The Police Service Commission has stated that it lacks the constitutional authority to influence the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This clarification comes in response to questions about the PSC’s recent directive mandating officers who have served for more than 35 years or who have reached the age of 60…
The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly recruited constables for Imo and Abia States to discharge their duty professionally, lawfully with empathy, compassion, integrity and selflessness to improve security by safeguarding lives and properties of citizens particularly the vulnerable while maintaining firmness and fairness. The IGP gave…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired back at former U.S. President Donald Trump over his claims regarding land confiscation in South Africa. Ramaphosa dismissed Trump’s interference, asserting that South Africa does not belong to him and urging him to stay out of the country’s affairs. “I don’t know what Donald Trump has to do…
The Government of Denmark has expressed its eagerness to expand the European nation’s business interests in Enugu State, expressing enthusiasm at partnering with the state in key sectors of the economy and other areas of mutual benefits. Denmark, which is a member of the European Union, stated this when its government delegation and Danish businesses…
The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru on Monday gave 24 hours ultimatum to security agencies in the state to fish out the suspected herdsmen that killed over 15 innocent citizens in 3 villages of Nkalaha community, Ishielu local government area. The Nations News Nigeriareports that the suspected herdsmen invaded and attacked three villages; Amagu,…
The labour union announced the protest last week, citing the burden the tariff increase would place on Nigerians. However, following a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, the NLC resolved to halt the demonstration pending further discussions. Speaking to journalists after the…
The assault is believed to be a reprisal following the reported killing of cattle belonging to herdsmen in the area. Confirming the attack, a native of the area, Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, said the assailants stormed the village in the wee hours of Sunday, unleashing violence that left many dead and property worth billions of naira…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has described the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as a political platform that is gradually going into extinction amid its perennial leadership crisis. APC urged Nigerians to ensure that the PDP did not return to power following the alleged rot it left behind after ruling the country for 16 years The…
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, has refuted media reports that the death of a 300-level Computer Engineering student, Arua Jasper, who slumped during a football game, was caused by lack of medical equipment and negligence on the part of the University. There have been media reports alleging that the University authority, due…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce an annual electricity subsidy of $600m for all customers from 2025 as part of efforts to reform the power sector. The subsidy, expected to last until 2027, aims to bridge the gap between cost-reflective tariffs and regulated electricity rates, while the government works towards eliminating the metering…
