The Nigerian Army said on Monday that no member of its troops was killed in Abia state even as it dismissed allegations that soldiers have been embarking on a revenge mission against innocent people in Ohafia local government of the state. Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director, Army Public Relations …

The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governor’s Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has challenged the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors in Nigeria to freely consult their PDP counterparts on how best to develop their states. Governor Tambuwal stated this in Uyo on Sunday at the …

Aviation fuel to increase by 30 per cent There are indications that the Federal Government might face further revenue crisis after staking about N720 billion subsiding Premium Motor Spirit (popularly known as petrol) as crude oil price maintains its rising outlook at the international market. Brent, yesterday, sold for $73 …

Ondo, Delta, Cross River, Enugu, Benue and Akwa Ibom state governments on Sunday faulted the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the existence of a gazette, which marked out grazing routes for cattle across the country. Officials of the state governments, who stated this in separate interviews with Newsextra24, …

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today received The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman aka “The Nigerian Nightmare” at the Lagos House, Marina. Kamaru thanked Mr Governor for receiving him and he says he feels good to be back home. #ForAGreaterLagos More

  Seven Soldiers Killed In Clash With Unknown Gunmen In Abia Community, Houses Burnt Soldiers of 14 Brigade, Army Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, who invaded Ohafia in the Ohafia Local Government of Abia State in search of gunmen suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), have burnt …

At least 936 students of secondary and tertiary institutions were abducted by suspected bandits and Boko Haram members across the country between December 2020 and June 5, 2021. Findings by our correspondents showed that abductions were carried out across the country. During the period under review, abductions were recorded in …

2nd Niger Bridge opens for traffic February 2022— NIWA The Managing Director and Chief Executive of National Inland Waterways, NIWA, Chief George Moghalu, has said the 2nd Niger Bridge would be opened to traffic from February 2022. Moghalu said this at the flag-off of a bathymetric survey of the Aghommili-Mmamu-Ezu-Nkisi-Niger …

A group that calls itself “Disciples of Jagaban” flooded the streets of the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday to campaign for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Members were seen, with colourful pictures of Tinubu and campaign posters, at areas which include highbrow Maitama District, the Central Business District. They were also seen around the …

Younger Brother of Nigeria’s most famous comedian, Yomi Casual was involved in a Ghastly Car accident last night on the island on his way home. The Father of two took to his Instagram page this morning to share the news with the caption, ONI DURO MI ESE O!. From the …