The terrorist group, Boko Haram, has again attacked the town of Chibok. Agency reports revealed that residents of Yimirmigza village in Kautikari ward, Chibok local government area of Borno, took to their heels on hearing gunshots suspected to be from Boko Haram terrorists. This is coming after a few hours the Federal Government announced that Leah Sharibu is still alive. ...

The Lagos State Government wishes to state that the arrest of 123 Suspects by the State Task Force was a routine security check. On the directives of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zubairu Muazu, the arrested suspects have been moved to the State Police Command where they are being profiled and if nothing incriminating is established against them, they ...

Finnih: Parks Critical To Relieve Stress, Enhance Mental Health  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday commissioned an ultra-modern Recreational Park in Oregun area of Ikeja, with a resolve to continue to guarantee enviable and sustainable environment that will ensure the wellbeing of the citizens. The Governor, also named the park after foremost medical practitioner and elder statesman, Dr ...

…as Obiano harps on teachers’ professional development Raymond Ozoji, Awka The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has held its 8th Quadrennial State Conference of Delegates where pressing issues concerning welfare of teachers were brought to the fore and delibrated upon. Prominent amongst issues discussed were teachers’ new salary structure, retirement age and benefits as well as promotions together with accruing ...

Lagos State Environment Sanitation and Special Offenses Taskforce on Friday intercepted a truck laden with 48 motorcycles and 123 men coming from Jigawa State. The truck was seized, following a tip off by members of the public who raised security concern about the manner with which the occupants of the truck conducted themselves. After the interception, the truck and its ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) felicitates with the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum as he turns 50. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the APC said, “Attaining 50 is a significant milestone. When combined with the Governor’s sterling personal achievements so far, it calls for celebration. “The challenges facing Borno State has ...

Nigerians have been alerted to a plot to rubbish the image of the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi. Investigations by an online publication, NewsExpress, reveal an alleged meeting recently held in the Anambra State Government House, Awka, during which one of Obi’s former aides who currently serves as ...

Imo state government has ordered a citizen’s arrest against Sen. Rochas Okorocha, over alleged assault on a government official, Mr Jasper Ndubuaku. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Mr Uche Onyeaguocha, gave the order on Thursday after the Chairman of the Recovery of Government Properties, Mr Jasper Ndubuaku, was allegedly assaulted at Okorocha’s residence. Onyeaguocha said that the state had ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Justice John Tsoho, acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court, urging him to use his offices and leadership position to “ensure expeditious hearing of Omoyele Sowore’s application not least because of his constitutional right of access to justice, liberty, fair trial and status as a prisoner ...

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has concluded a two-day workshop to strengthen capacity of religious institutions in responding to domestic violence. The event held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja on Wednesday was organised in partnership with the European Union (EU)-funded Rule of Law and Anti Collaboration Programme and Nigeria Policing Programme, was aimed at sensitising religious organisations ...