Speakers of the 36 Houses of Assembly in Nigeria on Thursday expressed support for the National Assembly’s ongoing efforts to alter the 1999 constitution to create state policing in the country. The Speakers made their resolution known at the end of their meeting in Abuja. The Senate and House of Representatives are currently working to…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday said that he has emerged victorious in his battle against his opponents He said he had turned the tide against his opponents, noting that he was still in office about to mark his first anniversary, contrary to the plan by his detractors. Fubara spoke on Thursday amid…
An Algerian man, Omar Bin Omran, who went missing at the age of 17, 26 years ago following an alleged kidnapping, has been found alive in his neighbour’s house. According to Daily Mail on Wednesday, Omar was discovered in a hole in the ground within a sheep pen, concealed under stacks of hay. Omar, one…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the successful rescue of seven abducted students from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State. This is part of the ongoing rescue operation and efforts to combat insecurity. A statement by the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, SP William Aya,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said the student loan application portal will open on May 24, 2024 “The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) led by its Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr are thrilled to announce the 24th of May, 2024 as the official date for the opening of the portal for student…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned male Disc Jockeys (DJs) from performing at female-dominated events in the state to curb immorality. The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said at a meeting with the representatives of DJs in the state that the decision became necessary to prohibit the mixing of males…
The Lagos State Government has threatened to wield the big stick against any teacher or school that continues to utilize the extra one-hour after the official closing hour for extra lessons, for which they are paid by pupils. The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, stated this while commissioning a block…
Imams in Niger state have called the immediate sack of Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs. This is coming after she petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and filed a lawsuit against the speaker of Niger state house of assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji over plans to sponsor the weddings of 100 orphan…
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has revealed that he would support the death penalty for those stealing government money, cautioning that those who steal one million or one billion should not be killed, “but someone who steals one trillion of government money should be killed.” Ndume also noted that corruption in Nigeria…
A young man from Nigeria caused a stir by selecting N5,000 over Jesus Christ when faced with a choice between the two options. The incident was captured in a video that went viral on a well-known social media platform. The man’s swift decision to choose money over Jesus Christ left many viewers shocked, prompting a…
