Ikorodu LG Chairman felicitates CoS, Femi Gbajabiamila on birthday
The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Abdul-Lateef Ladega, has extended warm congratulations to the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Prince Ladega described Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila as an exceptional leader and father figure whose long […]
Police deny inviting traditional ruler over Oyo schoolchildren abduction probe
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a traditional ruler in Oriire Local Government Area was invited for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into the abduction of teachers and schoolchildren in the area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police […]
Senate passes bill to double police trust fund allocation to 1%
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has passed a bill seeking to increase the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of revenue accruing to the Federation Account, in a move aimed at strengthening police funding, improving operational capacity and enhancing the welfare of […]
How thugs killed my husband — Widow of slain Accord party member
….Adeleke Offers Educational Support to Four Children By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — The widow of an Accord Party member allegedly killed by gunmen in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, has recounted the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death, alleging that he was shot in her presence by assailants linked to local political violence. […]
NiDCOM vows justice for Nigerians abroad after Canada murder conviction
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerians living abroad and ensuring justice for victims of crimes in foreign countries following the conviction and sentencing of a man for the killing of two Nigerians in Canada.
Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week – WHO
Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to begin next week, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday. A total of 1,048 Ebola cases, including 277 deaths, have been confirmed in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared on May 15 — although […]
