Solomon Odeniyi Troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations killed no fewer than 181 terrorists in the last week. Additionally, they arrested 203 suspects, including 50 alleged oil thieves, and rescued 161 kidnapped victims during the same period. Among those arrested, according to a statement on Friday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward…
By Akanni Dorcas Infidelity often makes the news, making loyalty seem rare. But there are men who are different; men who are dependable, honest, and committed. These men don’t sneak around or leave their partners feeling insecure. What makes these men so trustworthy? Here are five types of men who are less likely to cheat,…
AGENCY REPORT UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over…
The fire broke out on the first floor of the private retirement home early Friday, Social Development Minister Wafa Bani Mustafa was quoted as saying by the official Petra news agency. The fire killed “six elderly, badly injuring five, and moderately injuring 55 more,” she said. The fire spread over an area of 80 square…
Amid Nigeria’s escalating electricity challenges, the Delta State Government yesterday explored alternative solutions to improve the productivity and quality of life for its workforce. The frequent collapse of the national grid, which has occurred 12 times in 2024 alone, has driven Nigerians to seek alternative, more affordable, and cleaner energy sources for their homes and…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,668 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,600 per dollar on Wednesday. However, the Naira appreciated to N1,534.6 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the…
By Adebisi Fatima Sogbade Twelve automobile mechanics who accused Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State of planning to unlawfully take over their land were remanded at Agodi Correctional facility for alleged defamatory publication. The 12 automobile mechanics were arraigned on eight-count charge bordering on treasonable felony, threat to life, defamatory publication, and threatening violence. The…
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By Tunde Oyekola President-elect, Nigerian Academy of Science and Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Designs, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Abubakar Sambo, has said that the frequent collapses of the national grid can be abated by regionalisation of the grid. Sambo gave this insight on Thursday while delivering the 12th convocation lecture of Kwara…
By Peter Dada The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, has conferred first degrees to 634 students, with 34 of them earning first-class honors, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi. Former Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, was awarded the best graduating Master’s student for the 2024 session. Speaking at the university’s sixth convocation…
