Banditry: Gov Matawalle Orders Lockdown In Zamfara LGAs
The Zamfara Government, on Friday, announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum, and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities. The lockdown is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara on Friday in Gusau. ”The government announces a lockdown in nine major towns to stop the spate of the...
Insecurity: Kaduna Govt Set To Turn Forests Into Dam
The government of Kaduna State has stated that it has concluded arrangements to build a dam on the 800,000 hectares forests between Buruku and Birnin-Gwari towns, which had, over the years, remained a den for terrorists and other related criminals. This was made known by the Director-General, of Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Agency, Ismail Umaru-Dikko at the ongoing...
Police Arrest, Detain Two Journalists In Kwara
Police in Kwara state have arrested and detained two journalists, Dare Akogun and Abdulrasheed Akogun. The arrest of the siblings was allegedly sequel to a petition by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq accusing the duo of defamation. The Head of News and Current Affairs, Sobi FM, Ilorin, Adebayo Abubakar disclosed that the petition came after...
Only One Political Party Will Contest Osun LG election On Saturday – OSIEC
Segun Oladitan, the Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission on Thursday disclosed that only a political party identified interest to participate in the local government election slated for Saturday. The OSIEC boss didn’t mention the name of the political party but assured that the commission would conduct free, fair, and credible polls. Recall that the All Progressives Congress in the state...
Court Only Discharged Nnamdi Kanu, Did Not Acquit Him — Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday reacted to the decision of the Appeal Court to discharge leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement signed by spokesperson, Dr. Umar Jibril Gwandu, Mr Malami said the appeal court only discharged Kanu and did not acquit him. “The Office of the...
Police Rescue Man Locked Up For 20 years In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued a 65-year-old man locked up for 20 years in a room in the state. It was learnt that Environmental Health Officers under the Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state, who visited the house for a routine check forced their way into the room and were amazed that a man was naked...
Nigerians No Longer Have Faith In Politicians – Former Sports Minister, Bolaji
The 2023 general elections may present an opportunity to reset the minds of Kwarans that government can deliver real benefits of democracy, former Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi has said. Reflecting on the ‘Otogo’ revolution which swept the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, out of power in 2019 in Kwara State, coupled with the APC’s inability to fulfil campaign promises, Bolaji said...
2023: Tinubu Will Revive Nigeria’s Power Sector, Says APC Chieftain
A member of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, on Wednesday said it would take someone with grits and strong will like the Presidential Candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu, to revive the power sector and ensure Nigerians enjoy steady electricity. Bankole made the bold claim in a statement issued on Wednesday encouraging Tinubu to...
FCCPC Promise To Prevent Substandard Cough Syrup Into the Country
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it will work with relevant authorities to prevent the entry or sale of substandard cough syrups in the country’s market. A statement issued by Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC in Abuja on Thursday, advised stakeholders to comply strictly with NAFDAC’s protocols identified in the agency’s Regulations and Guidelines. Irukera...
Saraki Tackles Kwara Gov, Demands Stewardship
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, declared that it is time for the Peoples Democratic Party to take back the state from the ruling All Progressives Congress, for the people of the state. Speaking at Kwara Talk Show titled ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ of our dream, organised by Jamaa Group for Yaman/Makanjuola candidacy for the 2023 gubernatorial election...
