Category: Metro
Obaseki’s ADC, female paramilitary officer collapse at his second term inauguration
The aide-de-camp (ADC) to Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, (name withheld), collapsed while the governor was delivering his speech during the inaug [...]
Repentant Boko Haram member launched a recent attack in Borno – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, has said that he is disappointed with the President Muhammadu Buhari government for reh [...]
Stop destroying your forefathers’ legacies — Zulum appeals to Boko Haram
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has again urged members of the Boko Haram to surrender. Zulum made the appeal on Wednesday at the launch of the C [...]
Farmers in Northern Nigeria forced to pay tax to bandits
Farmers in some parts of Northern Nigeria must pay taxes to bandits before they are allowed to farm on their farmlands or harvest their crops. [...]
Over 900 sign petition asking Canada to deny DJ Switch asylum
More than 900 people have signed a petition asking the Canadian parliament to deny DJ Switch, a Nigerian female disc jockey, asylum in the count [...]
Nigeria receives two combat aerial vehicles to fight terrorists
Nigeria has joined China and United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the only countries operating the WingLoong II Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). In a [...]
10 policemen dismissed for murder, corruption etc in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed 10 personnel for offences ranging from murder, discreditable conduct, excessive use of power, cor [...]
Court grants bail to six Abuja #Endsars protesters
A magistrate’s court in Wuse, Abuja, on Wednesday, granted bail to six #EndSARS protesters who were arrested in front of the National Assembly [...]
N2.2bn spent on prayers to defeat Boko Haram – EFCC reveals
An EFCC investigating officer, Mr Adariko Michael, on Tuesday has revealed that N2.2bn was spent on prayers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to win the [...]
Robbers raid, vandalize churches in Osogbo
Armed robbers have been on rampage raiding Churches in Osogbo, Osun State, carting away musical instruments and other valuables. No fewer [...]