November 2023

Gunmen abduct Lagos govt official in Ikorodu

A yet-to-be identified official of Lagos State government has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday at the residence of the victim, popularly known as Jagaban at the Progressive Estate in Igbe-Oloja,…

Police in Rivers arrest suspected killer cops

Police in Rivers say they have arrested some of their men accused of killing one Eze Nyebuchi of Woji community in Obio Akpor, Rivers. Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Mr Olatunji Disu confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in…

FG cracks down on unpaid fees, revokes 1,633 mineral licences

…Warns miners to vacate sites or face arrest By Sodiq Adelakun The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Nigeria has announced the revocation of 1,633 mineral titles due to unpaid annual fees. The ministry’s spokesperson, Dr Oladele Alake, revealed this information during…

Benue Govt. demolishes 28 illegal structures in Makurdi

The Benue State Urban Development Board, on Tuesday demolished 28 illegal structures in Makurdi. The board’s Acting General Manager (GM), Mr Ternonge Mede, told journalists in Makurdi, that most of the structures were on walkways, around transformers, and along access…