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Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps Boboye Oyeyemi, has cautioned those leading convoy vehicles to always respect traffic rules, especially when they get to congested traffic areas. Oyeyemi, according to a statement by FRSC spokesman Bisi Kazeem, gave the caution while reviewing the 2019 end of year first phase patrol yesterday. The Corps […]
There are indications that poverty rate in Nigeria could become worse, with up to thirty million more people falling into the extreme poverty trap in the next ten years. This statement was contained in a report obtained by newsmen from World Bank in its latest Nigeria Economic Update. According to the World Bank, the only […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has been told to take action to prevent further killing of citizens by terrorist groups in the country. Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Antonio José Canhandula, says the UN was deeply concerned about reports that civilians have been executed and others abducted by an armed group in Borno State and other parts of […]
President Buhari says the country’s resources would be judiciously used for the benefit of all. He stated this yesterday when he received the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria , and residents of the FCT who paid him Christmas homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]
The Department of State Services, the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and Femi Falana, counsel to Omoyele Sowore, have till the end of today to submit their testimonies on the detained activist Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele said the memoranda are expected today at the […]
Akwa Ibom State Government has cleared the air over a statement credited to the Alafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi the third ,currently trending in the social Media space which seems to suggest that Governor Udom Emmanuel reported former Governor Akpabio to the EFCC in 2015. A statement by Chief press Secretary to Governor Udom Emmanuel, […]
To ensure safer roads during the festive periods and beyond, the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed thirty five thousand, four hundred and fifty personnel, including Special marshals across the country for the 2019 Ember Months Campaigns. The Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, who stated this in a statement today, said eight hundred and […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has given kudos to Chadian Forces for their contributions to the counter-insurgency campaign in the Lake Chad Basin. Chad, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Benin are part of the regional force fighting Boko Haram insurgents under the Multinational Joint Task Force. Represented by the Minister of Defence,Retired Major General Bashir Magashi, during an […]
National Broadcasting Commission is seeking intensified efforts by the Federal Government towards promoting news literacy and strong professional journalism in Nigeria. NBC Director-General, Ishaq Modibbo-Kawu, who made the call at the 2019 Annual World Human Rights Day in Lagos, identified fake news and sophisticated disinformation campaigns as challenges in a democratic system. Modibbo-Kawu, represented by […]
The Presidency has once again justified the re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the DSS saying millions of Nigerians are not bothered. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said this during a TV programme in Lagos. Adesina was reacting to the outrage that greeted the violent re-arrest of Sowore […]
