By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force conducted strikes in neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, a source in the Nigerian presidency told AFP, in apparent coordination with Beninese authorities working to contain an attempted coup. Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operation, stating it was carried out “in line with ECOWAS protocols…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State says it has not been officially notified about the reported release of 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community. In a statement issued on Monday, the state chairman of CAN, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Education District I team delivered an impressive outing at the 19th Head of Service (HOS) Cup Final, securing second place in a display marked by determination, teamwork and competitive spirit. The event was held recently at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. Dr. Oyetola Olufunke Idowu, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has conducted another round of capacity-building training for ticketing officers and ground staff under the state’s regulated bus transit scheme. The simultaneous sessions, held at the Ikeja and Ojota bus terminals, formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen frontline service delivery across the network. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Military officers in Benin Republic on Sunday announced that they had seized control of the government, dissolving all state institutions in a televised address on national broadcaster ORTB. Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the officers declared that President Patrice Talon and all political officeholders had been removed from office….
By Ayomide Otitoju Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent overhaul of the nation’s security architecture, describing the protection of lives and property as a fundamental duty of government. The governors, under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), met for two days…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 14th NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta concluded on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with Team Integrity finishing atop the medals table to claim the overall championship of the week-long competition. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Ojulari, commended participants for their commitment and urged…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor accused of transporting drugs to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State. According to a statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area following intelligence reports on the activities of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kogi Central Senator Ifeanyi Akpoti-Uduaghan has revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against her over sexual harassment allegations. In a Facebook post on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the suit was filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, attaching a court order from…
