State Police Can Become Tools Of Oppression Without Crucial Safeguards – Agbakoba
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association , Olisa Agbakoba, has warned that without strong constitutional safeguards, state police could easily become instruments of political oppression rather than effective tools for maintaining law and order.
Be Proactive In Your Crusade Against Insurgency And Banditry, Ndume Tells FG
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has renewed his call on the federal government to be proactive in its crusade against insurgency and banditry.
NELFUND Takes Action on Institutions Withholding Student Loan Refunds
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has moved against tertiary institutions accused of withholding refunds due to students under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, warning that it is engaging affected schools and relevant authorities to ensure compliance.
Gov AbdulRahman Reshuffles Special Advisers, Others
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved a cabinet reshuffle that affects all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, as well as the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary.
Two Trucks Crash On Lagos Road
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed a multiple-vehicle accident involving two trucks and a private car at TREM inward Gbagada expressway.
South Africa’s World Cup Journey Ends After 1-0 Loss To Canada
South Africa has crashed out from the World Cup tournament after being defeated by Canada, in the first match of the knockout rounds.
NDC to File Appeal Against Deregistration Judgment Today
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has held series of strategy meetings involving its presidential candidate, Peter Obi; national leader, Seriake Dickson; National Working Committee members and other key stakeholders as they prepare to file an appeal against the court ruling that nullified its registration.
Ogun Police Arrest Seven Suspects Over Robbery, Cultism, Fraud
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected criminals for offences ranging from one-chance armed robbery, to cultism, unlawful possession of firearms and obtaining money by false pretences.
Remain In NDC, Dickson Urges Obi, Kwankwaso, Others
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson, has appealed to the party’s candidates, including its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other aspirants, not to abandon the party following the recent Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja.
Resident Doctors Declare Industrial Dispute, Give FG Fresh Four-Week Deadline
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending by four weeks the deadline for the implementation of its outstanding demands and warning that it may embark on nationwide industrial action if the issues remain unresolved.