Mr. Suileman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources, has said that an additional nine million Nigerians now have access to potable water. He stated this at the official launch of the 2019 Water supply, Sanitation, and hygiene, national outcome routing mapping (WASH-NORM) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the percentage of the population with access …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has over 2.9 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to service Nigerians during the Yuletide period and beyond. The corporation disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesman, Dr. Kennie Obateru, in Abuja, on Tuesday.  He dismissed the insinuation of the …

House of Representatives The House Committee on Police Affairs has said that N449 billion 2021 budget operations for the Nigerian Police are grossly inadequate. Rep. Mohammed Kumo, chairman of the committee, said this during budget defence by the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that it was open knowledge …

Nasarawa State Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Police brutality in the state says it has so far received 16 petitions, Justice Badamasi Maina Rtd, Chairman of the Commission discloses. Speaking at the inaugural sitting on Tuesday in Lafia, Maina said though there were no protests and destruction of property in the state, the governor, Mr. …

…Residents beg for change By Dennis Agbo Chimaroke Nnami governed Enugu State for eight years but never looked the way of Trans Ekulu, one of the landmark areas in Enugu. His successor, Sullivan Chime did same except that his government did the road leading into the estate. Inside the estate remained dilapidated, rusty and many roads …

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu as New Police Act, others may be amended …Gbajabiamila asks police boss to compile list of affected officers, properties destroyed By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA-Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu yesterday said that he would require a budgetary allocation of N24.8bn to need the fuel need of police operational needs for …

Governor of Delta, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa addressing beneficiaries of the Rural Youth skill Acquisition programme during the official Flagg off of the programme in Asaba .Picture: BRIPIN ENARUSAI Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said unemployment is a national emergency and urged the Federal Government and stakeholders to provide skills and empowerment opportunities …

…As Senate laments lopsidedness in budgetary allocation to MDAs …Urges FG to Employ the Youths By Henry Umoru THE Federal Government Tuesday told the Senate that about 428 government agencies will not be able to pay salary by the end of November. Disclosing this in Abuja when he appeared before the Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic …

EndSars protesters continue at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Photo Akeem Salau Says many businesses‘ll die without urgent govt help By Victor Ahiuma-Young As the nation grapples with consequences of the #End SARS protest, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, yesterday said members of the Organised Private Sector, OPS, lost over N5tillion to the looting and carnage after …

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, has said a total of 17, 602 teachers from across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, would participate in its Professional Qualifying Examination, PQE, slated for Saturday. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Prof Josiah Ajiboye , speaking at a press conference, Tuesday in …

Osinbajo By Joseph Erunke Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, tasked authorities in the education sector to redesign curricula on science, technology, mathematics as well as engineering to accommodate virtual learning. According to him, the possibilities of designing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curricula such that they can be taught virtually should be worked out by appropriate …

By Ozioruva Aliu THERE is fear among residents of Igueben in Igueben local government area of Edo State as unknown gunmen on Monday evening invaded the police station entered its armoury, carting away arms and ammunition and in the process reportedly killed three persons including two policemen and others seriously injured. Although police had denied …

By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained that it has not concluded plans for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network as consultation with stakeholders is still ongoing. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the Commission further explained that the draft consultation document earlier released …

Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro (left), and the Secretary to State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie (Esq.) (right)during the Governor’s meeting with traditional and Religious leaders in Asaba. Tuesday Picture: BRIPIN ENARUSAI Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta  State on Tuesday expressed optimism that the state’s security outfit, Operation Delta Hawk, …

By Nwafor Sunday The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has commended the Lagos state governor over move to repeal the controversial law on pensions for former governors and deputies. The non-governmental organisation, welcomed the development, noting that it complied with the judgment by Justice Oguntoyinbo, Federal High Court, Lagos in SERAP v. AGF, ordering the …

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule By David Odama – Lafia Nasarawa State House of Assembly is to give legal backing to Governor Abdullahi Sule’s move for the thirteen Local Government Councils to operate a single salary and revenue account in order to block leakages at the third tier of government. The Speaker of the House, Ibrahim …

By Festus Ahon, Asaba Ibusa community in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State has been thrown into confusion after a member of the community’s vigilante group killed a 13-year old boy and injured two others. The boy identified as Monday Okpara, and the others according to a dependable source, were shot by the Vigilante member …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State …Zamfara, Kebbi, Yobe, Jigawa states on the list Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved free transportation for indigenes of the state who reside in other parts of the country and intend returning home to celebrate the festive season with their loved ones. The governor’s approval was contained in …

Sarafadeen Olalekan, the Captain, Amputee Football Team, ‘’Special Eagles’’, has appealed to the Minister for Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, to ensure the payment of the team’s allowances. Olalekan told the Newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos that many of the team members were facing a lot of financial challenges because of unpaid allowances. “Other federations …

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno (R) receiving the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Hajiya Amina Mohammed, who led a delegation of the UN senior management for a meeting with Borno government, at the Borno International Airport on Wednesday (10/11/20). Source: NAN By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Hajiya Amina Mohammed …