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NIMC joins secure identity alliance
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has joined the Secure Identity Alliance (SIA), as an Advisory Observer.
Presidency: Federal government partners states to streamline security in Northwest
Presidential media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, says the Buhari administration is working with state governments across the Northwest to pursue an urgent revamp of the national security apparatus in the subregion.
Hadiza Masari calls for state of emergency on drug abuse
The First Lady of Katsina State, Dr. Hadiza Bello Masari, yesterday raised the alarm over the rising cases of drug abuse among youths and married women in Nigeria, calling for the declaration of state of emergency on the menace.
Nigerian Army kills suspected oil bunkering kingpin in Rivers
A suspected notorious cultist and illegal oil bunkering kingpin, Korobe Menele Loveday, who has been on the wanted list of the security agencies for terrorizing communities in Rivers State has been killed.
Atiku groups strategise to reposition Lagos PDP
The Lagos State chapter of Coalition of Atiku Groups has strategized to reposition the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, which has been faced with some form of leadership tussle after the just-concluded general elections.
Imo lawmaker Iwuanyanwu dumps APGA for PDP
Another member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Amara Iwuanyanwu, representing Nwangele Constituency, has defected from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sam Amadi: Nigeria’s power sector designed to fail
Former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor Sam Amadi, has said that the nation’s power sector was ab initio designed to fail, “because the government had failed to corporatise and commercialise the sector before privatising.”
Nigerian Navy seeks Delta monarchs’ support to combat insecurity
Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Garba, has solicited the cooperation of traditional rulers and other relevant stakeholders to combat insecurity in the Niger Delta region.
Stakeholders identify lack of forensic expertise in Nigeria’s anti-graft war
Shortage of forensic facilities and expertise have been identified as major setbacks in the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows in Nigeria, according to some stakeholders.
Lagos assemblyman, council boss task Governor Sanwo-Olu on infrastructure
A Lagos State lawmaker, Mr Rasheed Makinde, on Saturday urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to ensure infrastructure development in Ifako Ijaiye area of the state.
Gombe INEC reviews 2019 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, Gombe State, on Saturday held its post-election review programmed tagged “Review of the 2019 General Elections”.
Presidential task force gets two weeks more to decongest Apapa traffic
The Federal Government has extended by two weeks, the time given the Presidential Taskforce on the Apapa traffic gridlock to resolve the matter following a request for extension by members of the taskforce and other stakeholders.
Kano government to build Army training center worth N318 million in Falgore forest
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, said on Friday that the state government would spend over N318 million on the construction of an Army training center in Falgore Forest, which was turned into a hideout by criminals.
INEC begins move to reform electoral framework, others
The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to embark on reforms, including the electoral legal framework, aimed at ensuring that elections in the country are credible.
GMoU: Chevron seeks more stakeholders’ support
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on Friday sought for more stakeholders’ support to the implementation of Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) in its host communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
SGF: Igbo group begs President Buhari to consider South-East
A pan Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Igbo Amaka (AM) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to consider South-East for the position of Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
University of Ibadan: Our admission cut-off mark remains 200
The management of the University of Ibadan has declared the cut-off mark for the premier institution remains 200 as against 160 agreed on by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) and stakeholders of higher institutions.
Emir of Gwandu drums support for sickle cell campaign in Kebbi
The Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, has launched a sickle cell awareness and sensitisation campaign in the state.
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Sales reps in court for allegedly stealing biscuits
The police in Ekiti State on Monday arraigned two sales representatives, a 27-year-old man, Segun Olayiwola, and 22-year-old lady, Rashidat Musa, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing packs of biscuits valued at N108,000.
Action Alliance suspends chair, scribe indefinitely for alleged anti-party, fraud
The National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Think Tank Committee (NTTC) of Action Alliance (AA) party rose from several hours meeting in Abuja and clamped an indefinite suspension on the National Chairman and National Secretary of the party, Kenneth Udeze, and James Vernimbe respectively.
119.5 million Nigerians now using internet
Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to 119,506,430 million in April 2019, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.
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Senate President Lawan: MDAs have only one month to defend budget henceforth
President of the Senate of Nigeria, Ahmed Lawan, has said henceforth, heads of ministries, department and agencies will only have a one-month window to defend their budget, otherwise, the National Assembly would go ahead to work on such a budget appropriately.
Timipre Sylva: June 12 Democracy Day significant moment in Nigeria’s history
Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva on Wednesday described June 12, 2019 Democracy Day as a moment of deep significance in Nigeria’s history.
Real Madrid lay down four requirements in order to sign Paul Pogba
Real Madrid have reportedly laid down four requirements that must be adhered to in order for Paul Pogba to join from Manchester United.
Mr President, we are under siege
The above is an excerpt from one of many brilliant works of poetry by the late American writer and poet, Maya Angelou. In the expository tome, “ALL GOD’S CHILDREN NEED TRAVELLING SHOES”, Angelou reminds us all about the attribute of the place a man calls home.
Governor Sanwo-Olu appoints Tunde Alao as SSA Media
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed a veteran journalist, Tunde Alao, as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media.