The Kano State Government says it will “strictly enforce” its Motorcycling and Related Matters (Regulations) Law, 2013, which prohibits carrying passengers on motorcycles within the metropolis — a move coming amid a sharp rise in banditry across parts of the state. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Maude, SAN, who announced the enforcement on Monday … [Read more…]
Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar has resigned from office, citing health concerns, in a development that comes amid mounting insecurity and President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency. His exit has triggered strong speculation that former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, may be tapped as his replacement, following a meeting with … [Read more…]
The federal government has announced the promotion of 24,202 officers and personnel of four para-military agencies in the country. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) made the announcement in Abuja, saying the exercise cut across senior officers, middle cadres and other personnel in the agencies. The Minister of Interior and chairman … [Read more…]
…No hiding place for criminals – Enugu Security Trust Fund …We understand the consequences to S’East if Enugu is left porous – Anglican Bishop To further boost the security of lives and property, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated hi-tech security equipment and patrol vehicles procured by the Enugu State Security Trust … [Read more…]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has granted the request by the prosecution to shift further hearing in the alleged criminal defamation charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). At the mention of the case, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Ehiogie West Idahosa … [Read more…]
The Presidency has called on Nigerians to play an active role in monitoring and reporting violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police escorts attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs). Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated this during an interview on TVC on Sunday, where he stressed the … [Read more…]
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday presented a N985.9 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, outlining a spending plan. The proposed budget heavily focused on capital development, transparency, and community-driven projects. He said that the proposed budget was designed to “renew, rebuild and reposition,” the … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Nigeria has finally plunged into the depths of morass. Deep and troubling depths, difficult to climb out. The new list of ambassadorial nominees tells a familiar story. It is the story of a country that refuses to rise. A country that recycles its worst. A country that decorates failure and calls it … [Read more…]
Barely a week after 38 abducted members of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun, Eruku, were freed and taken to Ilorin for medical care, bandits have launched another attack on the Kwara community, abducting a farmer identified as Annas Aasanru. The latest incident occurred on Sunday, sparking renewed fear in a community still reeling from the … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Government says it will establish a state-owned cement factory as part of its drive to accelerate industrial growth. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru made the announcement on Friday during the public presentation of the state’s 2026 budget for citizens’ inputs. Nwifuru commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as bold economic and … [Read more…]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on Friday visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him that efforts to secure his release have entered a more decisive phase. Otti told Kanu that engagements he initiated over two years ago — which the … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the list of ambassadorial nominees submitted to the National Assembly for approval, saying it contained names of many people widely perceived negatively by Nigerians and the global community. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the party, Ini Ememobong, in Abuja on Saturday. In addition … [Read more…]