President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Idris Isah Jere, a Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Finance and Account, as the Acting Comptroller General of Immigration Service. This followed the retirement of the Comptroller General, Muhammad Babandede, from service. Babandede was appointed as the Comptroller General of the […]
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AU Suspends Guinea, Puts More Pressure On Military Rulership
The African Union (AU), on Friday, suspended Guinea, putting diplomatic pressure on the country’s ruling military. This comes after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also suspended the country, following last Sunday’s coup, which saw Special Forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel Mamady Doumbouya seize power and detain president […]
Kastina Government Orders Closure of Illegal Junctions and Roadside Motor Parks
The Katsina State Government has ordered, with immediate effect, the immediate closure of all illegal junction and roadside motor parks across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the Secretary to the Katsina State Government Mustapha Inuwa, stated that the owners of commercial vehicles […]
Gunmen Assassinate Deposed Traditional Ruler
Gunmen have killed one of the traditional rulers allegedly deposed by Governor Willie Obiano in Anambra State. Alex Edozieuno, of Mkpunando, in Aguleri, was allegedly murdered around 10 an on Friday along Ezu Bridge, Otuocha in Anambra East Local Government Area. According to reports, he was shot in the head […]
Gunmen have abducted 18 travellers in Ondo State.
The victims were abducted on Wednesday night along the Ifira-Akoko/Idoani road in Akoko South East Local Government Area of the state. The abductors were said to have fired gunshots into the air to scare the passengers before taking them into a nearby forest. The Commander of Ondo State Security Outfit, […]
Anambra State FRSC Commander Cautions Against Excessive Speed and Night Journey
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) , Anambra state sector commander Adeoye Irelewuyi has cautioned motorists against over speeding and night journey, saying that driving above safe speed limit can cause the driver to lose control at the slightest obstruction. He also called out against Night driving , saying that […]
Senator Effiong Nelson Abducted by unknown gunmen in Akwa Ibom State.
A former lawmaker, Senator Effiong Nelson has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Akwa Ibom State.Effiong who represented Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State was kidnapped by three armed hoodlums at his lounge, a popular sit-out along Oron Road in Uyo. The hoodlums reportedly stormed the venue at about […]
ASP Arrested as Prospective Youth Corper Dies in Police Cell
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Andrew Amiengheme, has ordered the arrest and detention of one Joweigha Michael, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, over the death of one Kubiat Isaac, a prospective National Youths Service Corp member. He has also ordered an autopsy to verify the remote and […]
Kaduna Postpones Elections in Four Local Government Areas
According to to Dikko, the decision followed security reports that it will be impossible to conduct a peaceful election in those places.
The affected Local Government Areas are…
Enugu Passes Anti-open Grazing Bill
Speaking on the passage, the leader of the Assembly, Mr Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, said the passage followed the consideration of the report of the public hearing, presented by the chairman of its joint committee, Mrs Amaka Ugwueze…