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Rivers monarch, four others kidnapped by suspected gunmen
Suspected gunmen have abducted the monarch of Ikuru town in the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Aarom Ikuru, at his residence on Sunday night.
Also, some boat travellers, including a lecturer at the University…
Pandemic used as ‘pretext’ to crush dissent —UN chief
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday criticised countries that are using the pandemic to justify cracking down on dissent, reining in the media and suppressing criticism.
Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Human Rights…
Buhari, govs to discuss fuel pricing Thursday — FG
The Federal Government says President Muhammadu Buhari and the state governors will meet on Thursday to discuss the issue of fuel pricing.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige made the disclosure while…
South-East governors wade into Uzodinma, Okorocha feud
The South-East Governors Forum has waded into the impasse between the Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and the state’s former governor, Rochas Okorocha.
A squabble ensued between both sides’ supporters on February 21 when Okorocha…
Niger confirms release of abducted NSTA passengers
The 19 members of the same family who were kidnapped in the Niger State Transport Authority, (NSTA) bus while coming from a wedding at Kotangora have been released.
The Head of the family, Isa Kadir confirmed the development in…
NAF Chief orders probe of Air Force Jet crash as FERMA recovers seven bodies from crash site
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal I. Amao, has ordered an immediate probe of the air crash involving Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft.
This came as the Federal Capital Territory Emergency…
Just in: Former Gov, Okorocha arrested, detained by police in Owerri + pictures
Former Governor of Imo State and Senator representing Okigwe West senatorial zone, Rochas Okorocha has been arrested by the police in Owerri.
Though, details of the unfolding developments were still sketchy at press time,…
COAS gives 48 hours ultimatum for recapture of areas from Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Ibrahim Attahiru has given 48 hours ultimatum to the troops of the Nigerian Army to clear Boko Haram from reported captured areas of Borno State.
Marte, a local government in the…
IPCR calls on Boko Haram insurgents, bandits, ethnic militias to come out for dialogue
The Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Bakut T. Bakut has called on Boko Haram, bandits and ethnic militias to sheath their swords, come to the round table for dialogue.
The DG, in a press…
NAF: Seven died in Abuja crash
The Nigerian Air Force says seven persons onboard a Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft died when the jet crashed in Abuja.
The jet en route Minna in Niger State crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport after reporting…