A freelance journalist, Oluwatosin Oshibanjo, who was recently abducted by some unidentified gunmen in his Ijebu home in the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been found. Oluwatosin’s mother, Tokunbo Bakre, confirmed to our correspondent in a telephone conversation over the weekend that he was found unconscious by some motorcyclists in the Ijebu-Ode…
Former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has declared that Northern Nigeria is the architect of its misfortunes, particularly its deepening insecurity and stagnating development. Nigerian cuisine recipes Speaking as keynote speaker at the 3rd Plenary Session of the Northern Political Consultative Group, held in Abuja, Mark…
The Nigeria Police Force has denied rumours circulating on social media that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been revived with a new set of rules. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this clarification early Monday morning. He said that the new tactical squads being set up by state police commands to combat various…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme to equip 10,000 young Nigerians with high-demand technical skills needed in the oil and gas sector. According to NCDMB Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Ogbe, the initiative is part of a Human Capital Development (HCD) strategy designed to…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi has been elected as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation, the highest decision-making body in global customs administration. This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada added that Adeniyi was elected during…
The Oyo All Progressive Congress, APC, chieftain and Former Deputy National Youth Leader of All Progressive Congress, Hon. Bolaji Afeez Repete has Congratulated Oyo APC family for the successful completions of August. In a statement made available to the newsmen today at Ibadan, he welcome every member of APC in the state to the new…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that many Nigerians are already living in “hell” due to persistent government failures, and should not have to experience it again after life on earth. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a Channels Television programme hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sowore urged Nigerians to embrace political action…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The proposed institution is expected to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training. This is according to a letter dated January 9, 2025, and addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In the…
At least six children have died after a canoe carrying 15 children capsized in Taura LGA of Jigawa state. The Jigawa state police command confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Sunday, at about 8:15 pm, when the children were returning from a farm at Jejin Gunka to their village,…
A notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released no fewer than 100 captives in a renewed peace initiative aimed at ending years of violent attacks and abductions in Zamfara State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the release followed sustained dialogue and confidence-building efforts led by community leaders and facilitated through the peace deal process…