The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has approved the posting of CP Olatoye Durosinmi as the new Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State. Durosinmi took over from Andrew Amiengheme, who has since been promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police and posted out of the state. A statement issued on …

President Muhammadu Buhari has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians to embrace peace, following his visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda on Thursday. Buhari who toured the permanent exhibitions at the Memorial, begged Nigerians to be tolerant of one another and preserve its historical antecedents. After touring the …

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has stated that it generated N6.08 billion revenue from passengers, cargo and other services in 2021. This was made known by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest rail transportation data for 2021. The figure, compared to that of 2020 (N2.03 billion), shows …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that it will not stop the sales of foreign exchange (FX) for payment of overseas tuition fees. The clarification was made by the bank on Thursday, following reports that withdrawal of the ‘Form A’ discounted rate will take effect from December 31, …

According to reports, bandits have kidnapped an unspecified number of residents on Thursday at Rahamawa and Shagari low-cost housing estates of Katsina State. A source told newsmen that the bandits whisked away their victim in broad daylight, came around 6:15 am and trekked with them to the place they packed …

Following their abduction, the paramount ruler of Kalaba community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Francis Kolubo, and the chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Samuel Oburo have been killed by gunmen. According to reports, the men were murdered for reportedly going against their plan to set …

A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Malcom Omoirhobo caused a scene on Thursday at the Supreme Court, Abuja where he appeared in the full traditional attire of an “Olokun priest” to attend court proceedings. He dared the police officers and security guards who approached him to go out saying that he …

A preliminary hearing will be held on will on Thursday, June 23 by Ukraine in its first trial of a Russian soldier charged with raping a Ukrainian woman during Russia’s invasion. 32 years old Mikhail Romanov, is although not in Ukrainian custody but will be tried in absentia, for reportedly …

Following the death of legendary Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona, not less than eight medical personnel have been put on trial for criminal negligence. Newsextra24 recalls that Maradona passed away after suffering a heart attack in Buenos Aires, aged 60 in November 2020. Weeks before his demise, he was recovering at …

During an intelligence led search and rescue operation at Kunchin Kalgo forest within Tsafe LGA of the state, at least fourteen kidnapped victims were rescued by Zamfara police command. This was confirmed on Thursday June 23, by Police spokesperson, SP Mohammed Shehu  who added that those rescued include twelve adults …