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Police recruitment: IGP debunks South East marginalisation rumour
By Praise Necherem
The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has dismissed speculations that people from the South East region are not adequately represented at the last police recruitment exercise.
IGP…
Delta CJ calls for political will to implement criminal justice
By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba
The Delta State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Marshal Umukoro, has advocated for strong will to drive and implement the reform contained in the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, which had been…
Buhari appoints Pondei to replace Nunieh as NDDC Ag MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of
Prof. Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei as the Acting Managing Director of Niger
Delta Development Commission, NDDC following sacking of Barrister Joi Nunieh.
This was contained in a…
Wike faults Immigration’s demand of BVN for issuance of e-passport
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has criticized the request
for Bank Verification Number (BVN) for issuance of an electronic-passport by
the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
Governor Wike, who lauded the service for introducing the…
NAPTIP nabs 2 suspects in A/Ibom
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has apprehended two suspects for human trafficking in Akwa Ibom.This is is contained in statement issued by the Agency and signed by the Uyo Zonal…
ECOWAS transit trade: Nigeria Customs Service wants neighbouring countries’ compliance
The Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday said that the government would continue to engage neighbouring countries on the need to comply with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols on transit trade.
Its…
2023: BMO to support candidate with Nigerian agenda
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), says it will support any candidate who has a strong philosophy, ideology and feasible Nigerian agenda for the upcoming elections in 2023.
BMO Chairman, Mr Niyi Akinsiju, said this on Monday,…
Pentecostal bishop fetes 1000 widows, indigent students
By Phil Okose, Onitsha
No fewer than 1000 widows and scores of indigent students have
benefited from the empowerment programme of female Bishop Edith
Elisha
Ezenekwe, the Presiding Bishop of Brethren Gathering Ministry,
Obosi,…
Anambra traditional rulers to tackle youth’s restiveness, unemployment
By Gabriel Chy Alonta
The Traditional Rulers Council,
Anambra State, said it has plans to join hands with other stakeholders in
tackling youth restiveness across communities in the state.
The chairman of the council and…
Valentine day: Emulate St Valentine – CLO
By Phil Okose, Onitsha
Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, the Anambra
State Chairman of the Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, has urged Nigerians to
emulate the sacrificial and selfless life of Saint Valentine as they mark
Valentine Day…
Akwuegbu: Yobo’s Eagles job well deserved
By Sab Osuji
Benedict Akwuegbu, a former Nigeria international striker has voiced his support for the appointment of Joseph Yobo as Super Eagles Assistant coach, saying it was well deserved, Orient Sports reports.
Nigeria…
Creative and smart dresses to rock the Valentine’s Day
By Chinelo Nwangene
Valentine's Day is here again; it doesn’t matter how and where you plan
to celebrate it. What matters is the amazing outfits you display anywhere you
find yourself that very day. Looking
creative and smart…
Bill to establish School of Nursing scales second reading in Edo assembly
A Bill for a law to establish the School of Nursing, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, on Tuesday scaled second reading on the floor of the Edo House of Assembly.
Leading the debate for the consideration and passage of the bill,…
Youths call for unity among Bayesa oil communities to fast track development
By Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa
Mr. Torke Ekpetun, youth president of Agbidiama community, Ekeremor LGA in Bayelsa, has advocated peace amongst oil communities to attract development and improve the standard of living of the…
Appeal Court establishment: Former Anambra AG commends Bulkachuwa, Obi, Obiano …says Government is…
By Phil Okose Onitsha
For the actualization of a division of the Court of Appeal in Anambra State, the President of Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Adamu
Bulkachuwa yesterday received commendation from a former Attorney
General…