Month: July 2024
Lagos State Police Command Announces Major Breakthrough in Kidnapping Plot
Ikeja, Lagos – July 5, 2024 At a press briefing held on Friday, July 5, 2024, the Lagos State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade, announced a significant victory against a notorious kidnapping gang in Lagos. The gang had been plotting to abduct several high-net-worth individuals in the city. Commissioner…
Rivers State House of Assembly Heads to Supreme Court Against Amaewhule-Led Lawmakers
…Says no two Assemblies as Amaewhule and co are no longer lawmakers …Asks INEC to conduct bye election to fill vacant seats …Bills on emergency management, state transport system pass first reading The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, has announced that the Assembly is appealing a recent judgment…
Minister of Works Announces Commencement of 1000km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway Project
The Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi, has announced that the initial phase of the ambitious 1000km Sokoto-Badagry super highway project will begin in Kebbi State. The project is set to be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August. During a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi to discuss…
President Bola Tinubu announced on Thursday that his government aims to inject N2 trillion into the economy within the next six months.
President Tinubu made this statement during the inauguration of his Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), consisting of representatives from various sectors of society and the economy. During the inauguration, the President shared the results of his assessment of the fast-tracked stabilization and progress plan. In a session with reporters at the State House following the…
Yakubu Dogara Reveals Salary and Allowances During Tenure as Speaker
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed the financial details of his tenure, revealing that he received a total allowance of 25 million naira alongside a monthly salary of 400,000 naira. Dogara made these revelations during a public address, aiming to provide transparency and clarity on the financial benefits he…
Succour As Ogun Govt Set To Begin Massive Roads Rehabilitation, Reconstruction
Motorists and residents of Ogun State can look forward to improved infrastructure as the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration embarks on an extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of numerous roads across the state. Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, announced that the rehabilitation efforts will be prioritized based on fund availability and the economic significance of the…
Ogun State Police Command Swift Action on Governor’s Directive: A Reassurance of Resident Safety
In a commendable display of efficiency and dedication, the Ogun State Police Command has successfully executed a daring rescue operation, resulting in the safe return of three Indian nationals and one Nigerian who were kidnapped on June 30 along the Ilisan axis of the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway. This resolute action, bolstered by the unwavering support…
#Japa: Governor Oyebanji Pledges Good Governance to Combat Brain Drain in Ekiti
…As Youths Endorse Governor for Second Term Ado Ekiti, Nigeria – The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has vowed to use the principles of good governance to curb the frequent migration of youths abroad and to other states perceived as more economically viable. Speaking at an interactive session titled ‘Youths Let’s Talk With BAO’…
Serious Assault on Police Officers: Suspects Arrested as CP Fayoade Orders Immediate Trial of Arresting Officers for Unprofessional Conduct
Lagos, Nigeria — The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni, has ordered the immediate commencement of an orderly room trial for the police officers involved in a viral video showing them assaulting a suspect who was resisting arrest. On July 2, 2024, officers from the Alausa Division of the Lagos State…
EFCC Warns Promoters of Planned Protest
Abuja, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding a planned protest allegedly orchestrated by a shadowy group. This group has been actively campaigning on social media, recruiting impressionable young Nigerians, including students, to participate in a protest against the Commission. The EFCC has identified this campaign as…