The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, while in captivity after being abducted by terrorists. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, and expressed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) deep sorrow over the
Muhuyi Rimingado, the past Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, is calling on the Nigerian government to make stronger laws to fight against the growing issue of fake news and misinformation. In a recent interview in Abuja, Rimingado, a legal expert, stated that Nigeria has established
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate criminal activities across the state following a deadly attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area (LGA). The Governor made the declaration during a condolence visit to the community on Thursday. Gunmen had on Wednesday attacked the
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo North) has urged Nigerians to continue defending democratic governance, saying in spite of its imperfections, it remains superior to military rule. Oshiomhole stated this as a guest speaker at the Ondo State-organised event to commemorate the June 12 Democracy Day celebration on Friday, in Akure. The
The Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the June’s 12, 1993 election and work towards ensuring credible, transparent and people-driven elections in 2027. In a Democracy Day message posted on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said June
Nigeria has been given September deadline to report to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on steps taken to address labour rights concerns. Mr Nuhu Toro, Secretary-General of Trade Union Congress (TUC), disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen on the outcomes of the ongoing 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva,
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a lone accident involving an empty 40-foot articulated truck along Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun, where the driver lost his life. The General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in a statement on Friday in Lagos added that the motor boy survived the
The Edo Government has approved the reopening of schools in Akoko-Edo LGA recently shut over security concerns, after intelligence reports indicated a plan to attack schools in the area. The approval is contained in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Enodolomwanyi Otamere, and obtained by
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his son – afrobeats singer, Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, among others, on Friday staged a protest in Lagos. They demanded urgent action to address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country. The protest came
Residents of Evbuotubu in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for completing the 6.5-kilometre road linking Ekhenwan to Siluko, describing the project as a major relief that has restored economic activities in the area. The residents spoke during a Media inspection tour of the