We’ve taken measures to rid Nasarawa of bandits, kidnappers- Sule
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Wednesday said that his administration has put measures to rid the state of bandit and kidnappers. Sule stated this in an interview with newsmen shortly after a courtesy call on the Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that the State Government with the […]
Police arraign seven over alleged murder, conspiracy
The Police, on Wednesday, arraigned seven men before an Akure Magistrate’s Court over alleged conspiracy and murder. The defendants were: Daniel Babalola, 39; Olatunji Abiola, 27; Lawal Muheez, 40; Shinal Ojo, 45; Akinyeye Babawale, 41; Lucky Akparobi, 42 and Michael Ayegbajeje, 31. They are facing an eight-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and murder. The Police […]
Reflections on Democratization and State Security in Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to address students and faculty of Kenyatta University, Nairobi, on May 7, 2024. Africa’s journey towards democratization and state security is a complex one, with a long depth of historical lessons, current challenges, and future aspirations that reflect the diversity of its nations. The journey towards democratization […]
INC-4: Growing Menace Of Industry Influence On Global Plastics Treaty Talks
By Ogunlade Olamide Plastic waste pollution is a growing environmental menace that is affecting lives and livelihoods across the world. But the latest efforts to combat this problem through a global plastics treaty have exposed a worrying trend: the plastic industry’s growing negative influence on and its shunning of established science. The fossil fuel and […]
Jide Kosoko, others pay tribute to ‘The New Masquerade’ late actress, Ovularia
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, on Tuesday mourned Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 1980s TV sitcom, ‘The New Masquerade’, who died at the age of 81. Kosoko, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, described the late actress as a disciplined woman who had contributed immensely to […]
Naira slides by 4.6% against dollar at official market
The Naira on Tuesday depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,416.57 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), showed that the Naira lost N62.36. This represents a 4.60 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading […]
Police kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue three Indians in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun said it has killed two suspected kidnappers terrorising travellers on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway in a gun duel. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, in Abeokuta, by SP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson. Odutola said that the suspects were killed during a rescue operation carried out by personnel […]
UNN inaugurates first Vaccine Research Center in Enugu
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday inaugurated a Vaccine Research Centre (VRC) for the development of vaccines for diseases that disproportionately affect Nigeria and Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the centre is located at the Coal City Garden Estate in Enugu and equipped with funds from the United States […]
Zamfara to implement child protection Bill
The Zamfara State Government says it has made a long-term plan towards the implementation of Child Rights Protection Bill in the state. The Commissioner for Women, Children, and Social Development, Dr Nafisa Maradun said this while declaring open a five day workshop currently ongoing in Kaduna. The workshop on Child Protection Law Implementation Strategy was […]
Love, dialogue essential for conflict resolution, peaceful coexistence – Emir
His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Haruna, the Emir of Wase, has said that love and dialogue are essential tools for conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence among people of the same or diverse faiths. Haruna, who is the Chairman of Jama’tul Nasri Islam (JNI) in Plateau, stated this on Tuesday in Jos at the Interfaith Dialogue […]
