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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has refuted reports alleging that its leadership is responsible for the non-payment of promotion arrears and the diversion of funds meant for personnel welfare, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesman of the Corps, Afolabi Babawale, the Corps…
The Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, has confirmed the death of three persons in a multiple road crash that occurred in Auchi, over the weekend. Matthew who attributed the accident to brake failure, disclosed that it involved a Dangote truck and three other vehicles, including a Mercedes…
Sudanese Government War Against Rebels Sudanese government has said the war against the rebel group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is at its end as major factors are now against the militias. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nigeria, Mr Ahmed…
Assembly Members Ensure Law Against GBV is Passed In Nigeria. Stella Peters The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has promoted ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria, calling on the Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to ensure that the law is passed in all states. He made this call on…
UN Coordinator Leads March Against Violence on Women Stella Peters The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mohammed Fall, led some prominent women activists in a march on the major streets of the Nigerian capital city of Abuja on Saturday to demand the end of violence against women. The march was part of activities marking the 16…
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed grave concern over the Federal Government’s planned implementation of a 5% surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the recently gazetted Nigeria Tax Act. A statement on Thursday by AAN Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, read: “While we acknowledge the need for innovative revenue generation strategies…
CAPPA Commends Lagos on Adiyan II water Treatment Plant Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has applauded the Lagos State Government for showing its deep concern for its citizens by funding critical water infrastructure in the state, particularly the Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant. According to a statement issued over…
By Uko Okon The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals, Hon. Gaza Gbefwi has called for urgent policy action to harness Nigeria’s critical minerals, essential for the global clean energy transition. Speaking at the National Extractives Dialogue (NED) 2025 in Uyo on Wednesday, the Chairman emphasised the need for a coordinated…
Rivers APC kicks as Fubara signs 2025 Appropriation Bill into law Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt. Sequel to the presentation of the Rivers State 2025 Appropriation Bill before the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and subsequent passage of the same into law, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state have…
No Time Limit For Stay Of Police Officers In Any Jurisdiction~Rivers CP Prince Woke, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has disclosed that there is no time limit for Police officers’ stays in a particular jurisdiction. CP Adepoju made the disclosure on Thursday, January 30th,2025, during Citizens Engagement On Police…