The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Mustapha Mohammed Bala has issued a statement, warning young Nigerians who applied to be recruited as constables to be wary of scammers. The Zone has invited successful candidates from Akwa Ibom and Cross River State in the last Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 2022/2023 to report for the Medical Screening…
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted state pardon to no fewer than 43 inmates serving jail terms across the various correctional centres in the state. The clemency by the governor was given to commemorate his inauguration on Monday, as well as his efforts in sustaining and enhancing reformative justice in the state. With…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled what he discussed with Flutter wave to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. He stated this in his statement after meeting the management teams of Flutter wave and Alami Capital in the presidential villa at the weekend. In a statement released on his official account on social media, Tinubu said their…
By Yetunde Oke A veteran journalist, Prince Ade Adeloye, has urged owners of media organisations to prioritise the welfare of journalists as a means to ensure objectivity in the media profession. Prince Adeloye, made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM programme, “Grey Hair,” which profiles the past lives of the elderly. According to Prince…
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners. The Commission also elevated 100 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police. According to a statement on Friday, by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the new Deputy Commissioners are; Emmanuel Deenom, Olufemi…
By Micheal Adeyemo The former Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr. Bode Oladipo, has advised Nigerians, particularly retired civil servants, to be mindful of factors that could lead to stress. Dr. Oladipo gave the advice while speaking at the first general meeting of the year of Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Saviour Enyiekere as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission for a five-year renewable term. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. According to the statement, Enyiekere, until his…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has summoned the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho and NPA’s contractors over alleged defective Public Private Partnership, PPP, concessions and lease agreements. The Chairman, House Committee on Public Assets, Ademorin Kuye who made this known during an interview with Newsmen, said the arrangements…
The Federal Government has terminated the 98km Oyo-Ogbomoso Road contract awarded to RCC Construction Company. The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders’ Engagement in Ibadan, themed Enhancing Federal Roads in Oyo State: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions. Umahi stated that the project was long overdue but…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relinquish his position as the Minister of Petroleum. The organization argued that the role should be occupied by a qualified expert who can drive much-needed reforms in the sector. This was contained in a press statement issued…