Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Uniforms Sale to Terrorists
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian […]
Reps Pass Constitution Bill to Establish State Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria, marking a major step in efforts to reform the country’s security architecture. The bill was approved on Thursday after the House adopted the report of its Committee on Constitution Review during consideration in the Committee […]
Reps Pass Bill For Federal Fisheries College In Rivers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to establish the Federal College of Fisheries Technology and Marine Engineering in Ngo, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s blue economy and expanding technical education. The bill was approved on Thursday after the House adopted […]
Senate Cracks Down On MDAs Skipping Budget Defence
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has vowed to impose tougher sanctions on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that fail to honour invitations to defend their budgets or participate in legislative oversight, warning that persistent defiance will no longer be tolerated. The resolution followed a motion moved on Thursday by the Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Court Jails Oyo School Kidnap Suspects for Life
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three men linked to the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid, Yunusa Musa (alias Yunusa Bin Musa), and […]
Minority Walks Out As Reps Pass State Police Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday staged a walkout during plenary after the chamber passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police, alleging that the process violated constitutional provisions and the House Standing Orders. Addressing journalists after the session, Chairman of the Minority Caucus, Frederick Agbedi, […]
Rep Garba Vows Dialogue To End Farmer-Herder Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Inuwa Garba, has pledged to champion peace initiatives and convene a national dialogue to tackle Nigeria’s lingering farmer-herder crisis following his inauguration as a Global Peace Ambassador. Garba, who represents Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency of Gombe State, made the commitment in Abuja after receiving the […]
Ogun Assembly Clears Ex-Speaker of Embezzlement Allegation
Ogun Assembly Clears Ex-Speaker of Embezzlement Allegation By Oluwakemi Kindness The Ogun State House of Assembly has cleared former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of an embezzlement allegation linked to his removal from office in 2024. The Assembly also converted Oluomo’s impeachment to a resignation during Wednesday’s plenary at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, […]
Osun Guber: Ooni Calls for Peace
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged political parties, candidates and supporters to shun violence and embrace peace ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The monarch made the appeal on Tuesday when the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, the party’s governorship […]
CBN Retain Rates As Cardoso Says Economy Remains Resilient
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the country’s economy remains resilient despite mounting global uncertainties. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who srated this on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, attributed the performance to reforms implemented by both the fiscal and monetary […]