Francis Ugwu 
The authorities of the Nigeria Police Academy have maintained a deafening silence amid the controversy, and accusations of negligence and maltreatment surrounding the demise of A.S. Jika, a cadet from Adamawa, a member of course Nine at POLAC in Wudil, Kano State. Jika, the son of Senator Alhaji Haliru Jika and former chairman of the … Read more
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter, says his first few weeks in Nigeria have revealed the people as passionate, full of energy, and with entrepreneurial spirit Baxter, who is new in office, said this in his maiden media interview, with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, on Thursday. “I … Read more
The Nigerian Army has reassured Imo residents of its commitment to restore nightlife and guarantee the security of all in the state. The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze near Owerri, Brig.-Gen. Usman Lawal made the promise during the inauguration of a Joint Night Patrol Task Force in Owerri on Sunday. The … Read more
Famous Nigerian TV host, Rufai Oseni has urged those bringing up the idea of military government in the country to perish the thought, warning it is an invitation to anarchy. Oseni maintained that people must never stop believing in Nigeria as the last elections showed Nigerians could actually join efforts together. In a post he … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has blamed frivolous court judgements as being responsible for its losses of corruption cases. The anti-graft agency also decried its inability to secure convictions in corruption cases, including high-profile ones. This remark was made by the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren, during an interview with journalists in Kaduna State. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the termination of the appointment of Dr Bashir Gwandu as Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The President also approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu, 32 years, as the new Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of NASENI. According to the … Read more
Hon. Frank Chinasa, the candidate of the Labour Party for the Bende Federal Constituency election, Abia State, has finally surrendered the seat to the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The LP candidate, while making this known to reporters in Abuja on Friday, said the decision followed his compassion for the constituency. DAILY … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the replacement of Victor Akinjo as the Ondo State representative nominated to the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president directed that Akinjo should be replaced with Otito Atikase. Tinubu also replaced Asi Oku Okang, the Cross River state nominee, with Orok Otuk Duke. Recall that the … Read more
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has expressed concern over rising substance abuse and restiveness among youths in the state and the country. He said this during the 2023 World Youth Day celebration organised by the Niger chapter of the Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWINCAN) with the theme: ”Drug Abuse and Youth … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the long-awaited Blue Line Rail will start commercial operations next month, September 4. The announcement was contained in a post on his social media platform X, on Wednesday. According to the Governor, it will commence with partial passenger operations from 6:30-10 am and afternoon peak from … Read more