Governors in Aso Rock, say, ‘we’ll spend more money to contain insecurity’
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is willing to spend more to help contain the insecurity ravaging the nation, adding it is against ethnic profiling of crime and criminality…
How Shell stole 2m barrels of crude oil; angry DPR demands refund
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has demonstrated an act of patriotism by compelling Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, to refund 2,081,678 barrels of crude oil said to have been…
FG to begin repatriation of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon, Niger, Chad
The Federal Government on Wednesday said all was set to begin repatriation of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon, Niger and Chad back home. Sen. Basheer Mohammed, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for…
Senate confirms Aghughu Adolphus as Auditor-General for the Federation
The Senate on Wednesday at plenary confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee Mr Aghughu Adolphus, for appointment as Auditor-General for the Federation. The confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration…
President Buhari seeks Senate approval for 2021 Police Trust Fund budget
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sought the consideration and approval of the Senate for the 2021 Police Trust Fund budget. Buhari’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President…
DPR intensifies surveillance, warns depot owners against hoarding of petroleum products
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has issued a warning to depot owners against hoarding of petroleum products in their facilities. Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR issued the warning in…
FAAN reopens runway at Lagos airport after removal of Azman Air grounded in the middle of runway
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reopened Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. This was after the removal of Azman Air’s Boeing 737-500 aircraft which was…
Kagara Abduction: Niger Governor Orders Immediate Closure Of Boarding Schools
The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has ordered the immediate closure of all boarding schools in the bandit ravaged areas of the state. Governor Bello gave the directive on…
Students’ abduction: Declare State of Emergency on security challenge – Senate urges FG
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the country due to the current security challenges. The Senate’s resolution was sequel to a Point…
PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDEMNS SCHOOL ABDUCTION IN NIGER STATE, DISPATCHES SECURITY OFFICALS TO THE STATE
President Muhammadu Buhari has received reports of the brazen attack on Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following which a yet to be ascertained number…