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.
Osinbajo’s Ex-aide Apologises For $10m Bribery Allegation Against Akpabio, Barau
Former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Alwan Hassan, has publicly apologised to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibirin, after accusing them of collecting a 10 million dollar bribe to drop President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Abdullahi Ramat.
Kebbi Kidnap: Senate Orders Probe Into Safe School Initiative, 144.7bn
THE Senate has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture, urging President Bola Tinubu to immediately approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to confront insurgency, banditry and the rising wave of school abductions across the country.
FG Receives Benin Bronzes Repatriated From US
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on Monday received two Benin bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage.
Extend Moratorium To State Varsities, ASUU Tells FG Amid Fresh Strike Threat
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to extend the seven-year moratorium on the issuance of licences for the establishment of new universities to the state government to prevent the total collapse of state-owned higher institutions.