FG Approves NYSC Reform, Agency To Be Civilian-Led, Skill-Oriented
One of Nigeria’s most enduring national institutions, the National Youth Service Corps, is entering a new era, as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a holistic reform of the agency.
FG Orders Marketers To Reduce Fuel Price
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market.
Igbo Leaders Reject Concession Of Enugu International Airport
The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private company.
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.