Makinde to reinvigorate security architecture in Oyo, meets traditional rulers, security agencies
As part of continued efforts of the Oyo State government to nip crimes and criminality in the bud, Governor 'Seyi Makinde on Wednesday, assured of his resolution not to shy-away from governance and provision of adequate security for the lives and property of residents, irrespective of constraints faced by all in the state.
Appoint Lagosian LASU VC, Omo Eko Pataki tells Sanwo-Olu
A socio-cultural group, Omo Eko Pataki, has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to appoint a Lagosian as the Vice-Chancellor of the state-owned Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo.
API, African Energy Chamber seal deal to boost oil, gas capacity
By Obas Esiedesa The American Petroleum Institute, API, and the African Energy Chamber, AEC, have signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU, to collaborate on capacity building initiatives and standardization to enhance safety, environmental protection and sustainability in African countries producing natural gas and oil. A statement by AEC on Wednesday said the MoU will facilitate […]
COVID-19: How Nigeria can successfully vaccinate its population ― Lawan
By Henry Umoru, Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has said that for Nigeria to provide ‘herd immunity’ for its over two hundred million population, efforts must be made by the Federal Government to collaborate with international bodies to develop and produce a vaccine. According to him, the project to develop a vaccine […]
IGP Commission’s Police Radio Station in Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police IGP Mohammed Adamu on Wednesday said the commissioning of Police FM Radio station 99.1 FM will strengthen the bond between the Police and the people of Nigeria and engender proactive policing in the country
Boko Haram: Women, girls randomly raped in IDPs camps in exchange for food, water – LEDAP
…tasks govt on fulfillment of human, women reproductive rights By Levinus Nwabughiogu Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) has said that women and girls in the Boko Haram infested Northeast are randomly raped in exchange for food and water. The Project said that the incidences occurred mostly in the host communities and the Internally Displaced […]
Again, protest hits Imo high court over Ex-gov, Amuchienwa’s case
…Gives Judge 2 weeks ultimatum to recuse herself from case …They are trespassing – Ohakim camp By Chinonso Alozie Protesters Wednesday blocked the gate into the Imo state High court, located at New Owerri, as they called for the judge, I.G Chukwuyere, handling the case of alleged fraud between ex-governor of Imo state, Ikedi Ohakim […]
British High Commissioner right about worsening insecurity in Nigeria ― MBF
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has stated that the position of the British High Commissioner on the worsening insecurity in the country is absolutely correct and incontrovertible. National President of the Forum, Dr Bitrus Pogu who made the assertion Wednesday in Makurdi cautioned that Nigeria was heading towards anarchy if something […]
Photos, Video: Tanker drivers take over Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
By Kehinde Shonola
EndSARS Protest: US govt faults claims that Nigerian Army killed protesters at Lekki Tollgate
*Acknowledges formation of Judicial Panels afterwards The United States government has exonerated the Nigerian Army of any killings during the #ENDSARS protests in Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State on October 20, last year. According to the just released US Department of State’s 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria, it noted that the US government […]
Zakzaky’s case adjourned to May 25 for ruling on No case submission
…As prosecution presents 15 witnesses By Ibrahim HassanWuyo A Court in Kaduna has adjourned the case of Sheikh Ibraheem el-Zakzaky to May 25 for ruling on No case submission, even as the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and his wife, Zeenat insisted that there is no case against them. The prosecution at […]
Herdsmen attack in Ebonyi Communities: Our women are still missing – Survivor
… Security couldn’t do anything – Town Union President …they gave us corpses as gift – Community leader By Peter Okutu THE attack carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday night in four communities of Egedege, Umuhuali, Obegu and Amezu in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has saddened the hearts of many. […]
Dimeji Bankole officially registers as APC member in Ogun state
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole on Wednesday officially registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. Bankole who recently defected to the APC, validated his membership at his ward 10, Iporo – Sodeke unit in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the […]
Paris Club Refund: Firms sue Rivers State govt over N25bn consultancy fee
ABUJA -Two consultancy firms that assisted some states to get Paris Club refunds, have dragged Rivers State Government before an Abuja High Court over its alleged refusal to pay them a debt of N25billion.
Implement Gowon’s 3Rs before 2022 or risk Nigeria’s continuity, Ohanaeze youths tell Buhari
…Say it’s grave error to think Biafra agitators ‘re touts By Steve Oko The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has told the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to consider and implement the Reconstruction, Reconciliation and Rehabilitation programme of General Yakubu Gowon before 2022 or risk Nigeria’s continuity as one political entity. National […]
Insecurity: Military delays supplementary budget for procurement of equipment – Zainab Ahmed
…Says FG earmarks N396bn for COVID-19 vaccination By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, Wednesday attributed the delay in sending supplementary budget to the National Assembly for the purchase of military hardwares to the delay by the Military to submit the aggregate amount required for the purchase of […]
