Invoke ‘doctrine of necessity’ to establish state police, Group urges NASS
A media policy think-tank, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has urged the National Assembly to invoke the doctrine of necessity to speed up the process of establishing state police in the country. The Chairman of IMPI, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, stated this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Expert warns against rising cases of tyre burning
An environmental expert has warned against rising practice of burning used tyres by youths in northern Nigeria to recover metal wires for sale. He warned that this activity poses serious health and environmental risks. The concerns followed findings from a survey conducted by African Climate Reporters, which revealed that the practice had become a […]
Osun shootings: Police begin investigation, tighten security
The Police Command in Osun State has commenced investigations into the shooting incidents that occurred on Tuesday in parts of the state. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi. He said the command expressed deep concern over the incidents, which left some passers-by injured in the […]
INEC clears four political parties for Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared four political parties that have successfully nominated candidates to participate in the June 20 Nasarawa North Senatorial District bye-election. Mallam Mohammed Abubakar-Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, disclosed this on Wednesday in Lafia while briefing newsmen on the commission’s level of preparedness for […]
Anambra strengthens Ebola preparedness
The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening preparedness and response measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) amid concerns over reported outbreaks in some parts of Africa. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Ebola preparedness held on Wednesday in Awka. Obidike called for […]
Police arraign woman for allegedly beating of ex-husband with charms
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 31-year-old housewife, Alimat Jimoh, before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ court, Ibadan, for allegedly hitting her former husband with charmed-ring during a fight over child paternity and custody. The defendant of Alakia, Isebo area, was charged on two count of breach of peace and assault, to which she pleaded […]
Ndokwa: Why engagement delivers more
By Jude Dike In politics and governance, communities often face a critical choice: pursue development through constructive engagement or embrace a path of perpetual confrontation. History has consistently shown that while advocacy is essential, meaningful development is more likely to emerge from strategic dialogue, mutual respect, and purposeful collaboration with those entrusted […]
Lawmakers don’t fix their salaries, says Bamidele
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed claims that federal lawmakers determine their own allowances. Rather, he insisted that salaries and official vehicle entitlements for members of the National Assembly were fixed by Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bamidele was reacting to a court ruling […]
Commercial vehicle driver dies road crash
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the tragic demise of a commercial bus driver, following a fatal multiple-vehicle collision that occurred earlier today, at Cele Expressway inward Oshodi. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment of LASTMA, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. […]
President raises task force on Ebola
Approves N10b for emergency preparedness President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The fund will strengthen the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease […]
