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P’Harcourt firms threaten protest over alleged N1bn debt by Oando
Two indigenous companies based in Port Harcourt, ELC Oil and Gas Services and Chiefest Nigeria Limited, have threatened to stage a large-scale protest over the alleged nonpayment of more than N1 billion for contracts executed in 2024. The firms said the prolonged delay has severely impacted their operations and workforce,…
Read More »Obi blasts Tinubu over renewed killings, says security failures persist
By Deborah Nnamdi Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over fresh attacks reported across parts of the country, questioning the government’s ability to curb rising insecurity. In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi expressed concern over what he described as the rapid…
Read More »Stray bullet from celebratory gunfire kills teenager in Maiduguri
By Deborah Nnamdi A 14-year-old girl has been killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by military personnel during celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, April 4, when the secondary school student was struck by a bullet while inside her…
Read More »Terrorists kill three youths, injure one in Plateau midnight attack
Armed terrorists have killed three youths during a midnight invasion of Pwomol Village in Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred around midnight, reportedly targeted vigilante youths who were keeping watch over the community. It is the second assault on the village…
Read More »Police arrest father, 13yo son over illegal firearm possession in Ogun
By Deborah Nnamdi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Kehinde Joseph, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, for allegedly being in possession of a locally made pistol, a live cartridge, and a mask. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday along the Sagamu/Ogijo Road during a stop-and-search…
Read More »Police detain seven teachers over alleged exam malpractice in Jigawa
By Deborah Nnamdi Seven teachers in Jigawa State have been detained by the police over alleged examination malpractice during a statewide assessment exercise, authorities have confirmed. The arrests were disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Haruna Musa, while monitoring the ongoing exercise across…
Read More »Police arrest suspected bandit linked to terror group in Kwara
By Deborah Nnamdi The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspected bandit, Mallami Abubakar, during a routine patrol in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The Command disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Isanlu Dankuturu in Kogi State, was apprehended last Thursday in Nanu by a…
Read More »Police arrest notorious kidnap suspect, recover AK-47 in Oyo
By Deborah Nnamdi The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in the state. The Command said the breakthrough followed credible information from a member of the public, who alerted security agencies to the presence of three…
Read More »Bandits kill policeman, injure two in Katsina attacks
By Deborah Nnamdi A police officer has been reportedly killed and two civilians injured after armed bandits launched coordinated attacks on communities in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday. Sources said the injured victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the attackers destroyed property…
Read More »Tinubu approves N3.3tn plan to clear power sector debts
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, a move aimed at improving electricity supply and restoring investor confidence. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and…
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