Commissioner of Police, Enugu State, CP Ahmad Abdurrahman PHOTO: Twitter/Guardian The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Abdurahman, is holding a two-day retreat aimed at revamping the morale of his personnel in the aftermath of the recent #ENDSARS protests. Addressing the retreat participants, Abdurahman expressed regrets at the effects of the protests on the Police …

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara State Government on Tuesday began a three-day capacity building workshop for local contractors who want to work with the State Universal Basic Education Board (KW-SUBEB). This comes as the state government, which recently received N7.1bn UBEC grants after seven years of blacklist, is set to commence massive infrastructural renewal of basic …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published the Draft Consultation Document on the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) Mobile Technology in Nigeria. NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Adinde said that the Draft Consultation Document for the deployment of  5G in Nigeria has been produced and …

Mudashiru Obasa Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, declared in Ikeja on Tuesday that the October #EndSARS protests devastated the Lagos State economy. Obasa made this known when Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the state’s 2021 budget to the Assembly. Lagos State plans to spend N1,155,022,413,005 in the 2021 budget entitled: “Budget …

Obaseki Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday presented a budget of N153.4 billion for 2021 to the state House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget christened ‘MEGA Budget ‘, Obaseki said that it was made up of N94.8 billion recurrent expenditure and N58.6 billion capital expenditure. “Mr Speaker, you will note that the …

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja A human rights activist, Kenechukwu Okeke, has lodged a criminal complaint against 50 persons over alleged roles they played in the #EndSARS protests that rocked the nation last month. In the suit he filed before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court on Monday, the complainant who identified himself as a tax-paying Nigerian citizen …

National Universities Commission NUC) By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The National Universities Commission NUC has approved the establishment of Confluence University of Science and Technology by the Kogi State Government. At the presentation of a provisional license for the kick-off of the university, on Tuesday, in Abuja, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello said the idea behind …

We didn’t have teargas to disperse protesters who destroyed our station – Inspector File photo: Judicial Panel of enquiry By Rotimi Ojomoyela A police officer serving in Ekiti state, Seargent Kolawole Adesina on Tuesday shocked members of the Ekiti judicial panel of enquiry when he said that the papers of his damaged golf3 vehicle he submitted …

A file image of the #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang, Abuja Following recent twist on #EndSARS protest, 32 CSOs, Tuesday, accused government of oppression, abuse of human rights and intimidation of #EndSARS promoters and activists. This was contained in a statement signed by leaders of 32 CSOs which include; Centre …

West African bloc ECOWAS on Tuesday congratulated Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on his reelection to a third term after an October 31 ballot marked by clashes and an opposition boycott. ALSO READ: Six dead in Ivory Coast clashes as court validates Ouattara win ECOWAS “sends the elected president its warm congratulations” and “its sincere wishes for success”, a statement …

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has asked Nigerian traders facing tough times in Ghana not to leave the country, but to exercise patience as it continues to engage the Ghanaian authorities and other relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing their challenges. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola gave …

Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq ***says ministry didn’t receive dime from anyone By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk, has insisted that every state governor including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT received COVID-19 palliatives except Rivers State. Speaking while giving details of the performance of her Ministry’s …

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola As 753 traders threaten to leave Ghana By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government has asked Nigerian traders facing tough times in Ghana not to leave the country, but to exercise patience as it continues to engage the Ghanaian authorities and other relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing …

We’re not job seekers, Buni replies critics Says rumours of tenure elongation false President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the registration of new members for the All Progressives Congress, APC. This is as the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the ruling party and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala …

Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Tuesday said the state now ranks 8th among poorest states in the country. Mohammed said this in Bauchi during a ‘Town Hall Meeting with the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Investment Programmes’. The governor who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Baba …

By Victor Ajihromanus Raised by his mother in Nkpor, Onitsha, Anambra State and born Ani Jeremiah Chukwuebuka in 1999, Jeriq moved from one struggle to the next as his difficult childhood led into a tumultuous young life in music. First child of a family of five ,he had a surprisingly street- minded upbringing and started recording …

…Urges Borno people to sustain prayers against sponsors Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State By Ndahi Marama Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is glad that for the first time in 11 years, there appears to be headway on tracking some alleged financiers of Boko Haram’s activities which have left thousands of citizens killed, millions displaced and …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS11.35, Egbeda Unit Command in Oyo State, has impounded a Sienna car with registration number KRD 815 GN loaded with allegedly stolen goats. The FRSC Unit Commander in Egbeda, Assistant Corps Commander, Akeem Kareem, disclosed this while showing the goats and the vehicle to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS11.35, Egbeda Unit Command in Oyo State, has impounded a Sienna car with registration number KRD 815 GN loaded with allegedly stolen goats. The FRSC Unit Commander in Egbeda, Assistant Corps Commander, Akeem Kareem, disclosed this while showing the goats and the vehicle to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. …

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Akwa lbom State Council has resolved to withdraw the 14-day ultimatum to the State Government to address outstanding workers’ demands and other labour issues. The resolution of the union contained in a communique’ issued at the end of its State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of November …