Insecurity: Bayelsa to set up surveillance teams to police communities
…As Traditional rulers blame politicians for cultism By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Worried by the rising level of banditry and other forms of insecurity in parts of the country, the Bayelsa State government has charged traditional rulers to set up surveillance teams in their domains. Speaking during a meeting with traditional rulers from Sagbama Local Government […]
Police foil bank robbery, arrest 2 suspects
The Police in Delta have arrested 32- year-old Joshua Oghenenovo and 29-year-old Kingsley Gbeneku for alleged attempt to rob a new generation bank in Ughelli, Delta. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Delta Command, DSP Bright Dafe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Asaba. He noted that the arrest was a major […]
ECOWAS youth council appoints Uba Michael as Peace Ambassador
Good governance advocate, Uba Michael has been appointed as a peace ambassador by the ECOWAS Youth Council, Nigeria. Uba who has been outspoken in matters relating to national unity and peaceful co-existence received the letter of appointment as his office in Abuja. The letter reads: “We are pleased to offer you the position of Peace […]
LASG to rebuild tourism infrastructure in Badagry
The Lagos State Government says it will rebuild tourism infrastructure in Badagry to attract more visitors to the Slave Trade relics and other historical spots in the coastal city
Tiger Woods crash due to ‘unsafe’ driving speed
Tiger Woods was driving at nearly double the 45 mph speed limit when he crashed in California in February, Los Angeles County’s sheriff said Wednesday. Woods’s SUV was travelling at up to 87 miles (140 kilometers) an hour before it flew off the road and flipped several times during the accident in Ranchos Palos Verdes, […]
Labour Institute: NASU demands appointment of new D-G
Workers of the Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS) on Friday in Ilorin staged a peaceful protest demanding for the appointment of a new director-general.
Buhari is committed to providing jobs for Niger Delta youths ― Sylva
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has reiterated the resolve of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to provide jobs for the teeming youths of the Niger Delta, stating that gainful employment will solve the problems facing the region. Chief Sylva gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection tour […]
Abia govt expresses commitment to boost leather, garment production
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia says the state government is ready to provide facilities that will boost leather and garment production in the state. Ikpeazu said this on Friday while performing the ground breaking ceremony of Aba Leather And Garment Industrial Cluster in Umunnato as well as Enyimba City Garment Industry in Umukalika, both in […]
NLC demands reversal of mass sack of workers by Kaduna govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Kaduna State Government to reverse the mass sack of workers in the state, describing it as an ”arbitrary and cruel” decision. NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, made the call in a letter addressed to the State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, a copy of which was made […]
APC to set up registration appeal committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will set up a registration appeal committee to consider complaints from members on the conduct of its ongoing membership registration, revalidation and update exercise. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. He […]
LPG: FG to open micro distribution channels across all LGAs
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is working towards opening micro gas distribution channels across all local governments areas in the country. Sylva, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Nigerian Women for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) project, organised by the National Centre for Women’s Development (NCWD), Zigma Gas […]
Insecurity: Why US, others can’t help Nigeria — John Campbell
***Adds: Ransom payment illegal in US, Nigeria ***Security forces unwilling to accept international military cooperation – Matthew T. Page ***Hold political leaders accountable for security, justice – Bukola Saraki ***Illiteracy, large ungoverned spaces responsible for rise in mass abduction – Atanda Ashiru, US Air Force veteran By Luminous Jannamike – Abuja Former US Ambassador to […]
Dino Melaye chairs PDP screening committee for South West Congress
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Sen. Dino Melaye as its Screening Committee Chairman for the South-West zonal executive congress. The party stated this in a statement issued by its National Organising Secretary, Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd.) in Abuja on Friday. Akobundu said that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) also approved the nomination […]
FCT: Police nab kidnap suspects who invaded lawyer’s house
By Kingsley Omonobi Barely 24 hours after their illicit ‘nocturnal’ operation, suspected kidnappers who invaded the house of Barrister David Aigbefor, the Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been arrested. It was gathered that the suspects were arrested by the special anti-kidnap squad of the FCT […]
Imo Attacks: IGP tasks CPs, Zonal AIGs to evolve new policing strategies
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Friday, met with Police Strategic Commanders, Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and Deputy Commissioners of Police (Operations), in the South-South and the South-Eastern States of the country and tasked them on checkmating security challenges. A statement by CP […]
PHED, NDPHC partner to provide 24 hours power supply in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Management of the Port Harcourt Electricity Company, PHED, has disclosed that Calabar electricity consumers can now enjoy a steady power supply following the bilateral agreement with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company NDPHC. Vanguard learnt that the development was following customer demands as well as the utmost desire of […]
