Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated the establishment of State police as the ultimate solution to Nigeria's security crisis. He made the call in Abuja at a one day dialogue on the establishment of State police organized by the House of Representives with the theme "Pathways to Peace': Reimagining Policing in Nigeria" According to him, the issue of state police is no longer negotiable, pointing out that there was […]
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has suggested merging the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, into a department within the Nigeria Police Force, rather than establishing a State Police system. He made this proposal during the National Dialogue on State Policing, jointly organized by the House of Representatives and the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in Abuja. Represented by […]
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, has called on stakeholders to provide a framework that will dispel the fear of abuse of state police by governors. The speaker made the call at a one day national dialogue on state policing, with the theme: “Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria” in Abuja. Dr. Abbas said that there was need to proceed with caution as some Nigerians continue […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has summoned the owner of a Chinese Supermarket who allegedly denied Nigerians from patronizing the supermarket. Speaking during a fact finding mission to the Chinese Supermarket located along Airport Road, Abuja, the Director, Surveillance and Investigation in FCCPC, Mrs Boladale Adeyinka said the move was in reaction to a viral video during the weekend about a Nigerian lady who was descriminated from […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has called on state governments to partner the Federal government in boosting the mining sector. Dr. Alake made the call when he hosted the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule in his office in Abuja. The minister emphasised that the investment of the state in the construction of a lithium factory and efforts to secure the mining environment in Nasarawa underscores the commitment […]
Eberechi Suzette Wike, wife of FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has been promoted from the Rivers High Court to the Court of Appeal. Out of the 89 judges nominated for promotion following the retirement of some senior jurists, only 22 judges were selected to fill available positions. Chief Justice of Nigeria Kayode Ariwoola approved Mrs Wike’s name and 21 others on the priority list sent to President Tinubu for appointment. The […]
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has described as reprehensible and repugnant the murder of Abia-born businessman, Emmanuel Okocha by a police officer in Aba. In a statement, Mr. Kalu says the police authorities must ensure that justice is served and the said officer brought to book if found culpable. Wondering why the officer jettisoned professionalism, the deputy Speaker says Nigerian laws are against the twin offenses […]
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, has pledged continuous support to relevant agencies of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. FCTA, to foster synergy aimed at boosting revenue generation in the FCT. The Acting Executive Chairman of the Service, Mr Haruna Abdullahi stated this while handing over office furniture and computers to the Department of Development Control through the Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, AMMC, in Abuja. […]
The Senator representing Kano South, Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila has sympathised with families of the 11 persons who lost their lives in an auto crash along Kano-Maiduguri federal Highway on Friday. In a statement he personally signed, Senator Sumaila expresses grief over the demise of the 11 people, regretting that Kano-Maiduguri road has remained a death trap to many road users. According to him the over 550 kilometre dualization project was […]
