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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Rotimi Agboluaje |David Meshioye
A group, Yoruba Youth Socio-Cultural Association (YYSA), on Tuesday, called on the Southwest Governors to emulate Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State by procuring AK47s and other sophisticated weapons for Amotekun officers to protect the region. Hammed maintained that the step would allow the security outfit to carry out their duties effectively. He also decried the alarming rate of kidnapping and killing of people in the region.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Saxone Akhaine |David Meshioye
The Zamfara Elders Support for Peace and Development (ZESPD) has condemned the State Governor, Dauda Lawal over his recent allegations against his predecessor, the Minister of State for Defense, Mohammed Bello Matawalle. The group, while reacting to the Governor’s statement on his predecessor while featuring on a Television programme few days ago, described Lawal’s claims as baseless, diversionary, and evidence of his inability to address the state’s pressing challenges.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Matthew Ogune |David Meshioye
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are: Osita Emmanuel (25 years), Saint Johnson, (20 years), Peter Lucky (26 years), Samuel Asuquo, (28 years), Raphael James, (29 years), Chimobi Moses, (29 years), Edara Ubong, (21 years) and Nchekwube Paul, (23 years).
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Adamu Abuh |David Meshioye
[adsense ad_id="inarticle"]Secretary General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Amb. Dapo Oyewole, has said the African continent can no longer be a bystander under the new world order.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Adamu Abuh |David Meshioye
The Unemployed Youth Initiative (UYI) has applauded the National Assembly for initiating a bill aimed at providing for Early Voting at Elections. The group representing the unemployed, underemployed, and marginalized across the nation, in a statement Tuesday in Abuja, argued that the move would ensure greater inclusion in the electioneering process of the country.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Rotimi Agboluaje |David Meshioye
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has stressed the importance of peace and harmony within communities, saying peaceful coexistence is pivotal to development. Oba Owoade said with the diverse cultures, beliefs, and values coexisting, there is a need for effective peacebuilding initiatives which is crucial to maintaining social cohesion and preventing conflicts. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Christian Okpara |David Meshioye
The men’s top seed at the ongoing FHA Tennis Invitational Masters, Canice Abua, had to move up to his second gear to overcome hard-fighting Yusuf Abubakar in his first-round robin match of the competition featuring the country’s top eight stars. Abua breezed through the first set 6-1, but got a stiffer challenge from Abubakar, who clinched the second 6-3.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Adamu Abuh |David Meshioye
Justice and Human Rights Advocates have faulted Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state over the appointment of caretaker local government chairmen in breach of the directive of the National Industrial Court.
The Executive Director of the group, Dr. Emmanuel Agabi, at a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday argued that the action remains a blatant disregard for judicial authority and the rule of law.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Murtala Adewale |David Meshioye
The Nigeria Police Academy, (POLAC), Kano cautioned cadets against drug abuse, cultism, and other social vices on campus, and insisted anyone found culpable would face instant dismissal. The academy warned the cadets to shun examination malpractice, and offenses prohibited under the “Code of Conduct” expected to guide their daily activities to avoid losing their hard-earned admission.
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1 month ago | 
guardian.ng | Cornelius Essen |David Meshioye
By Cornelius Essen, Abuja 03 April 2025 | 1:26 pm The Federal of University Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), has pledged to partner with the Defence Research & Development Bureau (DRDB), FUTIA The Federal of University Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), has pledged to partner with the Defence Research & Development Bureau (DRDB), a Bureau under the Federal Ministry of Defence, Abuja to promote indigenous research and technological transfer in Nigeria.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
