegal arrest and detention constituting a…
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Police confirm one dead in Yoruba nation agitation protest
The Police Command in Lagos State, said one person was reportedly killed, while one policeman sustained injury during the protest by some Yoruba Nation agitators at Ojota area on Monday.…
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NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in sculpture, imported vehicle
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Sunday, said it intercepted a consignment of illicit drugs about to be brought into the country by suspected criminals. The Director, Media…
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Woman falls off husband’s motorcycle on way to church, dies
… in Ogun A woman, on Sunday, died on her way to church, after falling off her husband’s motorcycle at Fajol axis of Obantoko area in Abeokuta. The incident happened…
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SERAP tasks Buhari to reverse electricity tariff hike
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and the Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor James Momoh to immediately…
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Army’s recruitment not job opportunity but call to defend Nigeria, says COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says recruitment into the Nigerian Army should not be perceived as employment opportunity but a call to defend Nigeria. Yahaya…
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Army redeploys GOCs, Hadin Kai Theatre Commander, others
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has approved the redeployment of senior officers in an effort to ensure administrative and operational efficiency in the Nigerian Army (NA).…
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Buhari mourns victims of Kebbi boat mishap
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Government and people of Kebbi State over loss of many lives, following the capsizing of a boat conveying farmers. In a condolence message…
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Nigerian Legion seeks solution to illegal weapons
Retired Col. Joseph Esu, Akwa Ibom State Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, has called for massive mop up of illegal weapons as part of measures to tackle terrorism in the…
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NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze condition, cold temperatures
……from Friday The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze weather condition from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja anticipated prospects of thick…
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