Nigeria needs private security on vessels to tackle piracy — Report
Nigeria has been advised to review its maritime security rules and enlist the support of private security companies to tackle rampant piracy on its waters.
No gov has constitutional powers to dictate to another – Sen Nwaka
By Steve Oko Senator Emma Nwaka who represented Abia North in the third Republic has declared that no governor has the constitutional rights to dictate to a fellow governor as they all have equal powers. The former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Abia State was responding to the warning by Northern Governors to […]
Ministry to present draft national policy on 5G network at FEC
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, says it plans to present a draft national policy on Five Generation network (5G) at the Federal Executive Council for consideration. Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami said this at an investigative hearing on the status and impact of 5G network in Nigeria on Thursday in […]
Police arrest 48 suspects over armed robbery, other criminal offences
The Nigeria Police says it has arrested 48 suspects in connection with kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, cattle rustling, cyber crimes, unlawful possession of prohibited weapons and other related offences in the country.
Ooni unveils COVID-19 herbal drugs
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has unveiled a series of traditional medicines, made from local herbs, that boost human’s immune system against infectious diseases, including the rampaging Coronavirus (COVID-19). The product launch, which held at the Ile Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife on Thursday, was done through a platform called Herbal Remedies with the […]
We’re committed to buying, promoting Made in Nigeria vehicles – FG
The Federal Government says it is committed to buying made in Nigeria products including locally made vehicles to boost the nation’s manufacturing sector and provide more job opportunities to Nigerians. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the maiden edition of the ‘State House […]
Kagara kidnapping: Niger Governor accuses FG of abandonment
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has accused the Federal Government of abandoning it to its faith in its bid to rescue the abducted 27 students and others of the government science college Kagara.
Northern Governors to partner emirs, clergies, others in tackling insecurity
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Northern States Governors’ Forum, NSGF, has resolved that It would partner with the traditional institutions, religious leaders and all relevant stakeholders in the entrenchment of communal harmony, peace and security of the region and the country at large. This was part of the resolutions of the forum’s meeting with northern states’ […]
Agribusiness: FG builds capacity of extension workers on yam production
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As the novel Coronavirus compounds woes in global food production, availability, affordability and accessibility, the Federal Government, Wednesday, moved to South West Nigeria to build and boost the capacity of agricultural extension workers in yam production. The training workshop for agricultural extension workers in that part of the country was […]
Court strikes out Oando’s case against SEC for lack of jurisdiction
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a case instituted by Oando Plc and three of its directors against the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, for lack of jurisdiction.
2nd term inauguration: Akeredolu commissions 16.75km road
As part of the activities to mark his second term inauguration, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has officially commissioned the 16.75Km Akure-Idanre Road.
