Tinubu approves 50,000 police recruits, hopeful on abducted pupils’ return
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to recruit more than 50,000 new police officers and thousands of military personnel as part of measures to strengthen security across the country, while expressing hope for the safe return of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. Speaking in his Democracy Day address, Tinubu acknowledged that […]
World Cup: ITUC raises racism, fairness concerns over referee ban
Artan, 34, is one of Africa’s most accomplished referees and was chosen by FIFA after undergoing the governing body’s rigorous vetting and selection process.
State police: Reps pass Bill, scales second reading in Senate
The House of Representatives, yesterday, overwhelmingly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a major step in efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
Warri Federal Constituency: Ijaw, Itshekiri, Urhobo leaders meet Tinubu, agree to end protests
Leaders of the warring parties in respect of the constituency delineation in Warri Federal Constituency have agreed to end the ongoing protests and occupation of oil facilities following an intervention by President Bola Tinubu. A statement jointly signed by leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri, and endorsed on their behalf by the trio […]
What else can we do about insecurity? By Adekunle Adekoya
ONE long week of horror. That is how I think I can best describe the working week ending today. Just imagine! The week opened with news of terrorists killing three officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Kebbi State. Down in Delta State, soldiers and policemen clashed with youths in Emede community in Isoko […]
Three years of hard choices, navigating economic challenges, recovery
President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation.
