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.
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.
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.
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.
Oshiomhole Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Bandits
Former Edo State Governor and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has endorsed the death penalty proposed by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for kidnappers and bandits.
Oyo Appeals To NUT To Return Pupils To Classrooms
The Oyo State Executive Council has appealed to the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, to allow students to go back to school and discontinue the disruption of the academic calendar.
Anambra Police Identify Owner Of Vehicle Recovered From Successful Operation
The Anambra State Police Command has provided more updates on the successful operation that resulted in the neutralisation of four suspected armed secessionist gang members and the recovery of a cache of weapons and ammunition along the Ogboji–Ajalli Road, Orumba South Local Government Area.
NADECO Rejects Abdulsalami’s Claims On Abiola, Military Rule
President Bola Tinubu has charged member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to speak with one voice to promote Africa’s collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw materials for the rest of the world.