By Bashir Bello Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Habu Sani has said that not fewer than 3,806 suspected criminals have been arrested in the last 12 months under his watch in the state. CP Sani stated this while addressing a press briefing to mark his one year in office as Commissioner. The Police Commissioner …
Ahmadu Bello University By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Director of Public Affairs in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Auwal Umar has confirmed the release of 9 French Language students of the university who were kidnapped last week. The students were traveling to Lagos for an immersion programme at the Nigerian French Language Village (NFLV) in Badagry, when they …
…Private business employees have started receiving three months salary in line with ESP As the Buhari administration continues to roll out schemes aimed at bringing relief to businesses and individuals across different sectors, a cross section of beneficiaries of the Payroll Support scheme are excited at the receipt of N30, 000 and N50, 000 alerts of …
Lekki deep seaport The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has directed its legal department to put on paper an agreement with the Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Ltd., to ensure 2022 as the operational year of the port. Amaechi gave the directive during a monitoring visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port Project on Sunday in …
File: Gridlock as tankers shut down Apapa road.Grid Eyewitnesses narrate accounts, say no casually recorded Police van vandalised By Olasunkanmi Akoni Traffic gridlock may worsen in the coming weeks as operators and stakeholders in Apapa ports are currently living in fears following a violent attack on men of the Presidential Task Team on Restoration of law …
Philip Shekwo By David Odama THE Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Philip Shekwo kidnapped Saturday at about 11 pm was on Sunday afternoon found dead a few metres away from his residence in Lafia metropolis. This is even as the Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, said the killers were assassins. Governor …
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has condemned the killing of the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Philip Shekwo, describing it as unfortunate. Recall that Shekwo was abducted by gunmen at about 11 p.m. on Saturday from his residence in Bukan-Sidi, Lafia, as confirmed by the Commissioner of …
Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has received the first batch of three training aircraft for the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. Sirika, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle (@handisirika) on Sunday, adding that there was no better aviation safety than having well trained, proficient aviators. According …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is rattled by the recent visit of some of its governors to former President Goodluck Jonathan. Mr. Yekini Nabena, the APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja while reacting to PDP’s criticism of the development. …
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari Sunday deplored the killing of Chief Philip Shekwo, the Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the nation’s security system must do more to end the incidents of violence in the country. The President welcomed the decision of the Inspector General of Police to send reinforcement of …
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a 24-hour total curfew for two weeks on parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Wike stated that the curfew which takes effect from Monday, 23rd, covers the entire area around the Okoro-Nu-Odu flyover in Rumuokoro. The governor explained …
Rita Uwaka, Coordinator, Friends of the Earth Africa, FoEA’s Forest and Biodiversity Programme, and Convener, regional exchange programme on FPIC. PHOTO: Agbonkhese Oboh. Friends of the Earth Africa, through its Forest & Biodiversity Programme, will hold its first session of the African Peoples Tribunal from November 25 to 27 in Lagos, with five jurors interrogating cases …
President Muhammad Buhari Reels out recovery remedy options By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, to accept responsibility for the state of the economy which last week, slid into another recession. The party in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said the …
A survey conducted by Paul Orajiaka Foundation has revealed that bad road networks, inadequate power, and water supply are among the biggest challenges of Anambra residents. The survey which is part of efforts by the foundation to have a better understanding of the immediate needs and challenges of residents of the state also identified unemployment, …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy conditions from Monday till Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the northern part of the country during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours of Sunday. According to NiMet, North central region is expected to be in sunny and …
By Chioma Onuegbu Akwa Ibom State government Sunday announced its decision to lift the 10p.m till 6a.m curfew imposed in the state as a result of security challenges in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo. Ememobong explained that the …
Governor of Ebonyi State and new member of the ruling All progressive’s Congress (APC), Engr. David Umahi has this evening (Sunday) met with the Senate Chief Whip and Southeast leader of the APC Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Both leaders are currently meeting at a private dinner in Abuja , where the Governor hosted the Senate chief …
El-Rufai, Zazzau Emirate, And Injustice By Dr Nasir Aminu The subjective attempt by Governor El-rufai to use his, final thirty months, of executive power to change the customs of the Kaduna State traditional institutions is worrying. Thus, it is imperative to seek the help of both the Judiciary and the legislative arm of government to intervene. Every human alive should …
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has condemned the destructions that followed the peaceful End SARS protest in October. The official said the perpetrators must face the law. “If we don’t punish those that caused these damages, others may roll in the hay again,” he said on Sunday. Amaechi spoke during an assessment of the damages at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) headquarters in Lagos, …
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has sacked four of his technical assistants for alleged dereliction of duty. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kenneth Ugbala, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the affected officers were sacked because they were not living up to the governor’s expectations. He added that the decision takes immediate effect. Read …
