Police Kill 17 Bandits, Lose 10 Officers In Kebbi Gun Battle
Kebbi state police command says 17 armed bandits were killed during a gun battle with security operatives at Makuku village, along the Kebbi-Zamfara border.
I Meant ‘Kill Accord’ With Votes, Not Violence — Fadahunsi
The lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi has denied allegations that he incited violence against accord party members ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election.
TUC Backs Aviation Workers Strike, Demands Urgent Release Of 5% Ticket Charges
The Trade Union Congress, (TUC), has backed the ongoing industrial action by aviation workers, warning employers against denying workers their right to unionize.
Ogun Council of Obas Inaugrate Alake As Chairman State Council Of Obas
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged traditional rulers to mobilize their subjects for peaceful and responsible participation in the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu Seeks Global Cooperation To Tackle Emerging Security Threats
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats.
Oshoala Urges Super Falcons To Secure 2027 World Cup Ticket.
Super Falcons’ Striker Asisat Oshoala has urged Nigeria to secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA women’s world cup and avoid another major setback for Nigerian - Read more
14 Illegal Miners Killed In South Africa Mine Collapse.
Fourteen illegal miners have been killed and eight others seriously injured after a rockfall at a disused mine near Rustenburg, South Africa.
Federal Government Targets Doubling Livestock Sector’s 32 Billion Dollars Contribution.
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is targeting more than doubling the livestock sector’s estimated 32-billion-dollar annual contribution to the economy.
Katsina Healthcare Workers Issue 21-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Statewide Strike Over Unmet Demands
Healthcare workers in Katsina state have issued the state government a 21-day ultimatum to meet their welfare demands or face indefinite strike.
Army-Led Team Rescues 16 Kidnap Victims In Kogi.
The Nigerian army and other security agencies have rescued all 16 victims abducted by suspected kidnappers in Ofu local government area of Kogi state.
NLC, TUC protest grounds flights at Lagos, Abuja airports.
Flight operations was disrupted at the Lagos and Abuja airports on Tuesday August 11, as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and - Read more
Obasanjo Criticises Western-Style Democracy In Africa.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the western-style democracy practiced in many African countries, saying it does not reflect the continent’s realities.
Federal Government Targets November Completion For Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway.
The Federal Government says the remaining sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-kano highway will be completed by November, with the project now estimated at 752 Billion Naira.