Editorial: The proposed institutionalization of First Ladies
The recommendation by the Summit on Emerging Trends in the Role of the First Lady in National Development, that the office of the wife of the president and her counterparts…
Twitter Chooses Ghana Over Nigeria for Africa Office on Freedom
The social messaging and networking platform, Twitter, has said that it chose Ghana over Nigeria as its Africa office because of the former’s democratic ideals. According to Twitter, Ghana’s “support…
EFCC arrests Ex-Gov Okorocha over Alleged Asset Diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arrested former Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha in Abuja over allegations of asset diversion made against him. Recently, the commission alleged…
Isa Pantami Denies Links with Boko Haram, being on U.S. Terror Watch List
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has refuted reports in social media suggesting that he has links with the Islamist group, Boko Haram and that he…
Many feared killed in Boko Haram Attack on UN hub in Borno
A yet-to-be-determined number of people believed to have been killed at Damasak, the headquarters of Mobar Local Government in Borno State, when suspected members of the Islamic State of West…
Boko Haram, Bandits Go Wild, kill at least Six, abduct 40
Boko Haram insurgents and unidentified gunmen have gone on a killing and kidnapping spree in various parts of Nigeria this weekend, killing at least five persons and abducting no less…
NDLEA Arrests Drug trafficker with cocaine Wraps worth N423m
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an intending air passenger, Okonkwo Chimezie Henry, who wraps of cocaine worth N423 million. NDLEA arrested Okonkwo at the Murtala Muhammed International…
Uzodinma Assures Northers of Safety in Imo
Northerners living in Imo State have been assured of their safety and stay in the state by the governor, Hope Uzodinma. The governor gave the assurance when he met with…
Fulanis demand compensation for Sarkin displaced from Igangan
Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria has demanded compensation of Sarikin Fulani Igangan, Alh Salihu AbdulKadir, who was displaced from Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo…
Finally, South-East sets up joint security outfit codenamed EBUBEAGU
The South-East region on Sunday announced the has launched its own joint security outfit codenamed EBUBEAGU. Imo State Government disclosed this on its official Twitter handle “South-East Governors set up…