How Ebubeagu, Police arrested 38 suspected bandits in Ebonyi
By Peter Okutu THE Southeast Security outfit codenamed “Ebubeagu” in Ebonyi State, in collaboration with the police have arrested 38 suspected bandits in the state. 37 of the suspects were arrested in Agubia axis of Ikwo local government Area of the State while allegedly plotting to attack some security and other government facilities in the […]
Police arrest 12 suspects over attempt to burn station in Lagos
The police in Lagos State have arrested 12 suspects who attempted to burn Oke-Odo Divisional Police station. The police Command also debunked the rumour that a police station was burnt in the state. Police spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement issued in Ikeja on Monday that: “Lagos State Police Command has tactically repelled […]
Over 150 APC members defect to PDP in FCT
More than 150 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kuje Area Council, FCT. The defectors handed over their APC membership cards, brooms, and posters in replacement for the umbrella of the PDP. Mr Godwin Poyi, leader of the defectors and former Kuje APC Chairman, […]
DSS not recruiting, has no Facebook account ― PRO
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is not recruiting and does not own a Facebook account. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, who disclosed this in a disclaimer on Monday in Abuja, said that the service did not operate other social media platforms. Afunanya said the disclaimer followed […]
Police issue altimatum on collection of impounded vehicles, motorcycles
The Police Command in Kwara has called on the owners of impounded vehicles and motorcycles during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to claim the items within 14 days to avoid being auctioned. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Sp Ajayi Okasanmi on Monday in Ilorin. “The Kwara Police […]
UN Chief urges countries to step up global plan for COVID-19 vaccines
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Monday urged countries to take bold decisions to end COVID-19 pandemic crisis and build a safe and healthy future for all. In a video message to the World Health Assembly, Guterres warned against the dangers of a two-speed global response, a concern he had frequently expressed. The Health Assembly is […]
Constitution review: Reps to begin zonal public hearings June 1, 2021
House of Representatives special committee on constitution review yesterday said that the zonal public hearing would hold between June 1 and 2, 2021 across the 6 geopolitical zones of the country.
Group calls for action to safeguard world’s ocean
A group, Global Aid Africa, GAA, has commenced a call for action to safeguard, at least, 30 percent of the world’s ocean by 2030 through a network of highly or fully protected marine areas where no destructive or extractive activities such as fishing or mining can take place.
Kaduna govt allocates 4,359 plots, assigns some for accelerated development
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Kaduna State Government has allocated 4,359 plots to businesses, institutions and individuals in recent years as part of its efforts to accelerated development in its Urban Renewal Programme. The state has also issued 51,032 Certificates of Occupancy for new titles and recertification of previous titles, apart from selling 2,028 non-essential residential houses […]
Why Plant Breeders need Protection Law – Seeds Group
Members of the National Agricultural Seeds Advocacy Group, NASAG, have called for a Plant Breeders Protection Law that will protect the rights of breeders in the country.
NASS Rivers State Caucus hails Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike as she marks her birthday
…says she is the mother of all Members of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus on Monday hailed Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike as she celebrates her birthday. The caucus in a statement jointly signed by Senator George Thompson Sekibo and Rep Kingsley Ogundu Chinda hailed the wife of the State Governor Nyesom Wike describing her as […]
Reps oppose FG’s bid to purchase new scanners for Nigerian Customs
House of Representatives has said it was not favourably disposed to the bid by the Federal Government to purchase new scanners for the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS when the 22 old ones procured at the cost $120 million were lying fallow.
Police arrest 2 robbery suspects, recover stolen firearms in Ebonyi
The police in Ebonyi have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and ammunition in Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson in the state, DSP Loveth Odah, said in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Monday that the suspects, Eluu Emmanuel, was arrested alongside the gang leader only known […]
Open Grazing: Southern govs position mere declaration of intent ― Itse Sagay
By Olayinka Ajayi The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, Professor Itse Sagay, has tasked the Southern governors to solidify resolution on open grazing by asking each state Assembly in the South to apply the Benue State approach passing a law banning open grazing in their individual state. Fielding questions in a monitored programme […]
NAPTIP bursts child trafficking on syndicate in Abuja
ABUJA–THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons,NAPTIP,has said its operatives arrested a member of a notorious child trafficking syndicate said to specialized in trafficking children for begging within the Federal Capital Territory.
Anambra Guber: INEC loses 50% of non-sensitive materials in fire attacks
Fifty per cent of non-sensitive materials for November 6 Anambra governorship election has been lost, following attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office by hoodlums. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Okoye said three offices of the commission […]
