Metro

The Joint Security Taskforce in Imo State, code-named Operation Udoka, has neutralised four suspected terrorists and arrested five others during an ongoing operation in the community. The operation, according to reports, is targeted at dismantling the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), "responsible for…

Tea, noodle and bean cake (akara or kosai) sellers in Kano have reported a surge in their businesses as the harmattan season intensifies. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some parts of the city on Sunday revealed that many residents are opting for hot tea, noodles, akara, pap (koko), and locust…

Benue State Police Command has arrested Dr. Ichor Tersagh, a lecturer at the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi (JOSTUM), for allegedly masterminding the abduction of one Mrs Susan Anyagh. The kidnaped victim, Susan, is the wife of Paul Anyagh, the chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), JOSTUM chapter. The incident…

For the second time this year, the Enugu Timber Market, located in Enugu South Local Government Area (LGA), was gutted by fire over the wee

The officers and men of the Enugu State and the Federal Fire Services on Saturday extinguished inferno at a section of the Modern Timber Market in the state capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fire, whose cause cannot be ascertained, started at about 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Director of the…

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has cautioned its personnel against any form of misconduct while ensuring public security and safety during the Yuletide and beyond. The commissioner gave the warning on Saturday during a meeting with his management team and other supervisory officers at the Senior Police Officers Mess in…

he Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade has successfully disrupted a series of criminal activities in Taraba State, leading to the arrest of a robbery

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has officially announced that the Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 will take place on December 21, 2024, at the picturesque Five Cowries Creek. Initially slated for the Easter period, the event was rescheduled to ensure an enhanced and inclusive experience for attendees. Speaking on the development, Mrs.…

Kwara Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, has commended the management of Kwara State University (KWASU) for making the institution a model, trending in academics, ground-breaking research and impactful community development service. AbdulRazaq, represented by the state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Mary Arinde, said this during KWASU’s 12th convocation ceremony on Saturday in Malete. The governor appreciated…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the weekend stressed his administration's commitment to advancing education and healthcare delivery in the state. While disclosing this during the 6th convocation ceremony of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Aiyedatiwa revealed tha N1 billion had been approved for the strategic investment in the institution's future. The governor,…

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the arrest of a native doctor, Veror Orduen, and an accomplice driver, Aondoaver Viaga, over the alleged theft of a company truck. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Steve Yabnet, made the disclosure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Makurdi.…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Otukpa, over an alleged duping of 139 Australians to the tune of eight million Australian dollars. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was picked up in a…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS8.3 Kogi Sector Command, on Friday, decorated 11 newly promoted officers and 22 marshals, urging them to increase their efforts in saving the lives of accident victims. Mr Samuel Oyedeji, the Kogi Sector Commander, congratulated the officers and marshals on their promotion during the ceremony held in Lokoja. He…

To mark the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNBCH) Week, the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, in collaboration with Yomola Goodwill Foundation (NGO), organized a road walk to raise awareness about the significance of the week and the activities planned for the benefit of mothers and children. Gabriel Adewale Olarewaju, a representative…

Kaduna State has emerged as the best performing state in Primary Health Care (PHC) in the North-West, highlighting Governor Uba Sani’s unwavering commitment to transforming the health sector. This is contained in a statement by Mr Ibrahim Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Uba Sani, on Saturday in Kaduna. He said the Deputy Governor, Dr…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) said it has discovered a residential property being used to store illegally refined petroleum products in the Elelewo community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State. The illegal facility, discovered by the NSCDC’s Anti-Vandal Unit, contained large storage tanks and cans filled with illegal refined petroleum. The…

An inmate (name withheld) has emerged as the winner of the N1 million prize at the inaugural Chess Championship organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Borno. The competition, held at Maiduguri’s Maximum Correctional Service Center, aimed to support inmate reintegration and rehabilitation through chess, enhancing their critical thinking skills…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has appointed the immediate past Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government, Kabiru Jarimi as his Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs. This is contained in a statement by Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Sani. Jarimi is expected to bring his wealth of experience in Local Government Administration to…

Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and representative of the Dekina II constituency, Enema Paul, has passed away. Paul reportedly died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Speaker of the Kogi State House Assembly, offered his condolences to the late lawmaker's family, describing him as "a temperate,…

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has lamented the persistent menace of land encroachment within the school's perimeter fence, urging the state government to urgently intervene. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, disclosed this during his convocation address at the weekend, revealing that there are villages within the varsity's premises and pleading with the government to address…

LEDCo Limited has said it is partnering Lagos State Government for the implementation of solar street lighting project. The company stated that the new project would see 20,000 units of LEDCo’s “state-of-the-art NightSUN” deploymen across Lagos. According to the company, each NightSUN unit integrates advanced technology, including smart monitoring systems, GPS tracking and a robust…