Kunle Akinrinade     Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC),  Lagos Command yesterday smashed a syndicate behind petroleum pipeline vandalisation at Baruwa community in Alimosho Local Government Area  of Lagos State. Two members of the syndicate  were arrested with a 60,000-litre truck loaded with petrol. It was learnt that the […]

By Anayo Onukwugha  | At least one person was killed while several buildings were razed at Umuokwa community in Omuma local government area of Rivers State, when members of two rival cult groups clashed at a burial ceremony. Trouble was said to have started when members of a cult group confronted members of another cult […]

By Augustine Okezie, Katsina Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has said focusing attention on community policing, deployment of the use of technology and enhanced provision of funding and logistics for security agencies can quickly help address the upsurge of banditry attacks in the Northwest region The Kano State Governor, who made the observation […]

BY ABDULLAHI YAKUBU  | The idea behind the establishment of the Dala Inland Dry Port was initiated by the federal government under the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo administration 20 years ago with the aim of boosting commercial activities in Kano State, the next commercial nerve centre in Nigeria after Lagos. Based on the arrangement between the […]

A security guard was wounded in a bomb blast outside a military-owned bank in Myanmar's second-biggest city Sunday morning, as the civilian death toll from the junta's brutal crackdown The post Myanmar's post-coup civilian death toll climbs past 700 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Matawalle’s statement, unfounded, reckless and insensitive –Yoruba Initiative A social cultural group, Yoruba Peace and Leadership Initiative (TYLPI) has described a statement credited to Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle claiming that Northerners in the South were being killed as baseless, distasteful, reckless, insensitive and irresponsible.  ALSO READ: Hon Alexander Ogbe looks into the future In a statement by its Director of Publicity, Mr. Tunde […] Matawalle’s statement, unfounded, reckless and insensitive –Yoruba Initiative Tribune Online

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has urged the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to speed up work on the Lagos- Ibadan rail line project The post Amaechi urges contractors to hasten Lagos-Ibadan rail project appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Kolade Adeyemi, Jos Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has warned against vandalising public property, as those who are engaged in such acts will be fished out and punished. Lalong stated this on Saturday while inspecting a breached water pipe along Rayfield -Bukuru road. Read Also; Three nabbed for vandalising EEDC property The governor, who […]

BY DAVID TARKAA  | The over a decade war against insurgency has claimed the lives of many including military personnel, rendered many orphans, and sent thousands of people to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the Northeast. On the side of the military, most of such deaths occur due to buried improvised explosive devices (IEDs) […]

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has insisted it is the referee’s prerogative to award penalties or not. Zidane was reacting to comments by Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman. Koeman feels Barca should have gotten a spot kick, after Ferland Mendy appeared to pull down Martin Braithwaite in the dying minutes of the game. However, referee Gil […] El Clasico: Zidane clashes with Koeman as referee refuses to give late penalty to Barcelona

By James Ashipa To the ordinary onlooker and observer of politics, 2023 is still far away, but to the average politician, 2023 is near the corner. It is true that the merger between the new People Democratic Party (nPDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) was not based on ideological lines, but since politics is interest-driven,..." The post [PERSPECTIVES] 2023: Clashes Between Theses And Antitheses For Permanent Synthesis appeared first on OsunDefender.

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says his administration has succeeded in providing adequate security in the state by enhancing citizens’ involvement in the fight against insecurity. The post How Kogi handles security challenges — Bello appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Former Liverpool manager, Graeme Souness has named the current Manchester City squad as the best in the history of the English Premier League. Souness hailed Pep Guardiola, City manager, for having assembled and parading an ‘incredible’ array of players. City were defeated 2-1 by Leeds United at the Etihad on Saturday but still maintain 14 […] EPL: Graeme Souness identifies club with best squad in Premier League history

“After our consultation and review of personalities who think they have what it takes to lead the country, we resolved to advocate for Bello." The post Association urges Yahaya Bello to contest 2023 presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Justina Asishana – Minna Christian youths across the Niger East Senatorial District have met to strategise on how to gain relevance politically in the next general elections. The youths, who were drawn from the nine local government areas in the senatorial zone, had their meeting at the ECWA Good News Church in Minna, Niger […]

WE are living through trying times in Nigeria; heading swiftly to a point where “the centre can no longer hold.” Still, Nigeria has such a resilient spirit and uncommon Grace from Above such that it has consistently bounced back from the brink from such adversities that make other nations history. Born of unusual historical circumstances,..." The post STRIKER: To Make A Difference, Learn appeared first on OsunDefender.

