The Nigeria Police Force has stated that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, did not issue a “shoot-on-sight” order during a recent engagement in Makurdi, Benue State. The clarification was made in a Saturday statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Ani Iniedu. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, the IGP was…

Nigerians may face harder times, as higher fuel prices may soon lead to increase in transport fares, even as transporters in some parts of the country have already implemented increases. It is envisaged that the increase in transport fares, is most likely to affect prices of other goods and services, as is usually the case….

Viewing centres, betting firms, broadcasters and informal traders profited from football’s biggest tournament despite the Super Eagles’ absence Nigeria did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles stayed home while 48 nations competed across stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Yet for 39 days, billions of naira still changed…

From Isaac Job, Uyo The President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno were among distinguished African leaders honoured at the 19th Security Watch Africa Conference and Awards held at Gambian capital in Banul. A statement signed by Akwa Ibom state commissioner of Information…

The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, an alleged associate of Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, to the United States to face trial over his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance fraud scheme. According to court proceedings, Yusif has been granted 15 days to appeal the…