Philip Aivoji, abducted Lagos State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has regained freedom from the den of Kidnappers. Hon. Hakeem Amode, the state publicity secretary of the party, in a press statement, disclosed this on Monday. Amode who stated that Aivoji spent a total of four days in the den of his abductors, appreciated the efforts of every stakeholder who has been involved in the release of the PDP chieftain. The statement read,...

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has lauded the recent commendations for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in international peacekeeping efforts. The United Nations, through its Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), recognized 140 officers and men of the Nigeria Police Contingent for their professionalism and outstanding performance in fostering peace and stability in Northern Mali. Similarly, the African Union presented awards of excellence and professionalism to the NPF unit,...

Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has asked manufacturers of mine explosives to combat leakages from their factories by tightening the security and logistics of their operations. Speaking at an emergency meeting with the manufacturers in his office on Friday, Alake said there is popular outcry against the role of the manufacturers in the easy access of unauthorised persons to explosives and indiscriminate storage across the country. Alake noted that the government is reviewing...