Amotekun: We either restructure or end up like Somalia — Attah
Amotekun, the South-West security outfit, is the beginning of restructuring, and if restructuring is done early, properly and constitutionally, the country will avoid the crisis Somalia degenerated into.
Amotekun personnel to bear arms with IGP’s approval
By Dapo Akinrefon, Dayo Johnson, Evelyn Usman, Victoria Ojeme, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Adeola Badru & James Ogunnaike Attorneys-General of the six South-West States have agreed that the operatives of the Security Network Agency codenamed Operation Amotekun, will be allowed to bear licenced arms subject to the approval of the Inspector-General of Police. However, the Force Public […]
Coronavirus: Lagos govt places hotels, resort centres on surveillance
The Lagos government says it has placed hotels and resort centres in the state on surveillance as part of its measures to prevent coronavirus.
FG discovers 1bn barrel of crude oil in North East
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, said on Wednesday about one billion barrels of crude oil have been discovered in the North-East part of Nigeria. Sylva disclosed this at a news conference on the 2020 Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) held in Abuja. He said: “The figure we are getting, the jury […]
Debts from 19 states delay NECO remittances to FG
…As Reps places body on status enquiry By Tordue Salem, Abuja The National Examination Council (NECO) Wednesday disclosed that the debt owed it by 19 states has affected its remittances to the Federation Account. Jacob Ekele, NECO Director of Finance and Administration, made this known at an investigative hearing before the House of Representatives Committee […]
BMO to Kukah: Preach peaceful co-existence among Nigerians
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has called on the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah and other Religious Leaders to preach peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
Five things you may not know about veteran artiste, Victor Olaiya
It is no exaggeration that many Nigerians still prefer to listen to music tracks by legends like Victor Olaiya. Their tracks were enriched with educative lyrics and beats that make you move gently, enjoying individual sound; while you feel the gentle movement of the breeze and shake your head without caring who is watching. “When […]
Civil Society Groups fault ICPC report on FIIRO DG
A coalition of civil society group has dismissed recent reports that the Acting DG of FIIRO, Dr Chima Igwe has been indicted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on issues relating to his academic Qualification. The group, in a statement by its spokesperson, Comrade Ayodeji Emmanuel described the report as […]
Over 100 bandits raid Kaduna Village, burn 16 members of family
By Ibrahim Hassan It was a black Wednesday in Bakali Village of Fatika District in Kaduna State as about 16 members of the same family were burnt to death by bandits on Tuesday night. Alhaji Sani Bakali, a community leader in the village, told journalists on phone on Wednesday, that the over 100 bandits raided […]
Sowore’s trial: Court orders FG to pay N200,000 over frivolous adjournment
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, awarded a fine of N200, 000 against the Federal Government for relying on a frivolous reason to seek an adjournment of the trial of pro-democracy activist and convener of the RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore. Trial Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu further expressed […]
1bn barrels of crude oil discovered in North-East— FG
The Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed that so far, one billion barrels of crude oil has been discovered in the North-East region of the country.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nigerian International Petroleum Summit, NIPS, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, also stated that negative comments about Nigeria are hindering the inflow of capital into the country.
NIPS: Minister assures recommendation will be implemented
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has assured that recommendations from the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) will be implemented.
UN launches practical guidance for protection of children in conflict situations
The United Nations on Wednesday in New York launched a “Practical guidance for mediators to protect children in situations of armed conflict”.
Mayegun of Yorubaland commiserates with late Victor Olaiya family
The Mayegun of Yorubaland, Dr Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, has commiserated with the family of Dr Victor Olaiya, the iconic highlife musician, who died earlier today at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Araba. He was 89.
The draft of Amotekun Bill to be passed February 14
EKITI STATE SECURITY NETWORK AGENCY BILL 2020 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS SECTIONS 1. Establishment of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency. 2. Objectives of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency. 3. Functions of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency. 4. Establishment and Composition of the Ekiti State Security Network Agency Governing Board. 5. Powers of the […]
Condom Day: We encourage people to share love, not HIV – DG NACA
The Director General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Gambo Aliyu has stressed the need for people to share love not HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
