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Five killed in Kaduna community, Acting Governor condemns violence, appeals for calm

Five killed in Kaduna community, Acting Governor condemns violence, appeals for calm

By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna Acting Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe has described as shocking and inhuman, an attack that left five residents dead in Kaura LGA. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said on Sunday that troops of Operation Safe Haven reported to the Kaduna State Government […]

Brain drain: Sanwo-Olu approves recruitment of clinical staff for health sector

Brain drain: Sanwo-Olu approves recruitment of clinical staff for health sector

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment of clinical staff to fill the existing vacancies in the 27 secondary healthcare facilities in the state aimed at reducing brain drain ensuring residents get optimal care. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Ademuyiwa Eniayewun, the move […]

ACF condemns renewed violence in Plateau

ACF condemns renewed violence in Plateau

By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum ( ACF) has condemned the renewed violence in Plateau state and called on the people not to take laws into their hands. Emmanuel Yawe,National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, recalled on Sunday that last month there was an attack on over 20 farms in Miango, Bassa Local […]

Joda’s death, a collective loss -Buhari

Joda’s death, a collective loss -Buhari

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State, described former Permanent Secretary and Chairman of his Transition Team, 2015, Ahmed Joda, 91, as a patriot and most valuable citizen, who gave his best for unity and development of the country. Speaking through a delegation led by Secretary to Government of the Federation, […]

NDDC BOARD: OMPALAN does not speak for the Niger Delta

NDDC BOARD: OMPALAN does not speak for the Niger Delta

The Coalition for the Restoration of Legality in the NDDC, Sunday, condemned the statement credited to Oil Mineral Producing Areas Landlords Association of Nigeria, OMPALAN, noting that the group does not speak for the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by the National President, Igonibo Danagogo and National Secretary, Ofem Okang, the group opined: “Our […]

NAPTIP arrests man for allegedly trafficking girlfriend to Mali for prostitution

NAPTIP arrests man for allegedly trafficking girlfriend to Mali for prostitution

Victim sold out for N1.5m, critically ill, pleads for rescue By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has announced the arrest of a man who trafficked his girlfriend to Mali for sexual exploitation. READ ALSO:JA Nigeria, Union Bank equip 1000 young girls with leadership skills The agency in […]

COVID-19: Buhari, others commence isolation after UK trip

COVID-19: Buhari, others commence isolation after UK trip

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru  ABUJA–IN compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines, President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his entourage to the United Kingdom have gone into quarantine. This was confirmed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja on Sunday..According to him the decision for Buhari to go […]

Declassify security votes after 4 years, Reps tell Buhari

Declassify security votes after 4 years, Reps tell Buhari

By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja House of Representatives has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the details of the security vote at all levels of government be made public after a period of 4 years. The House also called for the establishment of a National Crisis Centre (NCC) which can also be called a dedicated line […]

FIRS files appeals court judgment on Rivers VAT collection

FIRS files appeals court judgment on Rivers VAT collection

  By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief  The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has appealed a recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt Rivers State on the issue of Value Added Tax (VAT)collection.  The FIRS disclosed this in a statement by its Director, Communications and Liaison Department, Me. Abdullahi Ahmad.   The statement reads: […]