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Four Policemen Die, Target Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Convoy In Port Harcourt

‘They Died Instantly’ — Survivor Speaks on Deadly Plateau Ambush That Claimed Two Lives

At least two people have been killed following a deadly ambush by suspected gunmen in Talma Village, Ngel District of Jos South Local Government Area of...

The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the reconstruction of Ijio-Idiko-Ile Road which is one of the roads in the Oke Ogun geo-political zone in the state. Makinde also disclosed that he had given the go-ahead for the renovation of Iseyin Township Hall. Makinde, made these known during a town hall meeting held at Iseyin Town Hall in Iseyin Local Government Area, on Thursday. In his speech, Makinde informed the audience that construction is still going on at the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso campus's College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus. He declared that Oba Abdul Ganiy Adekunle Salau, the most recent Aseyin of Iseyin, would be honored by having the campus lecture hall bear his name.

NEWS2 weeks ago

‘They’ll Be Free Soon’ – DIG Gives Fresh Update on Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Adegoke Fayoade, has reassured Nigerians that the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain their...

NEWS4 weeks ago

‘Support Tinubu, Reject Fear’ — Sanwo-Olu Tells Nigerians

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to remain united and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies in the fight against terrorism...

NEWS5 months ago

Onitsha Market Reopens As Traders Defy Sit-At-Home Fear

Trading activities resumed at the Onitsha Main Market on Monday as traders and shop owners reopened their businesses, defying lingering fears associated with the sit-at-home order...

NEWS6 months ago

Ekpoma As Police Arrest Over 50 Protesters, Lock Journalists Out of Court

Tension gripped Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, after police arrested over 50 residents who took part in last Saturday’s protest that later...

NEWS7 months ago

Terrorism: Bandit Leader Names Two Ex-Governors for Fueling North-West Bloodshed

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has accused two former northern governors of fueling insecurity and bloodshed in the North-West, particularly in Zamfara and Sokoto states. Turji...

NEWS7 months ago

Fresh Crisis In Adamawa As Fintiri Orders 24-Hour Curfew In Lamurde

The Adamawa State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following a resurgence of communal violence in the area. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri...

NEWS7 months ago

JUST IN: Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency as part of renewed efforts to curb the rising insecurity across the country. In a...

NEWS7 months ago

Insecurity: House Deputy Speaker Moves To Ban Ransom Negotiations By Govt Officials

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for strict penalties against government officials who engage in ransom negotiations, saying such actions...

NEWS7 months ago

Midnight Terror In Niger: Students, Staff Abducted From Catholic School

A wave of fear has gripped Niger State following a midnight terrorist raid on St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government...