Al-Shabab fighters kills policemen, one civilian
Police in Kenya have said that the armed group Al-Shabab fighters have attacked a police vehicle in eastern Kenya, killing two officers and one civilian. The truck was travelling from Hayley Lapsset camp to Garissa town, about 120km from the Somali border when it hit an explosive device.The fighters then fired a rocket-propelled grenade at […]
Nigerian striker scores for Nottingham Forest
Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi scored on Wednesday night for Nottingham Forest as the top-flight strugglers defeated Championship high-flyers Blackburn Rovers 4-1 to book a place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Nottingham Forest, four-time winners of the League Cup went ahead at Ewood Park through Brennan Johnson’s 13th-minute penalty before Scott Wharton made amends […]
NDLEA intercepted 338kg of psychotropic substance
NDLEA commander ,Gombe State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ekaete Egwunwoke has said that the Agency has intercepted 338kg of psychotropic substance in the state. Represented by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Ihebuzor, Egwunwoke said the substances were intercepted along Gombe bypass in a truck coming from Onitsha, Anambra State to Gombe […]
NURTW boss advises drivers to drive with caution
The president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa has advised commercial drivers especially those plying inter state routes to drive with caution during the coming Christmas and New year celebration. He said commercial drivers especially those traveling long distances should be very careful and obey all road traffic regulations to […]
EFCC and ICPC fit to investigate Government account
Foremost human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has said that contrary to the opinions of another SAN, Olisa Agbakoba, anti-graft agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and other related offences were competent to investigate the accounts of state governments. Olisa Agbakoba SAN […]
NEWSAN coordinator task politicians on water and sanitation
National coordinator, Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) Benson Attah has tasked the political class to prioritise water and sanitation programmes in their campaigns and agenda. Attah said this will ensure potable water and sanitation facilities in the country. He also said that collaborative efforts would save many Nigerians from cholera and other diseases related […]
Minister says Insecurity won’t affect 2023 general election
The Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi has reassured that despite the widespread Insecurity around the country, The Federal Government will not be deterred from conducting next year’s general elections all over the nation. He said not only would the government ensure the exercise takes place in every part of the country, it would also […]
Reps delays passage of 2023 budget
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has confirmed the inability of the National Assembly to pass the 2023 budget earlier scheduled for Thursday, 22nd December 2022. Hon. Gbajabiamila who confirmed this during the plenary session assured that the 2023 budget will be passed next Wednesday, 28th December 2022 in line with […]
P.M.B restate commitment to improve welfare of Officers
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force which was was necessary for effective policing by the Force. Garba Shehu, media aide to President Buhari said this when he received the 2021 audited report and 2023 budget proposal of the Police Service […]
CBN: Apex bank orders printing of 500 million pieces of redesigned notes
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in charge of Financial Stability, Aisha Ahmad HAS said the apex bank ordered the printing of 500 million pieces of the redesigned notes. She said this while responding to a question by a lawmaker on the quantities of the redesigned naira notes. Ahmad said she did not […]