By Ahuraka Isah and Sunday Isuwa The Senate yesterday lamented the high level of insecurity in the country, noting that most roads in the northern part of the country had been overrun by criminal elements. The lawmakers expressed worry at the rising spate
By Okey Sampson, Aba on A policeman and a civilian were killed yesterday during a clash between suspected cultists and policemen at the Ndiegoro axis of Aba, Abia State. As a result of the incident, some buildings in four streets in Okojombo, Anaba,
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari will preside over an emergency Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting tagged Extraordinary FEC on Saturday. The meeting may not be unconnected with the next week’s presentation of the 2020 budget estimate to the National Assembly, A top
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has dismissed reports of impending fuel scarcity, saying those behind the reports do not mean well for the nation. National President of the association, Alhaji Sanusi Abdu Fari in a statement on Wednesday urged
Two university students were seen high-fiving after raping a drunk young woman in a nightclub maintenance room, a court has heard. Ferdinando Orlando, 25, and Lorenzo Costanzo, 26, were caught laughing and making sexual gestures on CCTV, after leading her out of the
By Nwafor Sunday Facts have occurred of the people sponsoring the dreaded terrorist oganisation, ‘Boko Haram’ in Nigeria. It has been proven that Boko Haram is allegedly being funded by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The statement by Nicephore Soglo, former president of Benin
Bonnie Christian A federal judge in New York City has denied bail to disgraced singer R Kelly in his sex-abuse case. Kelly didn’t attend the hearing on Wednesday on a defense motion asking for his release on bond. His lawyers had
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), on Wednesday, announced the death of its Deputy President-General, Dr Sakariyau Babalola. A statement by the council’s deputy Secretary-General Salisu Shehu, in Abuja, said the deceased was the President of Muslims of South West of
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a nationwide clampdown on motorcycles and tricycles without number plates. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Abuja. NAN
Friday Olokor, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has promised not to compromise his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria. The pledge came amid reports of a crack in the Presidency. The promise of the VP was contained in a magazine entitled, ‘This
BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, Owerri The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has
As the world steps into 2025, Mr. Okwuosa Charles Chinedu, CEO of Birotojob, has called
As the dawn of a new year brings renewed hope and aspirations to homes across
In continuation of her mobilization and sensation exercise before its workshop, the Imo State GIZ