FG to commence trial of 5000 suspected Boko Haram in detention facilities
The federal government will soon commence the arraignment of 5,000 suspected Boko Haram insurgents held across various detention facilities in the country.
Lagos East: Tribunal strikes out APM’s petition against Senator Abiru
By Onozure Dania THE National Assembly and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Tuesday, struck out a petition by Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, challenging the December 5, 2020 election victory of Senator Adetokunbo Abiru. The three-man panel struck out the petition while granting an application by APM and its candidate, Olusola Babatope […]
New EFCC chairman denies wrongdoing over assets sale
Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, new Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied selling recovered assets while serving as Port Harcourt Zonal Officer of the commission.
Alleged N19bn fraud: Court adjourns until April 13, 14, trial of Dasuki, others
An FCT High Court has adjourned until April 13 and April 14, the trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), rtd Col. Sambo Dasuki and four others for alleged misappropriation of N19.4 billion arms funds.
Niger’s Mohamed Bazoum steps out of the wings
Mohamed Bazoum, named the winner of Niger’s presidential election, worked for years as the right-hand man of outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou, often doing tough or tedious jobs that earned him little prominence. But that seemingly thankless work became the springboard for his bid for the top job, campaigning as Issoufou’s anointed successor in the country’s […]
2020 Budget: NASS approves capital expenditure of N11.35bn for Police Trust Fund
THE National Assembly yesterday approved a total sum of N11,352,457,101.70 for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) as Capital expenditure for the 2020 fiscal year.
NLC pickets Corporate Affairs Commission over alleged unfriendly policies
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Nigeria Labour Congress,Wednesday morning, led many workers across government agencies to picket the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC,over alleged unfriendly policies against workers of the commission. The action was carried out at the headquarters of the commission,located at the Maitama highbrow area of Abuja,the nation’s federal capital city. The NLC accuses the […]
Insecurity: Allow states to secure their areas— South-West Govs Forum
Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has advocated that all states in the country should be allowed to secure its space.
Myetti Allah asks Gov Makinde to expedite action on members’ compensation
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan THE Chairman of Myetti Allah in Oyo State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar Jiji has distanced himself from a report that Fulani herders demanded damages of N475 billion from Governor Seyi Makinde for the losses they incurred during the recent crisis at Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government area of the state. […]
2020 Budget: Senate approves N11.35bn for Police Trust Fund
The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as budget for Nigeria Police Trust Fund in the 2020 fiscal year. The approval came following consideration of the harmonized report of the Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs. READ ALSOInsecurity: Allow states to secure its space ― Akeredolu The implementation of the […]
NDLEA intercepts container-load of tramadol in Apapa port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a container-load of tramadol at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, just as its operatives have arrested 90 persons, including an Indian during raids of some drug cartels in parts of Lagos.
