Sule, Mutfwang seek end to politicisation of insecurity in North Central
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on political leaders in the North Central region to stop politicising insecurity, warning that persistent political differences could create opportunities for criminals and militants to exploit. Sule also appealed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, and Benue […]
FG should rethink public ranching, says ex-AGF
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Michael Aondoakaa, has urged the Federal Government to rethink its approach to ranching, arguing that the initiative should be driven by the private sector rather than government. Aondoakaa, who spoke during an interview on ARISE TV on Monday, […]
Tinubu’s Health: APM demands presidency clears air over 3-week Europe leave
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has demanded that the Presidency clear the air over concerns about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health and explain his three-week leave in Europe. The party said the concerns are difficult to ignore, given that the President is away at a time Nigerians are looking to […]
How EFCC secured 10,872 convictions, N1.23tr recoveries in 34 months — Olukoyede
…Agency battles cyber-crime, graft offences rise 24.1% …Recovers $684.5m, £373,906, €9.34m; releases N661.3bn, $492.4m to beneficiaries …10,053 assets forfeited, 102 tonnes of solid minerals recovered…Says work not finished, promises faster restitution, deeper prevention By Clifford NdujiheTHE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it secured 10,872 convictions and recovered N1.23 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,906 […]
FG tasks teachers on improved basic education
The Federal Government has charged teachers in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones to be deliberate about improving the quality of basic education. Dr Aisha Garba, UBEC Executive Secretary, gave the charge on Monday at the opening of a four-day workshop in Uyo. Represented by Akpanossom Udoh, UBEC Director, South-South, Garba said that the commission […]
Super Eagles’ Benjamin Fredrick returns after nine‑month injury layoff
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria international defender Benjamin Fredrick has returned to competitive action after a nine-month injury absence, featuring for Brentford Under-21 in their 5-1 victory over Sunderland Under-21 in Premier League 2. Fredrick sustained a meniscus injury during a loan spell with Belgian club FC Dender in November, an injury that required surgery and […]
