Niger state’s Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has ruled negotiation with bandits amid an influx of bandits who enter into the state through the Benin Republic border. Addressing State House reporters after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on the rising insecurity and infrastructural decay in the state, Bello said he ruled out negotiating with the…
The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, says 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID19. Mustapha disclosed this at the national briefing on COVID19 in Abuja on Tuesday, January 5. According to Mustapha, the PTF had conducted…
Secretary to the Government of Katsina state, Mustapha Inuwa, has said that no ransom was paid by the government to secure the release of students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara abducted by suspected bandits on Friday December 11, 2020. Inuwa stated this while addressing journalists on the security challenges facing the state today January 5. In his…
Eric Jerome Dickey, who rose to prominence with his novels on Black love, relationships, and contemporary life, has reportedly died after battling a longtime illness. The author was 59-years-old. His death was first announced by his cousin, La Verne Madison Fuller before it was later confirmed by his publicist, Philip Lewis. According to Philip, Dickey passed…
Three policemen were on Thursday December 24, shot dead at the residence of Alfred Avalumun Atera, chairman of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue state. It was learnt that some civilians were also killed in the incident. Benue police spokesperson, Catherine Anene confirmed the incident but didn’t provide much details. She said; “Three policemen were killed and…
Following the rising number of confirmed COVID19 cases, the Lagos State government has asked all churches in the state to suspend all-night services, including vigils and crossover services. As a tradition, Christians across the world usually converge in churches on December 31 at about midnight to pray and usher in the new year. Speaking to reporters…
National coordinator of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF), Sani Aliyu has disclosed that Nigerians will be administered theCOVID-19 vaccine free of charge when the vaccination begins. Speaking during an appearance on Channel Television on Wednesday December 23, Aliyu said there is an assurance that over 40 million Nigerians will be vaccinated through the GAVI arrangement (a vaccine alliance created…
Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Hakeem Odumosu has disclosed that the command received intelligence on plans by criminals to attack churches and mosques. Odumosu who said they have taken steps to ensure no such thing happens in the state, further revealed that the intelligence came from Abuja. He told reporters that the police have already identified vulnerable…
You The National Youth Service Corps NYSC, has confirmed the killing of a serving corps member, Bomoi Suleman Yusuf, while on his way home from the orientation camp in Ede, Osun state. The story earlier today of how suspected kidnappers attacked the vehicle Bomoi boarded and shot him dead. It was alleged that the kidnappers…
Michelle Williams has lost her dad and she took to Instagram to mourn him. The former Destiny’s Child group member said her dad fought ill health for 15 years and died peacefully on Sunday, Dec 20. He was aged 68. Below is a tribute to him