INSECURITY: Agency decries proliferation of illicit small arms
The proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria was denounced yesterday by the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light […]
Metro Gists
EFCC arrests 49 Internet fraud suspects in Ekiti, Oyo
Abuja—Ibadan Zonal Command agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained 47 alleged suspected online scammers. The suspects were detained on Friday […]
Kaduna Police arrest inspector for attempted murder
The Kaduna State Police Command’s agents have taken a serving inspector into custody and taken away his rifle after he attempted to assassinate a fellow […]
10 persons drowned as boat capsizes in Akwa Ibom waterways
No fewer than 10 persons were reportedly killed when an outboard engine boat capsized off the coast of Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom […]
Lagos-Ibadan expressway: FG suspends further work till July 3
FOLLOWING public outcry over the chaotic traffic situation on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Federal Government, yesterday, suspended further work on the ongoing reconstruction. The Federal […]
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company makes u-turn, asks customers to disregard reports of increase in electricity tariff
Customers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC have been urged to ignore rumors that the company would be raising electricity rates by July 1. […]
LASU’s renowned Mass Com Prof, Lai Oso dies in ghastly accident
Lai Oso, a prominent professor of communication, passed away unexpectedly, leaving the Lagos State University (LASU) School of Communication community in a state of sadness. […]
Tinubu renames airports after Buhari, Awolowo, others [See full list]
President Bola Tinubu renamed a few federal airports in honor of a number of well-known Nigerians. A memo from the Federal Ministry of Aviation, dated […]
Sallah: Katsina govt shuts down schools for 7 days
Ahead of the 2023 Sallah celebration, the Katsina State Government has declared a one week holiday for primary and secondary school students. The acting Permanent […]
Blasphemy: Gov. Aliyu sue for calmness, law abiding
Following the abysmal killing of one Mr. Usman Buda Mai by the Islamic extremists on the allegation of blasphemy against prophet Muhammad. Sokoto State […]