Prince Philip was born on the Greek island of Corfu on June 10, 1921. The post Prince Philip’s funeral to be held on April 17 – Buckingham Palace appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benin President Patrice Talon is seeking re-election on Sunday in a tense ballot, with critics accusing him of rigging the race in his favour The post Benin tense as president seeks re-election appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By INNOCENT ODOH, | The Nigerian government has advised the Developing 8 (D-8) nations to invest in the creativity and digital entrepreneurship of the youth of the member nations to ensure their active participation in innovative technology. Nigeria’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, gave this admonition at the 19th  D-8 Council of   Ministers meeting […]

Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has insisted they can still win the LaLiga title this season, despite a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos gave Los Blancos the lead, before Mingueza pulled one back for Koeman’s men. Barca were denied a late penalty, as Real clinched the maximum points in […] Barcelona can still win title – Koeman insists after 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid

“All the rescued victims have been debriefed by the police and later handed over to the Ministry for Security and Home Affairs." The post Kidnapped persons freed in Zamfara as police repel bandits attack – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Abdullahi Candido, has vowed to resist any attempt to frustrate his efforts to discharge his constitutional responsibilities of serving his people. Candido, who made the vow while speaking with journalists, insist that some vested interests were bent on undermining his constitutional responsibilities […]

What are the returns that God expects from His investment of Christ in our lives? Paul says the hope the believer has in Christ Jesus does not disappoint. (Romans 5:5). In Jeremiah, God says: “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a […] The post Article of Faith: The Hope of Righteousness (1), By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

BY INNOCENT ODOH  | The Embassy of France in Nigeria has given the operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) tactical progressive training and donated protective equipment to the agency to assist its operators in fighting against illicit drug trafficking in the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by the French […]

By Justina Asishana – Minna As part of its contribution to mark the World Health Day, a non-governmental organisation, the Zainab Muhammed Bima Initiative, has distributed delivery kits to 150 pregnant women in Minna, Niger State under its Save A Mother campaign. The delivery kit, according to the NGO, would compliment government’s effort towards reducing […]

The Kaduna Police Command has rescued 15 kidnapped victims along Buruku – Brinin Gwari road in Brinin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The command Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, in a statement, explained that, “On the 8th April, 2021, at about 1525hrs, unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in large number […] Police rescue 15 kidnapped victims, 32 rustled cows in Kaduna

Nigeria’s former  acting High Commissioner to Singapore and former Charge d’ Affairs to Mexico, Ambassador Ogbole Odey, in this interview with INNOCENT ODOH, warns that the country may not benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) if it resources are not  harnessed  to boost it productive capacity and above all,  tackle the menace […]

The Police Command in Zamfara says it has secured the release of 11 kidnapped persons in the state. The post Police rescue 11 kidnapped persons, repel attack in Zamfara appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

You may have noticed darkening of the skin around your eyes, your elbows, your knees, or your thighs and butt areas. If you wonder what causes this darkening and how to get rid of it without bleaching and damaging your skin, you are in the right place. Your normal skin cells, called Melanocytes, produce a […] The post Why Are Some Parts Of My Skin Darker Than Others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Hon Alexander Ogbe looks into the future Taking big steps and looking into the future for big things to emerge has always been the guide for professional photographer and entrepreneur, Honourable Ogbe Enokela Alexander. At a time when most of his peers struggled to find their feet again and position themselves for the post pandemic era, Alexander has emerged into a big […] Hon Alexander Ogbe looks into the future Tribune Online