Police arrest four suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Uyo
The Nigeria Police Command in Akwa Ibom State, says it has arrested four suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniform and rescued their victims. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Sunday. John said that the command received a distress call on May […]
Tinubu reiterates commitment to sustainable devt in Niger Delta
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his government’s commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. He made the statement at the inauguration of the 27km Ogbia-Nembe road in Bayelsa State. NAN reports that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) jointly funded the multimillion naira road project […]
FG sues governors over alleged misconduct at local govt level
The Federal Government has sued the 36 state governors to the Supreme Court over misconduct in the affairs of the Local Government Area. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on behalf of the federal government instituted the court action against the governors to seek full autonomy for local governments as third tiers of […]
Nwoko chides CBN for termination of 317 staff
Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta North), has chided the recent mass termination of the employment of more than 317 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Nwoko, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, described the development as a breach of the social contract between the government and […]
Tinubu mourns emeritus Prof Banjo
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the family of the late Emeritus Professor Ayodeji Banjo, who passed away at the age of 90. The late Professor was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1984 to 1991, and also former Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission and former Pro-Chancellor of […]
US rapper Nicki Minaj freed after Netherlands arrest
American rapper Nicki Minaj who was earlier detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on suspicion of possessing soft drugs has been released with a fine. The singer was due to perform a show in Britain later Saturday and posted images on social media of her being questioned by officials. Police confirmed to AFP that they had […]
Former EFCC Chairman, Lamorde is dead
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde is dead. Reports say that Lamorde died in Egypt where he had travelled for medical treatment. He was 61. Born on 20 December 1962, Mr Lamorde joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021. […]
Ado Bayero breaks silence, sues for peace
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has prayed for peace in Kano State amid the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state. He stressed the principle of equality before the law and urged the public to maintain composure Recall that Ado Bayero stated this while addressing the gathering at the temporary residence where he has been staying since […]
Aminu Bayero remains Kano Emir – Joint Security opts to obey court order
The Joint security agencies, under the leadership of the Kano Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, have said they will only obey the court order issued by a Federal High Court stopping the Kano State government from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, alongside other top security officers of the military, […]
Kano: Ganduje’s commissioner optimistic of Bayero’s return’
Muazu Magaji, Commissioner of Works in the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said plans are underway to return the dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, to the palace. While signing the repealed Kano Emirates Council Law on Thursday, Governor Abba Yusuf gave the sacked Emirs 48 hours to vacate their palaces […]
