Bandits have attacked the permanent site of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, killing two officers and abducting one other officer. The Spokesman for the academy in the state Major Bashir Muhd Jajira confirmed that that the incident occurred…
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar on his 65th birthday anniversary. Kalu, in a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday in Abuja, described Abubakar as a patriotic statesman…
Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, as a patriot and a worthy partner in progress as he clocks 49 years. Oyetola, in a congratulatory message signed by…
A former governor of Ogun, Chief Segun Osoba, has described the death of Sen. Biyi Durojaye as tragic, despite his living up to the ripe age of 88. Recalled that Durojaiye served as Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission…
A 44-year-old businessman, Idris Adeniyi, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, charged with obtaining N7.5 million with pretext of selling government’s house. Adeniyi, who resides in Idimu, Lagos State, was docked on a three-count charge of impersonation,…
The Northern Governors Forum on Tuesday described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as an inspiring leader who has continued to promote national unity, peace and security in Nigeria. The Chairman of Forum Gov. Simon Lalong in…
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Alhaji Kabiru Gayari as the state new Head of Service. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday by the Director General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communication,…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven say it has rescued 15 commuters in Jagindi, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday in Kaduna.…
IOC President, Thomas Bach has returned to Tokyo for the start of the 2020 Paralympic games on Tuesday. Bach, 67, arrived in Tokyo on Monday ahead of Tuesday evening’s opening ceremony, the organisers said. Bach was previously in Tokyo for…
Mrs Victoria Ozioko, the Ambassador for Peace of the United Nations Rescue Services (UNRS), has urged women to be instruments of peace, love and unity in order to end insurgency in the country. She made the call in an interview…
