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National security: Special Intervention Squad (SIS), its impact and prospects in IGP Egebtokun’s policing vision
By Olumuyiwa Adejobi The trajectory of a nation’s development in all areas is linked and often directly proportional to the strength of its security architecture. Many scholars have viewed security not only as the absence of war but as the overall well-being of a nation’s citizenry. This broad perspective aligns with the principles and concept
Nigerians and Their Priorities
By Zayd Ibn Isah The winner of the 2024 Nigerian Prize for Literature has emerged, and it’s none other than Olubunmi Familoni. The name sounds unfamiliar, right? That’s exactly the point. Despite the prestige of the Nigerian Prize for Literature—the most prestigious literary award in the country, and the biggest in Africa—many Nigerians are unfamiliar
PHOTOS: Bauchi Gov Hosts Media Trust Team
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State hosted a team from Media Trust Group, owners of Daily Trust Newspaper, Trust Television and Trust Radio, on Sunday. Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the company, Malam Ahmed I. Shekarau and the Politics Editor of Daily Trust, Clement Oloyede, are members of Media Trust Group who met with
Insecurity: Nigeria losing count of citizens killed –Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is gradually losing count of citizens killed due to banditry and other forms of insecurity in the country. He said this on Sunday on his X handle while reacting to last weeks’ attack by gunmen who killed
One killed as bandits in military uniform invade Kwara community
One person has reportedly been killed and another one injured as bandits invaded the Oreke-Okegbo community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state. Daily Trust gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday when the bandits reportedly in military uniforms invaded the community at about 7:00 p.m. According to a credible source, “they shot
Crisis: Yayari takes over PDP, insists on Oct 24 NEC
Factional acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ahmed Yayari Mohammed, said he has assumed his position as the leader of the party. In the wake of defection in the party, Yayari was appointed as the acting Chairman by the faction opposed to the leadership of Illiya Damagum. In a statement on Sunday, Yayari,
Air Peace breaks silence on fresh allegations against CEO
Air Peace Limited has assured its customers that justice will prevail over an “expanded” charge by United States authorities. The company’s CEO and founder, Allen Onyema, was said to have obstructed justice by allegedly submitting false documents to halt a federal investigation. In a statement released by the Justice Department and posted on Justice.gov, Ejiroghene
Hitting The Ground Running Shows Yayari’s Commitment To PDP Reform — Ugochinyere
Spokesperson of Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said Ahmed Yayari Mohammed’s decision to hit the ground running as the new Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows he understands the urgency of need to reform the party and ensure seamless transition that will usher stability and end reign of
Nigeria’s labour laws exclude informal sector – Segun Adeniyi
A former Special Adviser to the late President Umar Yar’Adua on Media and Publicity, Olusegun Adeniyi, has bemoaned the exclusion of the informal sector in Nigeria’s labour laws. Speaking at the lecture to mark the new Legal Year 2024/2025 of the National Industrial Court in Abuja titled: “Is there Justice for Workers in Nigeria?” Adeniyi
Thugs attack Journalists as APC suspends Lokpobiri’s men
Some journalists in Bayelsa state sustained injuries as some thugs attacked the venue of a press briefing organised by the Sagbama Local Government Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yenagoa, on Sunday. The briefing was organized to announced the suspension of some members loyal to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator
Edo launches campaign to curb drug abuse
Worried by the growing scourge of drug abuse among young people, the Edo State Government has embarked on a comprehensive sensitisation campaign to combat the trends. DAILY POST reports that the state government noted that drug-related issues accounted for the majority of young people requiring rehabilitation in the state. The Permanent Secretary of Social Development
Edo launches campaign to curb drug abuse
Anglican Church tasks Nigerian government to support victims of terrorism, insurgency
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Ecclesiastical Province of Kwara State, has urged the Federal Government to rehabilitate and support all victims of terrorism and insurgency across the country as a matter of urgency. Archbishop Israel Amoo of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kwara State made the call in his message to the provincial council’s meeting
Anglican Church tasks Nigerian government to support victims of terrorism, insurgency
Transfer: Fulham interested in Tolu Arokodare
Premier League club Fulham have been linked with a move for Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare. Arokodare has caught the eye of clubs and coaches with his impressive displays for Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk this season. The 23-year-old has scored six goals in 10 league appearances for the Smurfs. The forward scored 15 goals
Transfer: Fulham interested in Tolu Arokodare
Nigeria not snubbed during UN Human Rights Council polls — Presidency
The presidency has slammed naysayers who alleged that Nigeria lost out in the recent United Nations Human Rights Council elections. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, explained the controversies surrounding the recent elections. He said on October 9, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly elected 18 members to
Nigeria not snubbed during UN Human Rights Council polls — Presidency
EPL: Fabregas breaks silence on comparison between Cole Palmer, Saka
Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has told Chelsea and Arsenal fans to stop the endless comparisons between Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka. Palmer and Saka are constantly compared by supporters on social media because of their age, left-footedness and goals. Earlier this week, Palmer was named England’s Player of the Year, an award Saka had
EPL: Fabregas breaks silence on comparison between Cole Palmer, Saka
Ebonyi: Over 300 NJFP fellows deployed to MDAs, public enterprises
Over 300 fellows of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Programme, NJFP, have been deployed to different ministries, departments, agencies, MDAs, and other public enterprises in Ebonyi State. NJFP is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative, co-funded by the European Union, EU, and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP. The programme as a talent incubator,
Ebonyi: Over 300 NJFP fellows deployed to MDAs, public enterprises
Kwara Commissioner of Police holds strategic security meeting with stakeholders
The Kwara State Police Command, led by the police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, has convened a high-level strategic security meeting at the Police Officers Mess, GRA, Ilorin, as part of the efforts to enhance the security of the state. The meeting brought together the major stakeholders in the state, comprising the 16 local government chairmen, traditional
Kwara Commissioner of Police holds strategic security meeting with stakeholders
NPFL: Remo Stars reclaim top spot, Rivers Utd extend unbeaten run
Remo Stars regained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Nasarawa United. The Sky Blue Stars top the standings with 15 points from six games. Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph and Ismail Sodiq were on target for Remo Stars in the game. At the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina
NPFL: Remo Stars reclaim top spot, Rivers Utd extend unbeaten run
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Simon predicts how Libya will approach Nigeria on Tuesday
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has predicted how Libya will approach Nigeria when both teams clash in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday. The Super Eagles defeated Libya 1-0 in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. Speaking ahead of the return leg, Simon said Libya
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Simon predicts how Libya will approach Nigeria on Tuesday
Abia workers’ promotion at risk as MDAs yet to submit interview scorecards
The Abia State government has said that it has observed that no Ministry, Department and Agencies, MDAs, provided the scorecards of their staff in the ongoing 2022/2023 promotions interview of workers. Governor Alex Otti had in July approved promotions for workers in the state’s civil and public service under the 2022/2023 exercise. But a statement
Abia workers’ promotion at risk as MDAs yet to submit interview scorecards
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