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DHQ orders immediate removal of unauthorised checkpoints nationwide

The Defence Headquarters has ordered the immediate removal of all non-essential roadblocks and unauthorised checkpoints on major highways nationwide,

Gunmen Kill 6 in Taraba

The Taraba Police Command said six persons were killed in an attack by gunmen at a settlement near Rafin Kada town in Wukari Local Government Area of

Nigerian soldiers still in Burkina Faso after forced landing — Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that Nigerian soldiers aboard a military aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina F

FG, World Bank launch drive to tackle gender violence

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in partnership with the World Bank Group Nigeria, yesterday launched a renewed push to tackle Gender-Based Viol

Pandemonium as Fire erupts at Lagos trailer park

A fire broke out on Thursday evening at Berger Trailer Park, Berger Suya, Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle, involving trailers, containerised stalls, and disused