In a recent counter-terrorism operation in Borno State’s Bama Local Government Area, Nigerian Army troops successfully neutralized five terrorists and recovered a significant cache of weapons, including bombs, two rocket-propelled guns, and six motorcycles. The operation, conducted on August 12, 2024, is part of the ongoing efforts to curb insurgency in the region. The Army […]
At a recent colloquium held at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, the Executive Director of the International Society for Prevention of Substance Abuse and Crime (ISOPSAC), Olakunle Babalola, emphasized that drug abuse can only be effectively tackled through the implementation of multi-disciplinary strategies. He urged parents to be vigilant and knowledgeable […]
reported an optimistic outlook for the Nigerian economy and society in general due to prospects for economic growth and progress.” He said the service sector, particularly the outsourcing industry, was highlighted as a sector with high prospects for growth in the near future. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, announced that […]
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), under the leadership of MD Bola Oyebamiji, has dispatched a team to investigate the root cause of the recent boat accident and ensure the public is kept informed with timely updates. NIWA extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic incident on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, near […]
The Kwara State Government has scheduled the Common Entrance (Placement) Examination for Junior Secondary School admissions across all 16 local government areas for Saturday, August 10, 2024. Accreditation will begin promptly at 8:00 am at various locations throughout the state. In a statement from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development in Ilorin, the […]
In Broadcast by His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the Nationwide Protest. Read the broadcast here My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed […]
The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to the residents of Kano not to allow themselves to be used to destroy the city, the northern region, or the country. Addressing the press at the Kofar Kudu palace, amidst reports of protesters returning to the streets despite a curfew, he condemned the […]
Many citizens who stayed indoors on Thursday due to fears of protest-related violence returned to work yesterday. Vehicles that had been taken off the roads were back in operation. Shops, malls, department stores, banks, and other businesses reopened in areas like Okota, Ejigbo, Isolo, Lekki, Oshodi, and other parts of Lagos. The situation was similar […]
The Defence Headquarters reviewed Thursday’s #EndBadGovernance protests, marked by widespread looting, and warned that the military might intervene if lawlessness continues. Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa stated that while the police have managed the situation well, the military is on standby to assist in restoring order. Ebun Adegboruwa (SAN), lawyer for one of the […]
The Kano State Police Command has dispersed a group of youths who attempted to break into a store on Zoo Road in the state capital. The youths tried to force their way into the two-story building housing Sadaraki Stores, but the police quickly intervened to stop them. However, before the police arrived, the suspects had […]
