The Senate on Wednesday passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Amendment bill. The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions at plenary on Wednesday. The amendment empowers AMCON to amongst others take possession, […]
Day: April 28, 2021
Police confirm release of abducted Benue University students
The Benue Police Command has said that the three abducted students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), regained freedom on Tuesday night unhurt. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, told newsmen on Wednesday in Makurdi that no ramson was paid for their release. The […]
Ondo judicial Panel on police brutality recommends over N755 million for claims, others
The Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality and other related matters in Ondo State has recommended the payment of over N755 million as petitioners claim, and other monetary recommendations. The Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and Other Related Matters was inaugurated by Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Oct. 20, […]
Ambassador pledges to boost Nigeria – Zambia ties
The newly designated Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Nwanne Ominyi has pledged to ensure an increase and more fruitful bilateral relationship between the two countries. Speaking during a reception in his honour by his friends in Abuja Tuesday, Ominyi noted that the two countries already had a robust relationship […]
Osinbajo cautions on conflict,says Nigeria cannot afford another civil war
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says Nigeria cannot afford another civil war because the consequences will be detrimental for the country. Osinbajo said this at an interactive forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra governorship aspirants, organised by the state chapter of APC Patriots in Abuja. “The thing about the kind […]
Abducted residents of Oyo community regain freedom
The owner of Agbo Hotel, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Mr Oyedokun Oyeniyi, his wife, Busayo Oyedokun and seven others that were kidnapped on Saturday have been released by their abductors. The victims were reportedly released on Tuesday after payment of an undisclosed ransom. The Police Public Relations Officer in the […]
Senate erupts, unites against vicious Insecurity cycle
The Senate in Tuesday’s plenary resolved to call on the Security Agents to send adequate personne and equipmentl to communites in NIger state captured by Boko Haram terrorists. The resolution came after emotion- laden eruptions among lawmakers of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and the opposition party the PDP […]
IPOB makes strident clarification, demands renaming of Imo Government House,others after slain Commander
The Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has demanded rechristening of the Government House and others for immortalization of its fallen Eastern Security Network ESN commander, Ikonso. Ikonso and 6 members of his team were killed by a combined team of security operatives , the Army,DSS and the Police on […]
NGE condemns suspension of Channels TV Programme ,accuses NBC of double standard
The Nigerian Guild of Editors( NGE ) has condemned the threat issued to Channels Television by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, over an interview with the spokesperson of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Emmanuel Powerful. Powerful had featured on Channels programme “Politics Today” on Sunday April 25, […]