‘We Know The Forest’ — Tinubu Explains Refusal To Pay Ransom Over Oriire Abduction
President Bola Tinubu has explained why the Federal Government refused to pay ransom to the terrorists who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying security agencies understood the terrain where the victims were held.
Gunmen Kill Army Colonel, Shoot Wife In Abuja
A serving colonel of the Nigerian Army has been killed while his wife was shot in an attack on their residence in Abuja.
Tinubu: Kaduna Killings Unprovoked Act of Terror Against the Defenceless
President Bola Tinubu has described the overnight massacre of 30 persons, including women and children in Southern Kaduna, North-west Nigeria, as an unprovoked act of terror against defenceless citizens.
Rufai Tells Presidential Candidates To Move Beyond Making Broad Promises
A Television presenter, Rufai Oseni, has faulted the interview appearance of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying he failed to provide clear policy details on how he intends to address Nigeria’s challenges.
Kwara State Lawyers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Allowances
Law officers in the Kwara State Ministry of Justice have commenced an indefinite strike over the alleged non-payment of outstanding statutory allowances and the failure of the state government to harmonise their salaries and conditions of service with those of magistrates in the state judiciary.
MURIC Tells Adeleke To Pack Out of Govt House
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has told the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to start packing his belongings out of the Government House before it is too late, due to the fact the people of the state have rejected him.
Peter Obi Reacts To Enugu Air Runway Incident
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed relief following the incident involving an Enugu Air aircraft that went off the runway while landing at Benin Airport.
FG Plans Rival Power Firms To Compete With Discos
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has unveiled plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies, RESCOS, that will compete directly with electricity distribution companies over the next 10 to 15 years, in a bid to tackle persistent blackouts and expand electricity access across the country.
Police Confirm Mysterious Death of Five Family Members in Abia
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the mysterious death of five members of the same family in Umuimo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia state.
PFN Urges Tinubu To Reject Anti-Preaching Bill
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to assent to the anti-preaching and hawking bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as unnecessary and unrelated to the country’s pressing challenges.