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By Barth Ikiebe Nigeria’s security agencies comprising the military, Police, the Department of State Service , DSS, and other intelligence agencies have arrested the two most wanted notorious terrorists Ansaru leaders, Abu Baraa and Mahmuda. National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in company with the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS General […]

Two members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, including its chairman, Abayomi Tella, and two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have been arrested in Iperu for being in possession of huge sums of cash allegedly meant for vote buying in the Remo Federal […]

A North-East group under the aegis of Bring Back Our Goodluck has apologised to former President Goodluck Jonathan over past allegations linking him to the sponsorship of terrorism in the region, saying they were deceived by a former United States President and some desperate Nigerian politicians. Speaking at a press […]

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has reacted cautiously to the allegations made by 12 Nigerian workers recently rescued from CAR, who accused their Chinese employers of sexual abuse & non-payment of salaries. The Embassy said it will investigate the issue, it emphasised that the allegations are being taken seriously and […]

By John Obi President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday after a […]

By Barth Ikiebe In a significant step towards boosting Nigeria’s economic prospects, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Nigeria’s Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, have agreed to advance a shared agenda for trade-led growth, investment, and inclusive development. This was […]

In what it tagged “highlighting” *disciplinary measure against misconduct”,the Nigeria Police Force NPF has dismissed a constable attached to the Taraba State command for stealing a goat, Current matters reports that an official signal from the Commissioner of Police, DFA Jalingo, addressed to the Divisional Police Officer in Mutum Biyu, […]

By Ken Chiwendu Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested twelve suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation conducted around Stadium Road, Unity Road, and Ekpri Nsukara in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A statement by the commission on Friday said the suspects ” […]

By Barth Ikiebe Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has inaugurated five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state in line with his integrated blueprint for a modern and multimodal transport ecosystem. Mbah also launched 100 out of the 200 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit buses acquired by […]

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government. The Governor made the announcement on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi. He said the move aims […]