The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, is intervening in the ongoing face-off between the Police Service Commission, and the Nigeria Police Force. After concluding the recruitment exercise, the PSC on June 4 released the list of 10,000 successful applicants for constable and specialist cadre roles in the Nigeria Police Force. Eleven days later,Continue reading "Minister steps into IG, PSC row over constable recruitment By Solomon Adeniyi"
Police Confirm Eight Dead In Borno Suicide Bombing, 15 Injured
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that eight people were killed and fifteen others sustained various degrees of injuries following a bomb explosion in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Police Public Relations Officer ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso reported that the tragic incident occurred on June 29, 2024, at approximately 15:40 hours.Continue reading "Police Confirm Eight Dead In Borno Suicide Bombing, 15 Injured"
Imminent Mass Hunger Looms In Nigeria’s North-East Over Funding Gap – UN
The United Nations has issued a warning about the escalating food insecurity crisis in Nigeria's northeastern region, which is grappling with the devastating impacts of ongoing insurgency. According to the UN's resident coordinator, the humanitarian agency is facing critical challenges in securing the necessary funding to address the severe food shortages that threaten to triggerContinue reading "Imminent Mass Hunger Looms In Nigeria’s North-East Over Funding Gap – UN"
EMIRS APPOINTED BY GANDUJE WERE LIKE COMMISSIONERS –NNPP CHAIR
The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, said the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and four other first class Emirs of Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi were like commissioners appointed by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to assist in winning the 2023 elections. Dungurawa, who made thisContinue reading "EMIRS APPOINTED BY GANDUJE WERE LIKE COMMISSIONERS –NNPP CHAIR"
Nigerians Should Be Fair To This Poor Man, Tinubu Because Every Economy Has Challenges – Shettima
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has asked Nigerians to be "fair to this poor man" referring to President Bola Tinubu, saying no economy globally is not experiencing difficulties. Shettima also dismissed insinuations about Tinubu’s health, saying his principal is a man full of ideas. President Tinubu had during the Democracy Day celebration last month missed hisContinue reading "Nigerians Should Be Fair To This Poor Man, Tinubu Because Every Economy Has Challenges – Shettima"
Father remanded for defiling eight-year-old daughter By Peter Dada
A Family Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a man, Mufutau Taiwo, for allegedly defiling his eight-year-old daughter. The 35-year-old defendant was arrested by policemen for committing the offence at Ayedun Quarters, Akure, a few weeks ago. He was later charged in court on one count charge of rape.Continue reading "Father remanded for defiling eight-year-old daughter By Peter Dada"
Nigerian Government Urged To End EFCC Operatives’ Brutality, Unprofessional Conducts
A media practitioner, Mr. Akinrinlola Olumide, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to caution the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its brutality of Nigerians and a series of reported unprofessional conducts. Olumide was reacting to the recent action of the EFCC operatives in the assault of a female staff and otherContinue reading "Nigerian Government Urged To End EFCC Operatives’ Brutality, Unprofessional Conducts "
New Service Scheme: HND Holders To Be Appointed Graduate Assistants By Isaiah Benjamin
In the new scheme of service approved for Nigerian Polytechnics, holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with good grades can now be appointed as Academic Staff (Graduate Assistants) like their degree counterparts. This was disclosed during the formal presentation of the new Schemes of Service to the Polytechnic stakeholders by the Executive Secretary of theContinue reading "New Service Scheme: HND Holders To Be Appointed Graduate Assistants By Isaiah Benjamin"
State Governors Can’t Dictate What To Pay As Minimum Wage And Keep Workers In Poverty – NLC Fumes
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it categorically rejected the attempt by some governors to arbitrarily determine the minimum wage for workers, stating that the approach would exacerbate poverty and insecurity in the country. In a statement released on Friday, the NLC responded to recent comments made by governors seeking to pay workers whateverContinue reading "State Governors Can’t Dictate What To Pay As Minimum Wage And Keep Workers In Poverty – NLC Fumes"
I May Be Killed If Ransom Is Not Paid Quickly – Abducted Catholic Priest Begs For Help From Bandits’ Camp
The abducted Catholic priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara state, Mikah Suleiman, has pleaded with well-meaning Nigerians to help save his life. Suspected bandits had kidnapped the parish priest, Suleiman last Saturday, June 22, 2024. The spokesperson of Zamfara State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, had said the priest was kidnapped around 3amContinue reading "I May Be Killed If Ransom Is Not Paid Quickly – Abducted Catholic Priest Begs For Help From Bandits’ Camp"
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