A leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his threat to set fire to states governed by governors from the Peoples Democratic Party. Recall that Wike, while speaking at the PDP secretariat in…
The Enugu State Government has clarified its position on the reports over the collection of industrial gas emission levy by consultants to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, noting that the exercise had since been suspended on 29th August 2024 and the consultancy terminated with immediate effect. It also clarified that Governor Peter Mbah…
The Abia State Government has announced the expiration of August 30, 2024, grace period given to the public to submit their title documents for recertification. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Land and Housing, Chaka Ikenna Chukwumerije, while addressing journalists Umuahia on Wednesday. According to him, the state has withdrawn allocations in government layouts…
A repentant female Boko Haram member, who underwent deradicalisation and resettled in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, Fatima Musa, says she regrets shredding into pieces her National Diploma Certificate. Musa made this known in Maiduguri during a community dialogue on understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence organised for the repentants and community leaders…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline for four states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to submit their reports on state police, warning that they may face consequences if they fail to comply. Following a council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the…
The Nigerian Police Force has declared David Hundeyin, the Editor-in-Chief of West Africa Weekly, wanted in connection with the ongoing prosecution of Isaac Bristol, who is accused of operating the prominent anonymous whistleblower account PIDOM Nigeria. The announcement, made on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, comes as Bristol faces charges of…
Nigeria has become the third largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as of June 30, 2024, marking a significant increase in the country’s borrowing from the institution. This development has reflected substantial shift in Nigeria’s financial landscape under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to the World Bank’s latest financial…
The funeral prayer for the remains of Hajia Binta (Dada) Yar’Adua, mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was on Tuesday afternoon held in Katsina. The funeral prayer was held within Katsina township stadium located in Yar’Adua Quarters and was led by Sheikh Aminu Yammawa. It was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who led…
It was a sad day for the people of Mafa Village in Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe State as residents gathered to bury the 77 victims that were killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday. The bodies were found scattered around the town following the September 1, 2024 devastating Boko Haram invasion of…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. Egbetokun said the approval was to enhance the professionalism and visibility of Supernumerary Police officers. ESpeaking at the unveiling of the kits on Tuesday, Egbetokun, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General…
