The Military Board of Inquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta has commenced sitting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the panel convened on Wednesday at the Governor’s Office Annexe in Warri South Local Government Area of … Read more
Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on Sunday said offering palliatives was not a lasting solution to the economic hardship in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Diri made the remark when he spoke during the Easter Sunday service at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his community, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local … Read more
Following the death of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Lekan Balogun, on Thursday, Olalekan Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadanland and leader of the ‘military line’ in the Olubadan system is now next in line to ascend the throne. According to the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, succession and elevation to the throne are achieved through promotion, … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, again adjourned a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government until 18 March for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on 8 January, reported that the judge, James Omotosho, rescheduled the hearing to … Read more
The police command in Yobe, say suspected Boko Haram insurgents have destroyed two 330 KVA power transmission towers in the state, plunging residents of Borno and Yobe into darkness. Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson for the command, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Saturday. Mr Abdulkarim said … Read more
Some residents of Lagos have raised concerns over the increasing cost of condoms, saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unintended pregnancies among citizens. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. NAN reports that there are different types and brands of condoms, and the … Read more
Yinka Ade-Aluko, the Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd., says the company’s research findings have revealed that cinema in Nigeria is the most expensive worldwide because it is not affordable and accessible to average Nigerians. Mr Ade-Aluko, a creative and film entrepreneur, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria … Read more
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it is investigating the abduction of Safiyanu Isa-Andaha, chairperson, Akwanga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state by gunmen. Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, stated this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lafia. The PPRO said Umar Nadada, commissioner … Read more
Some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they have resorted to braiding their hair with extensions as wigs become expensive and almost unaffordable. The women, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said they would go for less expensive hairstyles to look good during … Read more
The traditional ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Maurice Edet, was on Sunday night abducted by gunmen at his residence in the council area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an aide to the traditional ruler was shot dead during the abduction. The police spokesperson in the state, Irene … Read more
