41 kidnapped victims rescued  Security agents arrested more than 147 suspected terrorists and other criminals in the last one week, said the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday.    The DHQ added that 39  kidnapped victims were rescued within the period.  Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye,   told reporters in Abuja that troops also foiled theft […]

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State yesterday resolved to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The leaders – former National Chairman Umar Ganduje, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senator Kabiru Gaya, former Secretary to Government Suleiman Bichi – also vowed to reclaim the governorship from the New

As part of activities lined up for the coronation of former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, religious leaders and residents of Ibadan and its environs gathered yesterday to offer prayers for the monarch, who turns 81 today. The event, held at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, was attended

FOCI lauds Wike’s patronage Nigerian contractors, under the aegis of the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), have urged the Federal Government to lay out a proper transition plan that will enable them to switch from asphalt to concrete road construction across the country. The federation hailed Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for recognising

   

Maiduguri, the Borno State capital was thrown into grief and outrage yesterday following the discovery of three young children’s bodies, including two belonging to a prominent political supporter of Governor Babagana Zulum, Zannah Jaridama Bornoye. The discovery comes days after Bornoye posted a viral video and social media attacking alleged “cabals and hypocrites” around the

•Enforcement to start October 2 Ahead of the October 2 nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits, Lagos State Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh has warned officers not to see it as an avenue for extortion. Jimoh told police personnel to avoid harassing motorists, warning that anyone caught would face disciplinary procedures, as provided for by

Firm offers N5m prize for girls in Innov8 STEM competition Nigeria’s biggest corporate supporter of culture, Globacom, will sponsor next month’s Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, the firm announced yesterday. The annual Ofala festival is a customary obligation performed by the Obi of Onitsha. This year’s edition to be celebrated by His Royal Majesty,