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Insecurity: Wike issues 5-day quit notice to Abuja street beggars

Insecurity: Wike issues 5-day quit notice to Abuja street beggars

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has declared war on street beggars in the Federal Capital City FCC, lamenting their influx and saying criminal elements now disguise as beggars, making the job of providing security difficult. Accordingly, he has given them till Sunday night to quit the city or risk […]

Defence Minister Matawalle meets Tinubu over security in NorthWest

Defence Minister Matawalle meets Tinubu over security in NorthWest

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, on Tuesday met with President Bola Tinubu to deliver a detailed briefing on the security situation in the Northwest region and other parts of Nigeria. The meeting underscored the government’s ongoing efforts to address the security challenges posed by insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities across […]

China to further optimise visa waiver policies

China to further optimise visa waiver policies

China on Tuesday vowed that further efforts to optimise the visa waiver and other relevant policies and measures to make it more convenient for foreigners to visit and stay in China. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily news conference, in response to a query about recent comments by foreign media. […]

5 habits that could be damaging your skin

5 habits that could be damaging your skin

The skin is the body’s biggest organ and serves as a protective barrier against environmental stimuli. Taking care of your skin is vital for maintaining its health, but some regular practices might damage it over time.

Senate summons NDLEA over allegation against senator 

Senate summons NDLEA over allegation against senator 

The senate has summoned the Chairman of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, General Buba Marwa, to appear before it over allegations raised against the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru, APC, Kwara South.

FG investigating Gulf of Guinea as major route for arms trafficking – NSA

FG investigating Gulf of Guinea as major route for arms trafficking – NSA

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says the Federal Government is investigating Gulf of Guinea (GoG) as a major route for arms trafficking into Nigeria. Ribadu made this known at a two-Day Seminar on Climate Change and the Changing Dynamics of Arms Proliferation and Insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria in Perspective, […]

Ondo: 55,859 eligible voters collect PVCs in 5 days

Ondo: 55,859 eligible voters collect PVCs in 5 days

Ahead of next month’s Governorship Election in Ondo state, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said no fewer than 55, 859 eligible voters have collected their Permanent Voter Cards PVCs in five days across the 203 Wards of the state.

Meter phase-out: FCCPC engages DISCOs on customers’ meter replacement

Meter phase-out: FCCPC engages DISCOs on customers’ meter replacement

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says it is engaging Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and other stakeholders in the electricity sector to make metering processes transparent and accountable. FCCPC said the engagement was to address ongoing concerns surrounding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other DisCos following widespread consumers’ […]

Bill to scrap 37 LCDAs in Lagos may undermine grassroots devt – Obanikoro

Bill to scrap 37 LCDAs in Lagos may undermine grassroots devt – Obanikoro

Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro says the proposed law to scrap the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State may undermine grassroots development. Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. NAN reports that the bill is titled: A Bill […]