By Israel Adebiyi The Edo State Government has banned the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Drivers on Wheel in the State with immediate effect. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG) Umar Musa Ikhilor,…

By Israel Adebiyi Commercial interests including the Central Bank Nigeria, United Bank for Africa and other banks and commercial buildings on the Akpakpava/Ring Road axis of the Benin-Asaba Expressway have been given a seven-day ultimatum to remove their buildings or faced demolition. The undated eviction notice was seen pasted on perimeter fences, gates, and walls…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, presided over the swearing in of the two recently appointed commissioners and a member of Borno State Judicial Council Commission. Justice Kashim Zannah, the Chief Judge of Borno State, administered the oath of office and allegiance in an event held on Wednesday at the Government House in Maiduguri. The…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India have agreed to intensify their efforts in the fight against shipment of illicit drugs between the two countries especially the illegal flow of opioids such as tramadol and codeine-based syrup to Nigeria from the South Asian country. This was part…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with the support of Taiwan Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria has empowered 11 indigent victims of human rights violation with a total amount of N1 million. The empowerment programme is meant to boost the socio-economic well-being of the beneficiaries, who have been identified and verified by the Commission as…

By Barikui Felix The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), agency responsible for the clean-up of oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland has said that it is disposed to providing platforms for stakeholders feedback that would help in the conceptualisation and implementation of policies and programmes that meet public expectations in line with the recommendations of the United…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has emphasized the need for enhanced coordination among all the police authorities in West Africa for efficient security and for de-escalation of the current security threats in the region. Speaking at a workshop for senior officials and representatives from across ECOWAS member states to discuss progress,…