Amotekun rescues three health workers, two others in Ondo from abductors
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has rescued five persons in two overnight operations at Akure South Local Government Area of the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at about 2a.m. on Saturday, staff on night duty at the health center in Oke-Ijebu, Akure metropolis, were abducted. It was […]
Ex-NiDO chairman hails Ghanaian President for UN resolution on slavery as crime
Mr Victor Ikoli, former President, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO), Qatar, has applauded Ghana’s President John Mahama’s contribution toward achieving the UN Resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime in human history. Ikoli, who is also a Communications Strategist, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Our country’s future is bright despite current challenges, says Tinubu
Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude, pride, and hope. Gratitude to God Almighty for His grace upon our nation and our party. Pride in what we have built together as a party since 2013, and optimistic about a bright future for our nation, despite the challenges we […]
Sule held no meeting with Atiku in Saudi Arabia, says Nasarawa govt
The Nasarawa State Government has dismissed as false a media report alleging that Gov. Abdullahi Sule held a secret meeting with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in Saudi Arabia. The government described the report, published by an online medium, as “a complete fabrication” and “entirely false.” Mr Ibrahim Addra, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to […]
Police probe murder of woman in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced investigation into the murder of a woman, Ms Special Bensington. The Spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Friday that the victim was killed on March 21. Iringe-Koko stated that the incident occurred at the Total Gospel area, Off Odili Road, and was reported […]
Nigeria strengthens security drive, destroys 2,800 illicit weapons
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSLAW), on Friday destroyed over 2,800 illicit firearms in its fifth high-profile arms destruction exercise in Abuja. This represents a major step in the efforts of the Federal Government in its fight against violent crimes and terrorism. In his remarks, the National […]
World Theatre Day: Stakeholders decry state of industry in Nigeria
A Nollywood actor, Babatunde Ojobaro, popularly known as Mister Rain, has said that Nigeria is not yet where it ought to be in theatre. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Friday while commemorating World Theatre Day, held every March 27. NAN reports that the […]
Expert cautions against prolonged exposure to technological devices
A Health expert, Dr Uche Nwaku, has called for responsible use of technological devices to avoid potential health risks associated with electromagnetic waves. Nwaku, who works with Shownic Health Technology, Lagos, made the call on Friday at a seminar organised by the Local Government Service Commission for workers in Awka South Local Government Area […]
Police arrest robbery suspect in Warri
The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected armed robber in Warri. Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. He said that the 38-year-old suspect was apprehended on March 9, by the operatives attached to the “A” Division, Warri. He added that the suspect […]
Your certificates licences to innovate, Poju Oyemade tells graduates
Nigeria’s growing innovation ecosystems are capable of driving industrial diversification and economic resilience, Pastor Poju Oyemade has said. Oyemade is the Senior Pastor and Founder of the Covenant Nation, a ministry headquartered in Lagos. At the Fourth Convocation Lecture of the Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday, Oyemade, who was represented by Dr […]