Tension As Security Operative Shoots Okada Man In Delta

Tension As Security Operative Shoots Okada Man In Delta

A yet-to-be identified commercial motorcyclist was on Thursday morning, shot dead by a security operative along Orhuwhorun Road in Udu council area of Delta state. An angry mob immediately set ablaze the police vehicle following the shooting. The Nation learnt that the incident

Two Injured As NPDC Gas Pipeline Explodes In Delta community

Two Injured As NPDC Gas Pipeline Explodes In Delta community

Two persons identified as Terry Okagbare and Matthew Idama were reportedly injured and properties worth millions of naira destroyed as gas pipeline belonging to Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, exploded at its facility in Delta state. The facility is located at Well 38,

Nigerians Abusing Anti-Malaria Drugs – FG

Nigerians Abusing Anti-Malaria Drugs – FG

The Federal Government Wednesday raised alarm over the unnecessary use and eventual abuse of anti-malaria drugs across the country. It noted that although it is estimated that about 53 million episodes of malaria occur yearly, data, however, reveals that Nigerians are consuming anti-malaria

Kidnappers kill Two Brothers, Abduct Children In Ondo

Kidnappers kill Two Brothers, Abduct Children In Ondo

Two brothers have been killed by suspected kidnappers who invaded Ajowa Akoko community in Akoko North West Local Government Area in Ondo State. The kidnappers also abducted two other children in the community. Witnesses said the kidnappers stormed the community around 1am and

Twitter: FG seeks powers to license, regulate internet broadcast, online media

Twitter: FG seeks powers to license, regulate internet broadcast, online media

The Federal Government on Wednesday sought power to regulate private broadcasting in the country using the internet and other online outlets, saying the government has an obligation to monitor broadcast content. Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who spoke at a public hearing

Inflation Crippling Economy, Increasing Poverty, Say Experts

Inflation Crippling Economy, Increasing Poverty, Say Experts

nflation is deepening poverty and crippling the economy, experts said yesterday as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its May figure. Although hardline inflation gained a marginal 0.19 per cent from the April rate, leaving it at 17.93 per cent, the World

FEC Okays Resumption Of FCT Land Swap Plan

FEC Okays Resumption Of FCT Land Swap Plan

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the resumption of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) land swap plan. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello, disclosed this to State House Correspondents at the end of the week’s virtual Council meeting,

I Get Death Threats – EFCC Chair

I Get Death Threats – EFCC Chair

With the cooperation of all, the anti-graft war is winnable, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said. He, however admitted that corruption is fighting back, alleging that he has been getting death threats. According to him, he

Soldiers Apprehends 73 Suspects Headed To Imo

Soldiers Apprehends 73 Suspects Headed To Imo

Seventy-three men travelling in five trucks to Imo State have been apprehended by soldiers in Benue State. Personnel from 72 Special Forces Brigade, Nigeria Army, Makurdi, arrested the men on Monday night at Agan Toll Gate, Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The soldiers

Courts Reopen Fully In Lagos After Two-Month JUSUN Strike

Courts Reopen Fully In Lagos After Two-Month JUSUN Strike

Judicial activities resumed in courts across Lagos State Tuesday following the suspension of an eight-week nationwide strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) JUSUN embarked on the strike on April 6, to press home its demand for judicial autonomy and financial