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CCT chairman, spokesperson speak on ‘assault’ on security guard
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, has finally spoken over his altercation with security guards at Banex Plaza, Abuja.
‘Assault’: Viral video not the whole story – CCT boss
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr Danladi Umar, has finally spoken on his altercation with a security guard at the Banex Plaza, in the Wuse area of Abuja.
Miyetti Allah: Bandits are displaced herdsmen
One of the umbrella bodies of herdsmen in Nigeria, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, said yesterday that herders are facing many challenges from hostile host communities, including vigilante groups and other criminal elements who rustle cows in the country.
Fulani group: If you kill a herder, don’t go and sleep, we will revisit...
The national secretary of Fulani socio-cultural group, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Saleh Alhassan, has vowed that the group is ready to retaliate the killing of Fulani herders in any part of the country.
Kebbi senator urges dialogue to avert future NLC strike
Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah, representing Kebbi South senatorial zone, has called for dialogue, maturity, cooperation and understanding in the wake of the suspended Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) strike in Kebbi.
Kogi government uncovers deceased, retired judicial staff on payroll
The Special Staff Verification Committee inaugurated by the Acting Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Henry Olusiyi, said it has uncovered fraud in the state judiciary.
EFCC to join FIRS in fighting tax evasion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is committed to fighting tax evasion because it is a financial crime that falls within its purview.
Kogi CJ begins screening of judicial workers
A three man special committee to handle and determine the nominal roll and actual monthly wage bill of the Kogi State High Court and the Judicial Service Commission has been inaugurated .
Nasarawa set to begin community testing for coronavirus
The Nasarawa State Government says it will soon commence community testing to ascertain the level of Coronavirus prevalence in the state.
Former President Jonathan mourns ex-minister Haliru Alhassan
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has condoled with the Government and people of Sokoto State over the exit of Dr. Haliru Alhassan who passed on at the age of 66 years.
Kaduna ICT Hub funds inventor to produce ventilators
The Kaduna State ICT Hub has granted financial resources for the production of ‘sophisticated’ ventilators whose prototype was fabricated by Dalhatu Usman, a 200-Level student of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
Governor Akeredolu: Amotekun has come to stay irrespective of criticism
The Chairman of the SouthWest Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, said the Western Nigeria Security Network codename Amotekun has come to stay irrespective of criticism from any part of the country.
NSCDC boss orders massive deployment of personnel
Mr Abdullahi Gana, Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has ordered massively deployment of personnel to areas of banditry and cattle rustling in Katsina State.
Police arrest alleged gun fabricator in Sokoto
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Muhammad Sadiq, confirmed the development while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto.
Abdulrahman Dambazau: Atiku Abubakar will suffer ‘bloodied nose’ in 2019
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, has said the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, will suffer a ‘bloodied nose’ in the 2019 presidential election against President Muhammadu Buhari.
Gombe police arrest soldier, 19 others for armed robbery
The Gombe State Police Command said it had arrested a soldier attached to 301 Artillery Regiment Gombe for alleged armed robbery and 19 others for various offences.
Fresh cholera outbreak kills five in Gombe
Gombe State Government on Thursday said a fresh outbreak of cholera had killed five people, while 16 others were hospitalised at the Primary Health Centre, Kembu in Balanga Local Government Area of the state.
Aisha Alhassan retrieves computers, furniture donated to APC
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, who recently resigned her appointment and dumped the All Progressives Congress, has retrieved computers and furniture she donated to the party’s state secretariat in Jalingo.
Gombe North: Muhammad Ribadu steps down for Ibrahim Dankwambo
Alhaji Muhammad Ribadu, senatorial candidate, Gombe North Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, has relinquished his candidature to Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State.
2019: Bayero Nafada sues for peace in Gombe
Sen. Bayero Nafada, the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in Gombe State, has sued for peace among members of the party ahead of the 2019 general elections.
NSCDC arrest man for peddling fake dollars in Gombe
Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Wednesday said it arrested a suspect for peddling fake dollars in Gombe.
Eid-el-Kabir: Police assure Gombe of adequate security
Shina Olukolu, the Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, has urged the people to be at alert and report all suspicious persons, movements and packages for prompt action.
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MC Galaxy dumps music for food business
Former singer, Innocent Udeme Udofot, more popularly known as MC Galaxy is living his dreams. After years of churning out hit singles the ‘Sekem’ dance originator seems to have dumped music for good, having not released any song for a while now. Instead he has concentrated on fulfilling his dream of owning an indigenous eatery with specialty in local cuisines.
Police: Ritualist kill food vendor, cut off her hands, head in Osun
The Police are on the trail of a a suspected ritualist who killed and cut off the head and hands of a female food vendor in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Saturday.
How love affair gone bad led to imprisonment of Prophet Israel Oladele
When the Lagos State Court of Appeal granted the Senior Shepherd-in-Charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Global, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, a post-conviction bail last week, on grounds of failing health, quite a number of people, particularly members of his congregation, were very happy with the news. This is because the televangelist’s previous bail applications were all turned down.
Police shooting of black man in Minneapolis sparks fresh protests
Protests broke out Sunday night after US police fatally shot a young Black man in a suburb of Minneapolis — where a former police officer is currently on trial for the murder of George Floyd.
Rivers: Woman loses pregnancy after beating by police
A Port Harcourt housewife, Mrs Joy Godstime Ihunwo, has alleged that she lost her pregnancy after she was brutalized by officers of the anti-kidnapping unit of Rivers Police Command.
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SERAP: It’s unfair to pay politicians more salaries than judges
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has said that it is unfair to pay President Muhammadu Buhari, governors, and lawmakers huge salaries, then pay judges less.
Professor Atsenuwa becomes UNILAG deputy vice-chancellor
Professor Ayodele Atsenuwa of the Department of Public Law, is the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services) of the University of Lagos.
APC chieftain writes on ’21 political lies in Nigeria’
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, says his book on “21 political lies in Nigeria” is to educate the electorate on the antics of politicians during elections.
Israeli premier back in court as prosecutor lays out case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to a Jerusalem court on Monday as the corruption trial against him resumed with opening arguments and witness testimony.
Southeast governors lunches regional security outfit
The five governors of the Southeast region, on Sunday launched Ebubeagu regional security to fight terrorism in the zone.