Security
BREAKING: As Herders quit notice draws closer, Akeredolu orders massive recruitment into Amotekun.
As the ultimatum issued by the Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu draws closer, the governor has ordered massive recruitment into the state chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun. The cable in an interview with Adetunji Adeleye, commander of the corps in the state, confirmed on Friday “The governor has ordered massive recruitment to …
Two Die in Osun Road Crash
Two travellers have been confirmed dead in a crash near Iwaraja Junction on the Ipetu-Ijesha Highway in Osun State, The Nation reports.
Forest Reserves: Ondo Accuses Garba Shehu of Fighting For Criminal Herdsmen
Ondo State Government has accused Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, of backing criminal elements masquerading as herdsmen.
Presidency calls for restrain as Ondo state orders herders out of state’s forest.
Following the order of the Ondo state The presidency has reacted to the directive of Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, who gave herders a seven-day ultimatum to vacate forests in the state. The governor had earlier ordered Fulani herdsmen out of Ondo forests , saying the decision was taken as a result of rising insecurity …
BREAKING: One Feared Dead, Scores Of Cars Burnt As Tanker Explodes in Ogun
One person was feared dead while scores of vehicles were burnt on Tuesday when a tanker explosion occurred in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Insecurity: Canada To Support Nigeria With $10m
Acting Canadian High commissioner Nicholas Simard has said his country is willing to support Nigeria with $10 million in its battle against insecurity.
Samsung Chief Jailed Over Corruption Scandal
The de facto chief of South Korea’s Samsung business empire was jailed for two and a half years on Monday over a sprawling corruption scandal, in a ruling that deprives the tech giant of its top decision-maker, Yonhap news agency reported.
Buratai hails troops over Marte success
Following the successful repelling of insurgents, Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai has commended the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole for its success in dislodging Boko Haram terrorists in Marte area of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Musa said the …
Troops repel Boko Haram attack on military base, destroy Terrorists gun trucks
The Nigerian military, a combination of the the Nigerian army and air force in operation Tura Takaibango have repelled an attack on a military base in Marte, an area in Borno state close to the Lake Chad region. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents had crept into Marte Friday night to attack the military base, a source …
BREAKING: Fuel Tanker Catches Fire On Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
An accident involving a fuel tanker has resulted in a massive fire outbreak at Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State.
