FG’s cash disbursement successful in Kogi – NISP
An official of the National Social Investment Programme(NSIP), Mrs Falilat Abdurasaq has said that the Federal Government’s cash disbursement has so far recorded success in Kogi. Abdurasaq told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Tuesday in Lokoja that the disbursement of the N20,000 monthly stipend would include payment of its backlog. He said that the […]
Motorists cry out as fuel sells for N400/litre in Umuahia
By Steve Oko Motorists and petrol consumers in Umuahia, Abia state capital, has cried out as a litre of fuel now sells for N400 in many fuel stations around the town. The 100 per cent exploitative hike in price, according to Vanguard investigations, was as a result of demand by petrol consumers from the neighbouring […]
Kabba Prison: NCoS recaptures 114 fleeing inmates, issues warning to others
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS has confirmed the rearrest of 114 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kabba, Kogi State on Sunday night when it was attacked by yet to be identified gunmen. Spokesman of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CC Francis Enobore in an updated […]
Civil Society Coalition condemns call for Emefiele’s resignation
A Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSG, Tuesday, condemned calls by some groups for the resignation of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over alleged plunging of the economy into comatose situation.
COVID-19 pushed 31m more into extreme poverty — Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation’s annual goalkeepers’ report has established stark disparities in COVID-19 impacts, stating that an additional 31 million people were pushed into extreme poverty in 2020.
Prison attacks: Strengthened security network urgently needed – controller
The Controller of Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, Mr Adewale Adebisi, on Tuesday called for a robust security network in custodial centres in the state. Adebisi made the call while playing host to the Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON). The controller said that repeated attacks in custodial centres across the nation, […]
