A Bill for an act to establish State Police and other Related Matters thereto, has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill which will alter provisions of the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment, was sponsored...
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The Federal Government has expressed determination to raise at least 10 billion dollars to increase foreign exchange (forex) liquidity to stabilise the Naira and grow the economy. President Bola Tinubu made this known at the inauguration of the Public Wealth Management Conference organised by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated...
In a concerted effort to safeguard Nigeria’s foreign exchange market and combat speculative activities, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are joining forces to address challenges impacting the nation’s economic stability. This is contained in a statement by the...
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced the donation of N300 million to orphanages across the country through his David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). The Foundation was founded in 2022 to assist the less-privileged and has successfully raised and disbursed funds to improve the lives of...
A Governorship Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the Nov. 16 election in Ondo State, Dr Paul Akintelure, has said nothing is threatening his chance to be the next governor of the state. Akintelure stated this in an interview with the News Agency of...
Micheal Ugochukwu Stephen, popularly known as Rugged man sits with host of viral TV show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo to discuss the evolution of his career, the viral attack he faced in London, and what happened between him, 9ice and 9ice’s ex-wife, Tony Payne. Speaking of how his career...
The early morning downpour which caused heavy flood on Tuesday in Lagos, overran the Command Bridge in Ipaja, Alimosho Local Government Area. Consequently, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advised residents of Command area to take alternative routes. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency...
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of six people by bandits in an attack on Faskari Local Government Area of the State. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO,ASP Abubakar Aliyu , confirmed the killing in a statement on Tuesday . He said that 10 people...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, in collaboration with the federal government have unveiled the distribution of 30,436 bags of 25kg rice and maize grains as palliatives to 9 LGAs of the state in...
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on Tuesday called for collaboration, innovation and proactive action to mitigate emerging risks ahead of 6G deployment. the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this during a two-day Telecoms Industry Risk Management conference, held in Lagos with the theme, “Evolution...
Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested no fewer than 109 persons for alleged illegal mining in Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Shehu Nadada, made this known while parading the suspects on Tuesday in Lafia. The CP said...
The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to liaise with the commission to investigate alleged mismanagement and abandonment of Amassoma Community Shoreline Protection Project in Bayelsa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Ambaiowei Ebikebina (PDP-Bayelsa), during plenary...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged the Nigerian Film industry and other critical stakeholders to redouble their efforts in identifying and promoting creativity, particularly narratives that empower the girl child. The Minister made the call at the unveiling...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tinubu, who departed Addis Ababa in the morning on Monday, arrived in Abuja around 3:40 pm. While in Ethiopia, the Nigerian leader actively participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled 14 students of the institution, including 500 Level students, for various examination offences. The university’s spokesperson, Mr Kunle Akogun, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin on Monday. Akogun noted that the students were...
The Federal High Court 2, Minna, on Monday adjourned a N140 billion ground rent suit filed against North-South Power Company Limited and the Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, to March 11. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suit was instituted by Niger State Internal Revenue Service...
Hearing of motions on notice filed by Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, seeking an order vacating the arrest warrant against him and others could not proceed on Monday. The matter, which was on number six on the day’s cause list...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi -. Benue State Chairman, Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) Barr Fidelis Mnyim has assured that the committee would take deliberate steps to ensure the improvement in the state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), through activities of the minerals explorers for the benefit...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) is planning to lunch Benue Palm Oil and one of the biggest bread factory in the state around March this year. The Managing Director of the company, Raymond Asemakaha, who made the disclosure in Makurdi, said...
The Rivers State Police Command has killed 2baba, the suspected gang leader believed to be the mastermind behind the murder of the late DPO of Ahoada Police Division, Bako Angbashim. Gift Okpara, better known as 2baba – who is believed to be the leader of the dreaded...