NICN Orders CBN To Pay N620,000 Fine For Delayed Proceedings
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja, NICN, has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to pay a N620,000 fine for delaying proceedings in the suits filed by 62 disengaged staff members challenging their termination.
Expanding Banditry Economy Dangerous, ADC Warns FG
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) rose from its coalition meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, criticising the Federal Government’s handling of the prevailing insecurity in the country, alleging that the strategy being employed by the present administration is enabling the bandits economy to flourish.
INEC Reports Registration of More Than 1m New Voters in CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released its report on completed online and physical continuous voter registrations, showing a nationwide total of 1,425,898 pre-registered voters and 1,023,577 others who have been fully registered both online and physically.
Kidnappers To Face Death Penalty Under New Senate Bill
The Senate has taken a firm stance against the country’s worsening insecurity, declaring kidnapping a form of terrorism and recommending the death penalty for offenders, without the option of fines or judicial discretion to reduce sentences.
Otti Orders Reopening Of Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Abia Office
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered the unsealing of the Renewed Hope Partner office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in Umuahia.
Idris Says No Ransom Paid To Bandits Over Kebbi Girls Release
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has said that no ransom was paid to secure the freedom of the 24 students abducted about a week ago by bandits, adding that they were all in good condition.
State Police, Fiscal Federalism Top Nigerians’ Yearnings, Says Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that Nigerians are demanding key constitutional reforms, especially state police and fiscal federalism, to strengthen governance, security and democratic accountability nationwide.
Insecurity: Cross River Cancels Cattle Movement Permit To Miyetti Allah
The Cross River State Government has cancelled the cattle movement permit earlier issued to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) for the movement of their cattle from Ebonyi State through Cross River to Cameroon.
Yuletide: Police Ban Fireworks In Imo, Plateau
The Imo and Plateau State Police Commands have announced a total ban on the sale, distribution and use of fireworks and knockouts as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach.
Mass Abduction Crisis: Tinubu Pulls 100,000 Policemen From VIPs
President Bola Tinubu, has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons, VIPs in the country.