IGP Disu seeks NJI partnership to strengthen police investigations, prosecution
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to enhance the legal, investigative and prosecutorial capacity of police personnel. Disu made the proposal on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the NJI in Abuja, where he was […]
Edo PDP faction rejects Aziegbemi’s comments on party leadership
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — A faction of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected comments by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi on the party’s leadership, insisting he is not the recognised chairman of the party in the state. The development follows Aziegbemi’s criticism of Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, who addressed a […]
Kano police arrest five over alleged unauthorised distribution of local medicine
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the alleged unauthorised administration and distribution of locally made medicine in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the suspects were arrested following complaints from residents. According to him, operatives of the […]
FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15
*40% allowance, promotion arrears to be paid later*Last-minute deal saves FG from Labour showdown By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the […]
Aba residents, businesses count losses over two-week power outage
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Residents and business owners in Aba, covering the nine local government areas of the Ukwa Ngwa zone of Abia State, have lamented the power outage that has persisted for more than two weeks, saying it has adversely affected their lives and businesses. Geometric Power Aba Limited (GPAL), the operator of […]
Police arrest another suspect over killing of UNIJOS graduate Ibrahim Mbaya
By Golok Nanmwa Jos — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested another suspect in connection with the alleged mob killing of University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, as investigations into the incident continue. The Command described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in its ongoing investigation into the death of Mbaya, whose alleged torture […]
