Gbajabiamila urges end to arms proliferation

THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated that Nigeria cannot end the security crises in different parts of the country without first checking the proliferation of…

We won’t stop demolishing criminals’ houses, says Bello

KOGI State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has vowed that his administration will continue to destroy houses and properties traced to any criminal in the state. Bello disclosed this on Monday…

Governor Sanwo-Olu demands review of revenue sharing formula, seeks special status for Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday demanded for one per cent share in the revenue allocation formula after stating that the special status of the state and its…

Boko Haram allegedly takes over Niger state communities, tells residents to marry off their daughters at the age of 12

Boko Haram has allegedly taken over communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust reported that the insurgents who ordered residents of the communities not to recognise any constituted authority, also told…

Suspected assassins kill Enugu-based businessman

The police in Enugu state is currently on the trail of suspected assassins who allegedly killed a businessman, James Innocent, at his residence in Ibagwa-Ani, in Nsukka local government area of…

Plateau community fingers Fulani as three killed in fresh attack

GUNMEN struck again on Monday and killed three persons in a fresh attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that three other persons, who sustained…

Buhari urges peace in Ethiopia, PM Ahmed begins second term

THE President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has called for peace and stability in Ethiopia, amid many challenges facing the East African country. Buhari said this on Monday in Addis…

Ishaku transforms education, infrastructure sectors – Aide

THE Special Adviser to the Governor of Taraba State, Bala Abu, says efforts of the Governor, Darius Ishaku, has helped in transforming the educational and infrastructural sectors of the state.…

Uzodinma’s wife not abducted —Imo govt

The Imo State Government on Monday described as wicked, the speculation that the wife of the Governor of the state, Chioma Uzodinma, was abducted. Speaking to the state Commissioner for Information…

Emirates extends Nigeria’s flight ban till Oct 10

United Arab Emirates carrier, Emirates Airline, has extended the ban on flights to and from Nigeria till October 10. This was disclosed in a notice on its website. The airline…