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A Naval Special Warfare group in the United States, popularly addressed as SEAL Team Six, has rescued a U.S. citizen, Philip Walton, held hostage in Nigeria. Mr Walton was reportedly kidnapped in Niger and rescued in a neighbouring town in northern Nigeria. The mission was undertaken by elite commandos as part of a major effort […]

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, yesterday reiterated Europe’s support for the bid of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to become the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). On the same day, the Nigerian government announced that it was reaching out to the United States and other members […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has asked the personnel of the force to protect themselves against attacks. He said the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger. The IGP spoke on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja, where he also […]

The Federal Government  on Thursday announced a two-day total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State for a concrete work on some sections. The Federal Controller of Works in the state, Mr Olukayode Popoola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the closure would begin from midnight of Oct. 30 […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity and progress of the nation. Launching the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem and Appeal Fund, President Buhari said this year’s occasion reminds Nigerians of the need to guard jealously the unity of the […]

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Minister of Power to sanction the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for “irresponsibility” and “wickedness” in power distribution. Lawmakers took turns to recount the experiences of their constituents in the hands of DisCos, who they accused of defrauding Nigerians with impunity. They said nothing would bring Nigerians as […]

The federal government has declared Thursday, October 29, a public holiday across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Mohammed Manga. Mr Aregbesola posted the statement in his verified Facebook page. He said the holiday is to mark Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder if the issue of fake news is not urgently addressed, insisting on the regulation of social media in the country. The House of Representatives has, however, warned against clamping down on free speech and press freedom. The Minister of Information and […]

The United Kingdom is insisting on probing the shooting of #EndSARS protesters in the Lekki area of Lagos and similar incidents during the demonstrations. In a tweet on its handle on Monday evening, the United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria equally explained that it is working with stakeholders to ensure justice is served. “We remain […]

The Nigeria police appear to have started an online campaign to redeem their image and rebuild trust with Nigerian citizens, following the nationwide #EndSARS protests and its devastating fallout. The police, Monday night, uploaded a campaign flyer on Twitter, via their official handle @PoliceNG. “We are not a collection of angels, but we are doing our best […]

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 said the country risks a resurgence of the pandemic due to the large gatherings of the #EndSARS protesters and the mayhem that followed. Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the PTF, gave the warning at a joint national media briefing in Abuja on Monday. It was the second time in […]

It will cost not less than N1 trillion to rebuild Lagos State following last week’s massive destruction of public assets, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The state was the epicenter of looting, arson and destruction between Wednesday and Friday last week. It cuts across all areas of endeavor, including businesses, government and private. Even the […]

Amidst growing tension across the country, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Sunday called for prayers for the country. The Pope in a tweet on his verified tweeter handle, @Pontifex called on everyone particularly Catholics to pray against every form of violence brewing in the country in the aftermath of the #ENDSARS protest. […]

Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied having a hand in the shooting of protesters in Lagos state. The former governor of Lagos said in a statement that he could not have deployed the soldiers to quell the protest and fail to protest his investments – Television Continental (TVC) and […]

The APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu, has raised questions regarding the character and presence of “those who suffered casualty” following the shooting by Nigerian soldiers at Lekki, Lagos State, on Tuesday. Witnesses say soldiers opened gunfire on unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate, one of the key #EndSARS protest sites in Lagos, on Tuesday, but the casualty level […]

Who ordered Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza?. This was the question Bola Ahmed Tinubu placed before Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the All Progressives Congress chieftain visited the Lagos governor on Saturday. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had earlier stated that the tragic incident was caused by “forces beyond his control.” However, as the misery […]