NDLEA Interceptes 40ft Trailer Load of Skunk in Abuja

NDLEA Interceptes 40ft Trailer Load of Skunk in Abuja

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a 40foot trailer load of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilograms has The interception happened while the skunk were being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja for onward distribution to some Northern states A statement on Sunday by the NDLEA Spokesperson, Femi […]

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Deputy Speaker Congratulates New President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday congratulates Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his unanimous election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former senator representing Rivers East Senatorial Zone, was elected by the General Assembly of the apex socio-cultural organization of Ndigbo in Enugu State on Friday. Kalu in a statement commends the organization and the South East Governors' […]

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Police Set February 1 For Enforcement Of 3rd Party Vehicle Insurance

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the enforcement of the relevant laws on third-party insurance. IGP Egbetokun who affirms the importance of third-party insurance stated this on Friday when he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and team on a courtesy visit. The Police boss according to a statement […]

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NPF Says Theft of N1.09bn From Enugu State Government is False

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Friday categorically dismiss the false narrative and rumour circulating online about an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of one point zero nine billion naira. The police in a statement says this assertion is completely unfounded. The statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi says there has been no hacking of the Enugu […]

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Economy

NAICOM, Fire Service to integrate insurance into building safety checklists

By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid to boost insurance penetration in Nigeria, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Federal Fire Service has met to review and strengthen their partnership. A statement from NAICOM said the Federal Fire Service, as a key member of the committee on insurance of public buildings and buildings under construction, has agreed to integrate Fire Insurance Policy into their checklist. It stated that the partnership […]

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National Assembly

House PAC Raises Concerns Over 2024 Budget Capital Implementation

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has expressed concern at the low implementation of the capital component of the 2024 budget. This is according to the Chairman of the committee Bamidele Salam, who decried the 25 percent implementation level of the budget has revealed by the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Shakirat Madein. Representative Salam had led the committee on a interactive engagement at […]

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Reps Laments Poor Budgetary Release to Ministry of Environment

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Environment on Thursday decried the low release of funds to the Ministry of Environment. According to the committee, this has led to several missed opportunities to address environmental challenges facing the country. This is as the Minister of Environment, Abbas Balarabe Lawal, told the committee that it installed about 2,200 units of solar street lights in communities in 2024. Speaking at […]

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PSC Appoints Towuru As DIG To Represent South-South Zone

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission has appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Jonathan Towuru, AIG Zone 6, Calabar, as Deputy Inspector General of Police. He will be replacing DIG Daniel Sokari Pedro, DIG ICT and representing the South South Geopolitical Zone in the Police Management Team. Towuru who was born on 6th December, 1965 at Ouwodo kpokpo olomu town Ughelli South LGA Delta State will now represent […]

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Abuja Steel Denies Involvement In Purchase Of Stolen Manholes

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Management of Abuja Steel company has refuted allegations linking it to the purchase and smelting of stolen manhole covers. Coming on the heels of reports on several social media sites and press channels, the organization said the allegations are entirely baseless and inconsistent with its core values and established operational principles. Recall that 50 suspects were paraded by Federal Capital Territory Police Command for allegedly stealing […]

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