PTI assault: Delta suspends Works Commissioner, court remands him
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI — The controversy surrounding the alleged assault of the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Protocol to the Delta State Government, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple, has deepened following the indefinite suspension and court remand of the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Hon. Izeze Rume Reuben. The commissioner […]
I’ll ensure every policeman respects citizens — Edo CP
…pledges open-door policing to tackle crime By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Patrick Daor, has pledged to adopt an open-door policing strategy to combat crime and strengthen public confidence in the state. Daor also assured residents that every Edo citizen would be treated with respect by […]
Aiyedatiwa assures persons with albinism of equal opportunities
— Distributes sunscreen, sunblocks, cash grants By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured persons living with albinism in the state of equal opportunities, saying his administration will not discriminate against them and will ensure their inclusion in government programmes. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr […]
Osun Election: Muslim scholars, imams endorse Oyebamiji
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — With barely five days to the Osun State governorship election, Muslim scholars and imams across the state have endorsed the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, for the August 15 poll. The Muslim groups, who gathered at the country home of the Asiwaju Musulumi of the South-West, […]
Tinubu hails AfCFTA nod for Nigeria’s Customs reform; celebrates Bergmans’ multi‑billion‑dollar win
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has applauded the increasing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and praised the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited to implement a 20-year, multi‑billion‑dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. Bergmans will carry out the project through its subsidiary AfriTrade CMP Limited, installing both […]
Police rescue 15 kidnap victims after gun battle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a fierce gun battle with their abductors. The victims, comprising 12 adults and three children, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, were […]
