The authorities of the Nigeria Police have removed Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Mr. Chris Ezike, over the outcome of the ward congress of the All Progressive Congress (APC) held at the weekend. In the contest, Governor Rochas Okorocha…
Day: May 9, 2018
RELEASE JANG FROM EFCC CUSTODY – PDP DEMANDS
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate the arrest of Senator Jonah Jang from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. The party said that the action of the anti-graft agency not…
ELECTION SPENDING THREATENS NAIRA STABILITY – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that the economy faces inflation and financial stability risks over the short-to medium-term if expected huge election spending is not checked. CBN Deputy Governor (Corporate Services) Adamu Edward Lamtek explained in his…
NIGERIAN MIGRANTS SUE ITALY FOR RETURNING THEM TO LIBYA
Seventeen Nigerian migrants who survived a deadly sea crossing last year have filed a lawsuit against Italy for violating their rights by supporting Libya’s efforts to return them to North Africa, their lawyers said on Tuesday. Seventeen Nigerian migrants who…
REPORT ON MACE SNATCHING READY – SARAKI
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday announced that the report detailing the circumstances surrounding the incident of April 18, when thugs invaded the Senate chamber and made away with the mace, is ready. Saraki also inaugurated a joint committee of the…
LET THE PRESIDENCY TELL THE WORLD WHAT THEY HAVE DONE TO DEEPEN OUR DEMOCRACY – SECONDUS
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus says that he or other members of his party being maligned and harassed by despotic APC administration are not afraid of Nigerian law because they believe in the rule…
IG TO FINALLY APPEAR BEFORE SENATE WEDNESDAY
After ignoring the summons of the National Assembly, the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, is expected to appear before the Senate Wednesday to brief the lawmakers on efforts being made by the police to quell the rising…
ADESINA: ONLY BUHARI CAN REVEAL HIS AILMENT
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said that the president is the only person who can reveal his ailment or details about his health. He made the remark during a phone-in-interview on the…
HATE SPEECH: SULTAN CAUTIONS POLITICIANS
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, on Tuesday warned politicians against making hate speeches in the country. The Sultan told the Nigerian political elite that…
KILLINGS: SENATE SUMMONS SECURITY, SERVICE CHIEFS, CUSTOMS BOSS, OTHERS
Politicians responsible for proliferation of illegal firearms—Sen Shehu Worried by the escalation in killings across the country, due largely to the proliferation of dangerous firearms, the Senate has summoned the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, National Security Adviser,…