No fewer thaNEMA receives 102 stranded Nigerians from Libyan 102 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Libya were received on Wednesday by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lagos. The returnees were officially received by Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA, on behalf of the Federal Government, according to the agency’s statement made available to newsmen. The…
The elder statesman said he would recognise Tinubu as president when the courts affirm his victory. Chief Bode George has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the February 25 election, Atiku Abubakar would emerge victorious at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja. George who on Tuesday was a…
The Governor of Cross Rivers State, Bassey Otu, has prohibited the operations of commercial motorcycles, commonly referred to as Okada, within the city of Calabar. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the governor’s directive specifies that individuals who wish to utilise their motorcycles for commercial purposes may only do so in remote areas, away from the city…
Telecoms company, Airtel Nigeria has announced the launch of its 5G network meant to further enhance subscribers’ experience and provide improved connectivity. Speaking at the launch witnessed by the media and other critical stakeholders in the nation’s ICT sector in Lagos, on Monday, the Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz, stated that the launch…
By Femi Fani Kayode No leader or President in the history of our country has effected so many positive changes and reforms and appointed so many credible, decisive, courageous and effective people into key positions in his administration within THREE weeks of being sworn into office as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT). Today even his…
Egbetokun was decorated on Tuesday with his new IGP rank at a short ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima (R) and Mrs Egbetokun (L) decorate the new acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun (C) in Abuja on Tuesday, Jun Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun says he…
Fulani militants killed 46 Christians in attacks on villages in Benue state in southeastern Nigeria over a two-day period earlier this month. Morning Star News reports the so-called “herdsmen” invaded Imande Mbakange village in the early hours of June 3, killing 28 Christians, according to a press release from the Shitile Development Association. Then on…
The embattled CBN governor is praying for the court to enforce his right to liberty and freedom of movement, as there is no basis for his continuous detention. The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday approached the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, challenging his detention by…
The new IGP replaces Usman Baba, who was appointed as the Inspector General of Police by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021. Vice President Kashim Shettima decorates the new acting Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun in Abuja on Tuesday The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has decorated the newly-appointed Inspector General of police, Kayode Egbetokun…
The Centre for Crisis Communication, CCC, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with the mandate to engage in crisis information and communication management, wishes to express its heartfelt delight over the appointment of the National Security Adviser (NSA), and a new set of Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,…
