NSCDC parades 5 suspected electric cable vandals in Bauchi
From Ahmad Mohammed,, Bauchi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command has paraded five suspected power cable vandals. The State NSCDC Commandant, Halliru Usman Alhassan said that, the five suspects, Sunusi Ibrahim, Mansur Hussaini, Aminu Hassan, Shehu Shagari and Dauda Bashir were arrested at different locations More...
Hajj: NAHCON sets up task force on visa violation
By Maryam Garba Hassan As part of measures to address the menace of some pilgrims’ over-staying their visa permit while on Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria(NAHCON) has established a formidable More...
Suicide bombers kill 30, injure 42 others in Borno
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said 30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when three suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandarari community More...
Army confirms killing of soldier, two NSCDC operatives in Rivers
A soldier and two operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were shot dead on Sunday following a gun duel with suspected militants in Rivers. The security operatives were killed and their More...
First-time lawmaker Abdullahi Wuse is Niger Assembly Speaker
The Niger House of Assembly on Tuesday elected Abdullahi Wuse (APC), member representing Tafa Constituency, as the speaker of the 9th Assembly in the state. Mr Wuse was declared speaker following his nomination More...
Youth Council calls for massive employment to curb insecurity
By Albert Akota The National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), has attributed the increased insecurity and youth restiveness across the country to unemployment and called for urgent Government intervention. The More...
NGO advocates establishment of Human Rights Clubs in Delta schools
By Usman Shuaibu The Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CSWI), an Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation has begun sensitization of primary and secondary school students in Asaba and its environs More...
Achida emerges Sokoto Assembly Speaker
Aminu Achida (APC- Wurno) on Tuesday emerged Speaker of the 9th Sokoto State Assembly. He became the speaker after beating Abdullahi Sidi (APC- Gwadabawa South) in a close contest conducted by the 30 members-elect, More...
Eid-el-Fitri: 2 dead, 8 injured in Ogun crash
Two persons were confirmed dead in separate accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State on Eid-el-Fitri day. Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed More...
Eid-el-Fitr: Senator Omo-Agege felicitates with Muslims, urges unity
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with Nigeria and Muslims around the world as they come together in celebration of the end of Ramadan. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful celebration More...