Author: Joey Shekwonuzhibo
The Human Rights Writers’ Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, is accusing security forces in Plateau state of ‘collusion and compromise’ in the fight against insecurity in Plateau state.They body says the calculated genocide on Plateau people is one the Federal Government had failed to arrest under the counter-terrorism law of Nigeria despite terrorist wielding sophisticated weapons […]
Organized Labour is demanding N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, confirmed the development yesterday. The new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the Trade Union […]
Following the announcement of the planned release of a new National Identification Number in the country by the Federal Government last week, the National Identity Management Çommission, NIMC has provided further clarifications on the proposed identification card. In a statement released and signed by Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, the new National Identity Card […]
President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the Federal, State governments, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national goal. The President made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos. Led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the delegation included Senate […]
The Federal Government has traced fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, to Kenya, following his escape from custody in Nigeria. Following the development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the International Criminal Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Kenyan Police Service have engaged in talks to quicken Anjarwalla’s extradition. It was gathered that Anjarwalla, whose […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever within one week across the country. The NCDC said this in a situation report published on its website Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness transmitted to humans through contact with food or household […]
As the recent hike in electricity tariff continues to stir controversies, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, claims the Federal Government is subsidizing electricity despite the recent hike in tariff for Band A customers. In a televised interview, the minister says the government has about N1.8trillion to pay in electricity subsidy for 2024. Adelabu insists […]
The Commissioner of Police Plateau Command, CP Hassan Yabanet, has expressed gratitude to Plateau residents for their support towards the State Police Command in the recent arrest of two-armed robbery suspects in Mavo Community of Wase Local Government Area of the State. The CP said, acting on a credible intelligence relating to the robbery incident […]
The police command in Kano State says the Divisional Police Office in Nasarawa Local Government Area has been gutted by fire. The state Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, disclosed that the incident occurred in the early hours of today. He says in spite of prompt response by the State Fire Service, the fire incident festered. […]
27/1/2024 By Gilbert Joseph Concerned by the wave of attacks in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has urged troops of Operation Hakorin Damisa to immediately bring an end to the menace. Speaking on Saturday, 27th January, 2024, Gen. Lagbaja expressed confidence in the abilities […]
