By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of police personnel and operational assets to areas of likely security threats nationwide ahead of the 2024 Easter celebration. This is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer,...
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Clement Ikolo, one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in connection with the murder of 17 army personnel at Okuama in Delta, has surrendered himself to the police. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in...
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma survived a road crash Thursday night, local media reported Friday. Zuma and his bodyguards were traveling from Nkandla to Eshowe, in KwaZulu-Natal Province, to campaign for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party when the crash happened. It is not clear whether Zuma and...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia has inaugurated the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) with a charge to conduct free, fair and credible local government elections in the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at Government House Makurdi on Thursday,...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP. Emmanuel Adesina has ordered the deployment of officers across the state to ensure maximum security of lives and property during the Easter celebration. A statement by the command’s PPRO, Sewuese Anene Catherine, said the...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has inducted the first set of 25 medical graduates of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, (ATBU) Bauchi as medical doctors. Speaking during the maiden induction ceremony of the first graduating Doctors of the ATBU...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has praised the extraordinary dedication of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rekindle hope in Nigeria as the President marks his 72nd birthday today. Governor Ododo joined other Nigerians to celebrate the achievements of President Tinubu and his unwavering...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Disturbed by the incessant attacks and displacement of Benue citizens, Governor Hyacinth Alia ahas visited and donated relief materials to hundreds of displaced people in six council wards in Kwande Local Government Area with assurance to end the crises in the state....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi- Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has appointed Mr. Solomon Terver Iorpev as his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication. The appointment of Mr. Iorpev, a veteran in the media industry was contained in a letter dated 26th day of March, 2024,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district has felicitated with Christian faithful and all Nigerians as they celebrate Easter. Senator Natasha.in a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Mr Israel Arogbonlo, lauded the selfless love of Christ for humanity, urging Nigerians...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Member representing Nasarawa Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim, has disbursed rice, millet, wrappers and other items to the people of her constituency ahead of sallah celebration. Danyaro, who made the distribution Thursday, at the Emir’s...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A suspected kidnapper and murderer of the 12-year old son of a Police Officer in Gumau town in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State has been arrested. The victim, Christopher is the son of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Bala Yarima, serving...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Director of Department State Security (DSS), Adamu Ahmed Umar has commended Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its rehabilitation, deradicalization and skills acquisition programmes for victims and survivors of Boko Haram insurgency. Alhaji Umar also assured to liaise with...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has increased the minimum capital requirement for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) with national licences from N25 billion to N200 billion. The apex bank also increased capital requirement for banks with regional licences from N15 billion to N50 billion , and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and...
The Board of NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional, and Immigration Service, has approved the sanction of 118 personnel for various offences. The Board Chairman, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known at the end of their meeting on Thursday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo, who is also the Minister of Interior, told...
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said on Thursday that the main construction work on the Third Mainland Bridge had been done and lane marking would be completed within seven days. Umahi made the disclosure during a tour of key infrastructure projects in Lagos State. The News...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the deployment of the 10 pioneer Permanent Secretaries of the FCT Administration. The FCT Head of Service, Dr Udo Atang, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Atang said...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to be part of his administration’s quest to renew the hope of Nigerians. Wike poured out his gratitude after inspecting ongoing rural roads projects in Bwari and Abuja Municipal...
High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday admitted Sen. Benson Konbowei (PDP Bayelsa) bail in the sum of N50 million. Konbowei, who represents Bayelsa Central Senatorial, was earlier arraigned on a- three – court charge bordering on forging National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate among others....