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NSCDC Deploys 1850 Personnel For Hitch-Free Yuletide In Kogi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dispatched 1850 personnel to ensure a smooth and safe Yuletide celebration in Kogi State. A statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Aliyu, on Friday, noted that the Kogi State Commandant of NSCDC, Esther Akinlade, carefully chose this personnel from various units, encompassing the Operations department, Special Rapid Response, Agro...
LASG Begins 2,200 Police Housing Units, Donates 260 Vehicles
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Ijeh Police Barracks in Obalende. The governor also handed 260 new patrol vehicles and other security appliances to the Nigeria Police Force and other supporting security agencies. At the groundbreaking event, the governor noted that the project underscored the state’s commitment to addressing the housing deficit and...
Yahaya Bello Gets N500m Bail, Barred From Foreign Trips
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has granted Yahaya Bello, charged with N10.4 billion fraud, a N500 million bail. The judge ordered the ex-governor to deposit his passport, ruling that he cannot travel out of the country except with the permission of the court. Bello, alongside Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu, is facing 16 counts bordering on conspiracy, criminal...
SEC Mandates Public Companies To Publish Financial Statements Online
SEC has directed all public companies to post their financial statements on their official websites as of January 2025 for transparency. In a circular issued on Thursday, the SEC warned that non-compliance with the directive would attract sanctions. According to the Commission, the directive aims to ensure seamless public access to financial information, which is critical for making sound investment decisions. The...
IG Unveils NPF Insurance Firm To Strengthen Security
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has officially unveil the NPF Insurance Co. Ltd., responsible for the welfare of police personnel. Recognizing the indispensable role of police officers in maintaining national security, the IG added that NPF Insurance Co. Ltd aims to provide robust financial protection and support for officers. According to Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,...
Petrol Price Still N1,025 Per Liter Despite Dangote Refinery Slash
The most recent Dangote Petroleum Refinery ex-pot price cut of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as gasoline, from N970 per litre to N899.50 per litre has not been reflected in the minimum pump price of petrol. Most petrol stations in Lagos have retained the old price range of N1,025 minimum in Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, while some major...
Army Promotes 108 Generals
108 senior officers have been promoted to the ranks of Major-General and Brigadier-General with approval from the Nigerian Army Council. According to a statement on Friday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the list includes 35 Brigadier Generals elevated to Major-Generals and 73 Colonels promoted to Brigadier-Generals. Among the newly promoted Major-Generals are officers holding critical...
Governor Otti Appoints Ojeikere As New Head Of Service
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Mr. Benson Ojeikere as the new Head of Service for the Abia State Civil Service. This announcement follows a rigorous merit-based selection process. Mr. Ojeikere’s appointment is set to take effect on December 31, 2024. In his statement, Governor Otti congratulated Mr. Ojeikere on his appointment and expressed confidence...
Tinubu’s 50% Transport Reduction Scheme May Begin Tuesday
The FG's proposed 50% interstate transport fare price cut, scheduled to start on December 20, 2024, may actually start on December 24. The slash is targeted at cushioning high transport costs during the Yuletide. Recall that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, last Thursday announced that it had agreed with stakeholders in the road transport sector to support Nigerians...
“Tinubu Repeating Buhari’s Borrowing Mistakes” – Atiku
Mr. Atiku Abubakar has criticized the 2025 budget proposal, claiming that President Tinubu is repeating Muhammadu Buhari's borrowing errors. Atiku, who X-rayed the budget, asserted that it lacked the structural reforms and fiscal discipline needed to address Nigeria’s complex economic challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed doubts about the budget’s ability to promote sustainable economic growth or tackle...
