Nigerian armed forces have made commendable progress in the fight against terrorism , insurgency, banditry and other forms of violent crimes across the country. President Bola Tinubu made this known while declaring open the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja. The Lecture...
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The Inspector General,(IGP) Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Kayode Egbetokun has restated the commitment of the Police Force in fighting insecurity bedeviling the country. Egbetokun said this during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) 1st annual international lecture on Thursday in Abuja. The IG, who was represented by Assistant Inspector-General...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays ahead of the Oct. 5 local government council elections in the state. Fubara who announced this during a broadcast on Wednesday, said that the holidays would enable residents of the state to prepare for the election....
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled groundbreaking strategies to combat Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), shifting focus from motor park rallies to community-based initiatives across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Olusegun Ogungbemide said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to sustain on-going clearance operation to defeat criminals in all parts of the state. The Governor gave the assurance at the commencement of distribution of the second batch of 100 operational vehicles...
The father of Bashir Hadejia, who was allegedly unlawfully detained on the directive of Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle, has expressed grave concerns for the safety of his family. In a press statement obtained by PRNigeria, Alhaji Umar Hadejia revealed that the Inspector General of Police had unlawfully...
Mediapreneurs, under the umbrella of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to attract readers to their websites. They are expected to leverage different online platforms and technology to promote their products or services and more with their audiences. The publisher of...
By JOEL OLADELE, Abuja – The Chairman, Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, has sent a strong warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over its perceived stance on the ongoing issue between the immediate former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and the Economic and...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna of the Nigerian Navy was fairly tried and dismissed by a military court-martial in accordance with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys in Rivers. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said...
Members of the PDP on Wednesday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to register their displeasure over the outcome of the just concluded Edo governorship election. The state PDP chairman, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, led the protesters along with the Director General of the PDP...
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) says its five-year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) with special focus on the youth will sustain its efforts in the fight against corruption in the country. The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this on Wednesday at the unveiling of SAP in...
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fighting corruption. Speaking at the unveiling of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 in Abuja on Wednesday, Fagbemi described corruption...
The Governor-elect of Edo, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has affirmed his resolve to prioritise the development of the state. Okpebholo made the pledge during a thank-you visit to the Imo State governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, at the Imo Government House, Owerri on Wednesday. He said: “We have contested the election,...
Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called equal standing with the Senate, reminding the Federal Government that it is not subordinate to the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Deputy Spokesperson for the house,...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday in Ibadan said he was not against elected representatives of the people at the local government level carrying out their constitutional duties. Makinde, during the inauguration of a newly-built Local Government House and Staff Training School within the State Secretariat at Agodi,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono has been recognized with the Nigerian Patriotic Leadership Excellence Award in Education Development by the Nigerian Patriotism Award. This first edition of the prestigious award Which took place on Wednesday in...
By CHRISTIANA LOT,Jos – In anticipation of the upcoming local government elections, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially inaugurated the Local Government election campaign for the Plateau South Senatorial District, generating enthusiasm and optimism among supporters. The Governor highlighted that these elections will be crucial for facilitating...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi A. Sule, on Wednesday, held a valedictory meeting with all the outgoing 13 local government council chairmen in the state. The valedictory meeting which was held at the Governor’s mini conference room, had in attendance all the 13 local government...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo has flagged off the distribution of bags of rice, cash donation and branded wrapper to widows across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. At the flag off of the distribution in Government...