Kogi Jailbreak: Some Fleeing Inmates Were Apprehended By Fulani Herders – Commissioner
Kogi commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo has disclosed some inmates who escaped during a recent jailbreak in the state were apprehended by Fulani herdsmen. Recall that gunmen, on Monday, attacked…
Nigeria Needs Strong Institutions, Not Powerful Individuals — Shina Peller
Shina Peller, lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola federal constituency at the house of representatives, has called for strengthening of institutions instead of individuals. The lawmaker made this call while speaking on Saturday…
Hoodlums Invade Lagos Streets, Loot Shops, Injure Many
Suspected hoodlums on Sunday invaded some streets in the Mushin area of Lagos, looting shops in the area. The armed faction was said to have come all the way from…
States Must be Empowered To Harness Resources, Revenues For Development – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, has insisted that states must be allowed to harness their resources and generate revenues, including value-added tax (VAT) collection, for development purposes. This is…
‘Power Can’t Remain in North Forever’ — Shina Peller Tells Baba-Ahmed
A member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency in Oyo state, Shina Peller has said power cannot remain in northern region forever. The lawmaker stated this in reaction to remarks made by…
Why We Can’t Yet Name And Shame Sponsors of Terrorism – Malami
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), has explained why the government cannot name and shame suspected financiers of terrorism yet. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Umar Gwandu,…
How Youths in Digital Businesses Are Driving Investment To Nigeria – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said youths in digital skills businesses contribute significantly to driving investment to Nigeria. VP, while speaking on Thursday at the sixth edition of the Kaduna investment summit…
Nigeria Still An Investor’s Dream Despite Challenges – Aregbesola
Minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola says despite the challenges the country is facing, it still remains a dream location for investors. The minister stated this on Friday, while delivering an…
Why Civil Servants in Nigeria Should Retire At Age 70 – Cleric
The Federal Government has been urged to review the retirement age for civil servants in Nigeria to 70 years. Rev. Fr. Godfrey Gopep, the Parish Priest of St. Finbarr’s Catholic…
South’s Insistence on Power Shift Unconstitutional – Northern Governors
The northern governors’ forum has said the insistence of their southern counterparts, that presidency must shift to the south, contradicts the provisions of the constitution. The goveenors stated this on…