DSS arrests gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition in Cross River
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Dugo, in Cross River State while allegedly attempting to take delivery of hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The suspect was arrested at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state following credible intelligence about his plan to procure 832 […]
Benin queen, others risk expulsion over Peller’s unauthorised palace visit
The Benin Traditional Council on Tuesday said that the Queen, who allowed streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly called Peller, to gain unauthorised access into the palace faces possible removal from the palace. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the BTC, Frank Irabor, and made available to journalists. Peller, who is […]
Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure
Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings. Prices rebounded from the previous day’s sharp losses, which came after the head of the International Energy Agency said more stockpiles could be tapped if needed. Equity markets mostly gained after […]
FG activates evacuation plan as Middle East crisis worsens
The Federal Government on Monday said it is working out administrative procedures and the release of funds for the evacuation of Nigerians affected by the ongoing crisis in parts of the Middle-East East. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the region, triggered by missile and drone attacks linked to Iran, which have raised security […]
NBA slams judge for ordering Sowore’s lawyer to kneel in court
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned an alleged courtroom incident involving Justice Mohammed Umar, describing the reported directive for a lawyer to kneel as inconsistent with judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. A report by Channels Television indicated that the incident occurred during proceedings in a case involving Sowore, who is being […]
ADC condemns Maiduguri bomb blasts, demands action from Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress has condemned the deadly bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, calling on President Bola Tinubu to urgently return to the country and take decisive action to address the worsening security situation. The ADC, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressed that safeguarding lives and […]
