Bandits Abduct District Head, Others In Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the district head of Kanya under the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafui Abubakar, who confirmed the attack, said the bandits stormed the village on Saturday and kidnapped the district head, Isah Daya, and eight other persons. Abubakar also confirmed that one Sheriff Alhaji Almu was killed and three persons sustained injuries....

Illegal security men arrested in Anambra State for mounting road blocks

No fewer than five suspected illegal security personnel have been apprehended in Anambra State for allegedly mounting road blocks and using gun the intimidate and extort road users. The ‘fake’ security men who wore black security vest crested “AVG Special Squad”, were arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who also recovered at least three Pump Action guns from them. According to a statement...

Fubara To Swear In 23 New Rivers LG Chairmen, Sunday

The 23 chairmen declared winners after the result of the Rivers State Local Government Council election, which was held on Saturday, was announced will on Sunday afternoon be sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government disclosed this in a statement he signed on Sunday, noting that the chairmen would be sworn in at 4 pm. The statement read: “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor...

Rivers Poll: Atiku Lauds Rivers People For Rejecting Self-serving Godfather

The former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lauded Rivers State people for rejecting the machinations of self-serving godfathers in Saturday’s Rivers State council poll. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections stated this in his X handle on Sunday. Atiku said, “With the conclusion of the local government election in Rivers State, the shadows of political intimidation and judicial chicanery have dissipated, paving the way for the noble pursuit of...

LG Poll: Timi Frank Charges Rivers’ People To Stand By Fubara 

…Warns IGP Egbetokun Not To Cause Anarchy In Rivers LAGOS – Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank on Friday, called on the people of Rivers State to stand firmly behind Governor Siminilaye Fubara to enable the state conduct a free, fair and credible Local government elections. Frank who made the call in a statement in Abuja, however warned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, not to...

NAF Advancing Indigenous Military Manufacturing Capability

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the leadership of Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) has made significant strides in indigenous military manufacturing as part of a broader strategy to enhance national security and self-reliance. Speaking at the Defence and Services Transformation and Innovation Branches of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) Seminar, hosted by the NAF yesterday in Abuja, Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized the need for innovation to address evolving...

Osun State Vs Segilola: Ministry Probe Claims, Cautions Against Divestment 

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development announced on Friday that a fact-finding team has been set up to engage both parties towards resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Led by Dr. Mary Ogbe, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals...

National Honour: Tinubu Admits Error, Confers GCON Honour On House Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has admitted error, conferred the honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas. It will be recalled that since announcing in his speech on Independence Day anniversary that Abbas would receive the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour while Senate President Godswill Akpabio would get the GCON honour, the matter has generated controversy among lawmakers. Some House...

Yobe State Gov’t To Partner With Tunisian Gov’t In Commerce, Agriculture, Education

The Yobe State Government and the Tunisian government have expressed willingness to partner with each other in the areas of commerce, agriculture and education, among others. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor that the decision was reached when the Tunisian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mohsen Antit, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Buni on Thursday. The statement said the diplomat had explained that Yobe...

Senate To Amend N. West, S. East Development Commission Acts

The Senate had resolved on Thursday to amend the North West and South East Development Commissions Acts, while the South-South Development Commission Bill passed for a second reading on the floor of the red chamber. Opeyemi Bamidele, leader of the Senate who led the debate on the two bills said amendment to the North West Development Commission Act, 2024, would provide for geo-political representation in the governing board of the commission. He explained that the...

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