Presidential panel rescues 130 households of IDPs from evictions
The Presidential Committee on North-East Initiatives, PCNI, and Victim Support Fund, VSF, have rescued 130 households comprising 1,500 of internally displaced persons, IDPs, from “evictions and starvation,” as they are being relocated to Shuwari Medinatu resettlement camp in Old Maiduguri of Borno State.
Kidnapped FRSC officer, wife regain freedom
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Oluwafemi Ojo, and his wife, who were abducted by some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Saturday along Ogotun-Igbara Odo Road in Ekiti West local government area, have regained freedom.
Delta govt urged to audit DESOPADEC’s account
A group, Delta Elite Movement, DEM, has urged Delta State Government to set up a committee to audit Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC’s account in line with projects executed since its inception and probe those found wanting.
Women protest ‘incessant abduction of children’ in Kano
Hundreds of women in purdah, and under-aged children, yesterday, in Kano protested incessant abduction of teenagers in the state.
EFFC secures 1,500 convictions in two years
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that it secured a total of 1,500 convictions between 2015-2016.
Efe Ambrose: Blackburn appeal work permit rejection
Struggling English Championship side Blackburn Rovers will appeal against the decision of the England FA to refuse Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose a work permit.
