Insecurity: Drug barons funding terrorists, bandits, says Lawan
PRESIDENT of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, yesterday raised the alarm drug barons are responsible for the funding of terrorists, which explains why Boko Haram insurgents, armed bandits and kidnappers with arms and ammunition undertake criminal activities in the country.
Kwara Govt imposes curfew on Offa, Erinle
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has imposed an indefinite curfew on Offa and Erinle towns from 6 p.m to 8 a.m.
Witness indicts EFCC in Abdulrasheed Maina’s trial
Ngozika Ihuoma, defence witness, on Thursday, indicted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and its sacked Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, in the ongoing trial of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, PRTT.
Buhari directs Immigration service to tighten security around borders
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to improve surveillance and control around the nation’s borders, and “ensure that criminal elements don’t find Nigeria as a safe haven to hide and perpetuate their criminality.’’
Okowa seeks partnership with NIMASA in maritime
Delta Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, said the State Government would partner with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to develop the state’s maritime potential.
Man unleashes dogs on police team in Lagos
***As two persons arrested for assaulting LASTMA officials By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Adeyemi Abayomi, alleged to have unleashed his dogs on a team of policemen who had gone to his apartment at 115 Itire road, Surulere, Tuesday, to invite him to the station. One of them, a policewoman, […]
