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Police To Investigate Attack On Officer As Politicians Clash In Kogi
Kogi Commissioner of Police, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, on Thursday, ordered an investigation into an alleged attack on a police officer. The attack followed an alleged political clash in the Idah Local Government Area of the state as parties prepare for the November 11 governorship election. A statement issued by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, in Lokoja, said...
Court Voids Suspension Of UNIOSUN Alumni Exco, Awards N3m Damages
An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has pronounced that the suspension of the National Executive Council, NEC, of the University of Osun, UNIOSUN, alumni is null and void. The court made this pronouncement in a judgment on Thursday. The Board of Trustees, BoT, of UNIOSUN had reportedly suspended the alumni EXCO against the constitution of the association. READ ALSO: “We...
“We Must Try To Work The Talk”, Says Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the era of talk shots is over and appointees must try to ‘work the talk’. Tunji-Ojo made this known while delivering a keynote address at a breakfast meeting as a Special Guest, organized by Business Day in Abuja. “I have no excuse whatsoever not to secure the nation’s borders. President Bola Tinubu to...
Rule Of Law Will Be Our Guiding Light, New EFCC Chairman Vows
The newly-appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede says the rule of law will dictate the pace of the organisation. He made the comment when he assumed office as the EFCC chief in Abuja on Thursday. A statement by the agency’s spokesperson Dele Oyewale quoted Olukoyede as saying “we are going to drive professionalism in discharging...
Christians Can’t Be Trusted With Nigeria’s Security, Says Sheikh Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has said Christians cannot be trusted with security in the country. The controversial cleric stated this in a video sermon of over 14 minutes posted on his official Facebook page. In the sermon, Gumi said the first coup d’etat in Nigeria was carried out by top Christian army officers. READ ALSO: Wike Says He Feels Proud He...
IGP Approves Posting Of 4 New Police PROs Across Nigeria
The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has granted approval for the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers to some Commands and formations within the Nigeria Police Force. These appointments, the Force Headquarters announced Thursday night, are instrumental in enhancing communication, transparency, and community engagement in the affected duty areas. The newly appointed PPROs include DSP Chukwukadibia Omojola to...
President Tinubu Withdraws Nomination Of 24-Yr-Old Kashim Imam As FERMA Board Chair
President Bola Tinubu has revoked the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson made this known in a statement on Thursday. The president appointed the 24-year-old “for a renewable term of four (4) years, in accordance with Section 2(3) of the FERMA...
Police Service Commission Explains Why It Recruited Repentant Thugs In Kano
The Police Service Commission (PSC), on Thursday, explained the recruitment of ‘repentant thugs’ as Police Constables in Kano State. This came amid viral videos showing how some repentant thugs were recruited as part of police constables drafted to fight crime in Kano. The situation drew condemnation from some Nigerians as they faulted the decision. In a statement, PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani,...
Wike Says He Feels Proud He Can Cook
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says that he feels proud that he has culinary skills. During a media chat on Thursday, the former Rivers State governor said, “I feel proud I can cook, and I am happy when I eat it. I’m satisfied.” Wike had attracted internet users’ attention in a viral video some days ago...
At 59, Ex-Abia Gov Ikpeazu Calls For The Mainstreaming Of Enterprise
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has renewed his call for our people, especially young men and women to get involved in some form of entrepreneurship as the most workable pathway to conquer poverty. The former Governor made this renewed call yesterday while speaking at the 2ND ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES to mark his 59th birthday held at the...
