by Favour Owonibi | Mar 24, 2025 | NEWS, Politics, Security
A lawmaker has defended the use of voice vote by the House of Representatives in approving President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Dawodu Bashiru representing Oshodi/Isolo of Lagos State in the House of Representatives made the...
by Peace Araga | Mar 21, 2025 | NEWS, Politics, Security
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has reassured residents that his role is to restore stability, not as a political figure but as a neutral force focused on governance. In a state address, Ibas emphasized his dedication to...
by Peace Araga | Mar 21, 2025 | Health, NEWS, Security
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that caused multiple accidents and fatalities at Karu Bridge, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno and ordered...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Mar 18, 2025 | International, NEWS, Security
At least 330 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza overnight, according to the Hamas-run health ministry The Israeli military said on Tuesday that the strikes were part of an “extensive” operation – after talks to extend the...
by Peace Araga | Mar 14, 2025 | Education, NEWS, Security
Nigerian students have accused the police of being complicit in the alleged murder of Quadri Ogunbode, a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University (LASU). During a press conference, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association...
by Favour Owonibi | Mar 12, 2025 | International, NEWS, Security
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to end terrorism and other transborder crimes in the subregion. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday at the 43rd ordinary meeting of ECOWAS...
