Lagos police dismisses 8 officers for criminal acts, demotes six
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Imohimi Edgal, on Wednesday said eight officers were dismissed over “very serious criminal offences”, while six others were demoted in ranks. Edgal,…
Babies now eligible to enroll into National Identity Database — NIMC
Abubakar Hassan, Kaduna State Coordinator, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says underage Nigerians are now eligible for enrollment into National Identity Management System. Hassan disclosed this during an awareness and…
FEC okays N 15.7billion for Enugu-Anambra road project
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N15.7 billion for the completion of a road project that stretches from Enugu State to Anambra State. The Minister of…
Delta to hold two-day food festival to boost tourism —Commissioner
The Delta Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Emmanuel Chinye, says the state will hold a two-day food festival in November, to boost the state’s tourism sector. Chinye made…
Port Harcourt Airport management laments non-completion of alternative road
The management of Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday expressed concern over security risks associated with the non-completion of the alternative road linking adjoining communities. Mr Ojo Afolabi, the Regional…
Defection: Kaduna Assembly declares former Deputy Speaker’s seat vacant, one other
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday declared the seat of its former Deputy Speaker, Mr John Audu-Kwaturu vacant after he announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party…
Nigeria now has 91 political parties; INEC extends CVR to Aug 31
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday announced the registration of 23 new political parties, raising the number of registered parties in Nigeria to 91. The Commission in a…
Jubilation as Presidency orders overhaul, investigation of SARS
Nigerians were thrown into jubilation Tuesday when news of the Presidential order to overhaul the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police filtered into town. SARS has been in…
Lagos is third worst city to live on earth – The Economist
Lagos has been ranked as the third worst place to live on earth, according to The Economist latest survey of cities around the world. Damascus retained last place, followed by…
Alleged contempt: Court insists I-G must arrest INEC Chairman Mahmood
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday insisted that the Inspector-General of Police, must arrest and produce the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in court on…