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Federal Government Commends ILO For Continued Support

By: Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for all the support extended to Nigeria over the years on numerous programmes. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the commendation when he received the ILO Country Director, Vanessa Phala, and other top officials on a courtesy visit to him. A statement signed by Patience Onuobia, Head, Press and Public Relations at the Labour Ministry said Dingyadi also appreciated the cordial relationship between […]

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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 says Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 […]

January 10, 2025 13 1 2

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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 State Government's account, and the allegations of a theft amounting […]

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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 is expected to have far-reaching benefits, including improved settlement for […]

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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 the office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The […]

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National Assembly

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 the budget defence of the Ministry, Chairman of the Committee, […]

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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 the Zone in the Police Management Team. He previously served […]

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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 manhole covers and lighting, among other items. But a statement […]

January 7, 2025 16 1

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Bomb Explosion In FCT Islamiyya School Kills Two – FCT Police

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says a bomb explosion on Monday at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT has left two dead. The command says upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilized to the scene. A statement on Monday by the command […]

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