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target=_blank>Lagos Police arrest 56 robbery suspects, beef up security at schools, others
The Lagos State Police Command says it has intensified security measures at strategic locations, including schools, places of worship, and other social places amid rising insecurity in the country. This is as the Command disclosed that it had also arrested a total of 56 persons linked to various crimes committed within the metropolis. Daily Trust
target=_blank>UK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu’s transfer to Nigeria – Report
The UK government has rejected a request to transfer Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, to Nigeria to compete his jail sentence for organ trafficking. Ekweremadu is serving a sentence of nine years and eight months after being found guilty of conspiring to exploit a man for his kidney. Daily Trust had reported how the
target=_blank>Policemen gunned down by bandits laid to rest
The police officers who were killed in an ambush by bandits in Bauchi State have been laid to rest. Daily Trust had reported how the officers were ambushed at Sabon Sara villag in Darazo Local Government Area of the state while responding to a distress call. On Monday, Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Omolori Aliyu, led
target=_blank>Nigeria’s Security Challenge Beyond Police, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s withdrawal of police officers from VIPs as political grandstanding which will not yield any meaningful results in combating the crisis of insecurity in the country. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said resorting to “this same old move” confirms
target=_blank>Auctioneers’ association warns MDAs against dealing with ‘illegal’ Caretaker C’ttee
Nigeria Association of Auctioneers (NAA) has warned all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, (MDAs) against dealing with what it termed “illegal Caretaker Committee”. The association issued the warning at a press conference held Monday at its Headquarters, Sabon-dale Plaza, Jabi, Abuja. The press conference was attended by the 6 Zonal Chairmen of the association, representing the
target=_blank>Insecurity: Ogun Gov orders mandatory documentation of foreign nationals
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, ordered mandatory documentation of all foreign nationals residing within the state as part of a broader strategy to tackle rising insecurity in the country. Abiodun disclosed this while addressing journalists at his Iperu residence after about two hours marathon meeting with security chiefs. The governor said the documentation
target=_blank>Southwest Governors converge on Ibadan amid rising insecurity
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is currently hosting his Southwest counterparts in Ibadan in wake of the rising insecurity across the country. Our correspondent gathered that Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and the Deputy Governor of Osun State, have all arrived at the Governor’s Office in
target=_blank>NNPCL declares N5.4trn profit for 2024
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Limited) has announced a profit after tax of N5.4trn for its 2024 financial performance. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, said the company made a total of ₦45.1trn during the year, an 88% year-on-year growth increase. He
target=_blank>Military’s approach to insecurity not working – Kebbi Gov
From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has called on the military to change the style used in tackling insecurity. The governor said this when he received Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, at the Government House, Birnin-Kebbi, on Monday. The governor also reinstated his call for the
target=_blank>Keep Our Schools Safe: An Open Letter to the President
Your Excellency, I am Fateemah, a patriotic Nigerian in the diaspora, flying the nation’s flag and holding firmly to the hope of a better Nigeria. I served my country as an educator and advocate of education equity and I carry on advocating for the linguistic inclusion of Nigerians, and indeed, Africans abroad. I write to
target=_blank>ADC clarifies Atiku’s membership status
The national leadership of a faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has clarified the membership status of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The factional ADC stated that Atiku’s recent registration at the Jada 1 Ward in Jada Local Government Area was not conducted by officials recognised by the party’s
ADC clarifies Atiku’s membership status
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United coach Ashifat upbeat despite draw with Shooting Stars
Kwara United technical adviser Suleiman Ashifat has expressed optimism about his team’s prospects despite the goalless draw against Shooting Stars in Ilorin. Ashifat admitted that his players performed below expectations in the game. He assured that they will improve their midfield mobility in subsequent matches. The Harmony Boys are without a win in their last
NPFL: Kwara United coach Ashifat upbeat despite draw with Shooting Stars
target=_blank>NPFL: Barau FC blame loss of concentration for defeat to Remo Stars
Barau FC assistant coach Eugene Agagbe has blamed a loss of concentration for his team’s defeat to Remo Stars. The Maliya Boys suffered a 2-0 defeat to defending champions Remo Stars at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta. Agagbe promised that his team will work hard to return to winning ways in their next game.
NPFL: Barau FC blame loss of concentration for defeat to Remo Stars
target=_blank>Paternity case: Ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni rejects out-of-court settlement offer
Former Chairman of Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, has rejected what he described as “back-door overtures” from lawyer Adaobi Alagwu, seeking an out-of-court settlement in their ongoing legal dispute. In a statement on Monday, Ayeni confirmed that Alagwu had initiated moves through informal channels to resolve the matter privately, a development he said was unexpected
Paternity case: Ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni rejects out-of-court settlement offer
target=_blank>Wike rules out deadline extension for ground rent payment, warns defaulters
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has declared that the administration will no longer extend the deadline for payment of ground rents, warning that property owners who fail to comply risk losing their assets. According to a statement signed by Rabi Musa Umar, Assistant Director Press at the Office of the
Wike rules out deadline extension for ground rent payment, warns defaulters
target=_blank>Kano water board staff protest 15 years without confirmation
Temporary workers from the Kano State Water Board held a demonstration at the Kano State House of Assembly on Monday calling for their confirmation as permanent staff after serving, over 15 years without formal employment status. Under the leadership of Comrade Najib Abdulsalam, Chairman of the Joint Union of Kano Government Workers at the Water
Kano water board staff protest 15 years without confirmation
target=_blank>New scandal hits Yobe NSCDC as herder alleges multimillion naira extortion
A new wave of controversy has engulfed the Yobe state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, after a herder accused senior agro rangers officers of unlawful detention, extortion and conversion of his livestock. The accuser, Alhaji Ardo Dan Karami of kumari village in damaturu, alleged in a petition that assistant commandant
New scandal hits Yobe NSCDC as herder alleges multimillion naira extortion
target=_blank>FG to rehabilitate 417 grazing reserves, urges states’ adoption of ranching
The Federal Government has declared its intention to rehabilitate 417 grazing reserves for the use of herders. This comes as the government maintains that ranching remains the sustainable path forward and urges state governments to support the practice by allocating land to breeders willing to adopt it. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha,
FG to rehabilitate 417 grazing reserves, urges states’ adoption of ranching
target=_blank>Makinde warns against 2027 election manipulation
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has strongly warned politicians against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state. The governor, in a viral video on Monday, also declared that anyone attempting to rig the polls would be met with ‘madness.’ Makinde cautioned that voters in Oyo are now more politically aware
Makinde warns against 2027 election manipulation
target=_blank>Reason UK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu’s transfer to Nigeria
The Tinubu administration’s recent efforts to appeal for the transfer of the former Deputy Senate President to Nigeria, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, to Nigeria, has reportedly been rejected by The United Kingdom government. Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and a co-conspirator, Dr Obinna Obeta, were jailed in the UK for trafficking a young man to London with
Reason UK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu’s transfer to Nigeria
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