Bakassi-like security outfit storms Anambra, kills six suspected criminals

A new security outfit has emerged in Anambra State to help other security agencies rid the state of cultist and other criminal elements The “Bakassi-like” security outfit, it was learnt,…

Nigeria under siege, end banditry, insurgency, others – Reps tell Army Chief, Yahaya

The House of Representatives has told Major -Gen. Farouk Yahaya, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, COAS, that Nigeria has been besieged by insecurity. The House told Yahaya to…

Uzodinma insists politicians fuelling insecurity in Imo

Governor Hope Uzodinma has reiterated his position that politicians were gassing the insecurity in Imo State. Uzodinma warned them to “repent and refrain or be ready to face the wrath…

WE DON’T HAVE BAKASSI BOYS IN ANAMBRA, SAY OBIANO, POLICE

THE Anambra State Government and the state’s Police Command have denied the presence of Bakassi Boys in the state. While the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, insisted that…

FG ASKS TETFUND BILL PANEL TO BOOST IDEAS

The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the National Research and Development Foundation Draft Executive Bill Committee, with a call on members to propose legislation that will ensure a robust knowledge.…

TWITTER BAN: NO PLATFORM SHOULD CAUSE WAR HERE, SAYS LAI

The Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that Twitter had formally written to seek dialogue with Nigerian government on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations in the country.…

Osinbajo test-rides locally-assembled electric car, says innovation fantastic

VICE-President Yemi Osinbajo has described Nigeria’s first locally-assembled electric car as a fantastic innovation. He said this in Abuja on Tuesday shortly after the unveiling of the Made-in-Nigeria fair featuring…

HOW MINISTER LAUNDERED $37M THROUGH PROPERTY DEAL – EFCC CHAIR

THE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has described the real estate sector as one with grand scale corruption in the country. The EFCC boss added…

LAWYERS RECOUNT EXPERIENCES AS COURTS RESUME AFTER 10 WEEKS

Courts in the country resumed sitting after months of strike embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria. Recall that JUSUN members had embarked on strike on April 6…

We’re not aware A’Court has shifted election suit judgment – Akeredolu, PDP

THE Ondo State Government on Tuesday declared that it was unaware of the shift in the date of the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the case between the…