FG tightens noose on private jet owners over drugs, money laundering

Following a report by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on the spike in money laundering, drug trafficking and other illegal activities involving private aircraft in the country, the…

Troops killed 2,245 terrorists, averted N10b oil theft in Q2, military claims

The Nigerian armed forces said that it prevented oil theft valued at over N10 billion during the second quarter of 2024.    Through a series of operations and strategic interventions, the…

Rivers: Ohanaeze youths seek Tinubu’s intervention to end political crisis

AIG visits state to assess security situation, urges officers to remain neutral  Worried by the disruption of government activities in Rivers State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Council (OYC), yesterday, asked President…

Forum, MACBAN differ on ranching bill

President of the Middle-Belt Forum, Pogu Bitrus, has condemned the rejection of the bill sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger (APC Benue North West) for the establishment of ranches for herders…

Stakeholders tackle NDDC over church building initiative

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have raised concern over the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) initiative to build a worship centre when there are numerous challenges of under development across the…

Government, IOM validate action plan for IDPs’ management

The Federal Government and the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have set in motion processes to validate Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) on sustainable management of Internally Displaced…

FG seeks understanding in meeting ASUU’s demands

The Federal Government has promised to fulfil demands by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), pleading with the union to understand that it inherited the crises bedevilling the sector.…

Sanusi remains substantive Kano Emir, NNPP reiterates

Traditional flag flies at Nasarawa palace Spokesperson for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has asserted that there is no confusion whatsoever regarding the legal crossfire trailing the…

Mbah tasks religious groups on innovative contents in gaming industry

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has tasked religious groups and others, who abhor gaming and betting to have another look at the positive sides of the trade.   This…

Alleged N80.2b fraud: Bello seeks transfer of case to Lokoja

Immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer his trial in alleged N80.2 billion money…

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