Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Delta Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has condoled with the Temile family and the Warri Kingdom on the passing of renowned industrialist and community leader, Chief E. A. Temile. Temile, who is Esama of Warri, reportedly passed on peacefully on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 84. In a statement by his …

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says  the country’s oil revenue target declined by N1.06 trillion due to COVID-19 and low crude oil price. The NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Malam Mele Kyari, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) oil and gas webinar with  theme as: “Perspectives of Operations and Industry …

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Government has condemned Monday’s invasion of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS Custodial Centres in Benin City and Oko in Edo state, saying it has begun a manhunt for about 1, 993 inmates who were freed from both facilities. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola disclosed this in a statement issued …

By Tordue Salem The House of Representatives Tuesday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to issue an executive order to deal with police brutality in the country. The House made the call after adopting a motion of national urgent importance, sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli (PDP-Katsina) on the “need to address the possible breach of national security …

Calls on Protesters to leave the Streets By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate, on Tuesday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately  address the nation on the current nationwide protests by youths against the  notorious  Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and bad governance. According to the Senate, addressing the nation would douse  the tension the …

CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday, urged the Governor of Central Bank (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele to unfreeze five thousand accounts, allegedly frozen by the apex monetary institution. The lawmakers issued the directive, after adopting a “Motion of Urgent National Importance”, sponsored by Rep. Mark Gbillah(Benue-PDP). …

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has expressed concerns at the continued indifference of President Muhammadu Buhari in the wake of sustained protests against police brutality across the country, noting that the country is currently sitting on a time bomb. The union in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Shuaibu Usman …

Constitute Judicial Panel of Inquiry on complaints by members of the public Rotimi Akeredolu Dayo Johnson – Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has ordered the indefinite closure of all schools in the state following the #ENDSARS protest that has grounded the state in the last few days. A statement by the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, …

By Ike Uchechukwu,Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended a 51 year old, Ekeng Asuquo in Calabar in possession of over 200kg of Indian hemp. Briefing Journalists at the Police Headquarters, Diamond Hill, Calabar on Tuesday , Commissioner of Police Abdulkadir Jimoh said it was unfortunate for such an elderly man to engage in …

..Say APC may pay a huge price in 2023 if… By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja Retired military officer, Capt. Aliyu Umar Babangida has warned the federal government to resist the temptation of deploying soldiers to quell ongoing nationwide protests against operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, saying the boomerang effect will be difficult to manage. Rather, …

Commissions building of NPF Pension President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured officers and men of the Nigerian Police that the Federal Government was fully committed to improving their welfare. President Buhari also applauded Nigerian Police Fund Pensions Ltd for instituting a Retirees Resettlement Support Scheme, which will provide …

…as hoodlums hijack protest By Adeola Badru Following the violence that trailed the ENDSARS protest in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Governor of the state, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has deployed members of the Operation Burst to various hotspots in the metropolis, to arrest the situation and restore normalcy. The governor, in a broadcast on Tuesday, hinted …

Says no to violence perpetrated by hoodlums By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, Monday, expressed support for total reformation of the Nigerian Police system as #EndSARS protests continue to rage across the country. This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Director, ANEEJ, Rev David …

…Commends the doggedness of protesters over police brutality Arogbonlo Israel The Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Political Participation, Pan-African Youth Union, Ambassador Oladele Nihi has commended Nigerian Youths particularly those who have been on the streets protesting against the activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit created by the Nigerian Police Force to deal …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday rolled out more action plans of the Green Chamber for wholesale reforms of the  Nigerian Police Force (NPF). The Speaker, in an address at the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary, said two weeks from now, the House will receive and immediately begin to consider …

By Harris Emanuel – Uyo No fewer than 442 traffickers have so far been convicted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), its Director-General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli has said. She disclosed this at the training for stakeholders and members of the state task force on human trafficking in …

Says protest offers opportunity for govt-citizen partnership By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As #EndSARS protests continue to sweep across the country, the Alumni Association of National Institute, AANI, yesterday, expressed concern over the issue and offered to facilitate dialogue between government and citizens. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, …

…says it is ill-advise and most insensitive By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The eight branches that makeup Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Anambra State, have rejected the alleged planned commencement, across the country, of Operation Crocodile Smile military exercise by the Nigerian Army, in the midst of the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS, civil protest, describing it as …

By Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos What started as a peaceful protest in Jos, the Plateau state capital on Tuesday assumed a religious dimension as hoodlums hijack the process, burning cars and looting shops around the Ahmadu Bello, Terminus, Barrack road, and Old Bukuru Park area of the city. Offices were hurriedly closed as residents scamper …

By David Royal Nigerians have condemned the move as announced by Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, Tuesday, that the Federal Government was set to apply for a $11billion loan to construct Lagos to Calabar rail. Amaechi made the disclosure during an interactive session with the South-East and South-South Professionals of Nigeria, SESSPN, in Lagos. Condemning …