The National Boundary Commission, NBC, has said that its efforts have resulted in establishing single borderlines between Katsina/Jigawa, Katsina/Kaduna and Katsina/Kano States. Mr. Adamu Adaji, NBC’s Director-General, disclosed this on Tuesday in Katsina at a joint meeting of officials of Katsina, Zamfara and Kano over interstate boundary demarcation. Adaji said, “The Commission’s previous efforts resulted…
The House of Representatives has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA) and other security agencies to deploy all necessary machineries to Anambra State in order to contain the menace of insecurity in the State. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep Chris Azugbogu (PDP-Anambra) on the floor of the…
Gabriel Suswam, former governor of Benue state, says Nigeria may cease to exist in another 10 years if the leaders do not rise up to rescue the country from its present condition. Speaking at a book lunch in Abuja on Saturday, Suswam noted that the country is drifting apart and in need of a “new…
Chief Ayirimi Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom on Tuesday said has rejected his deposition by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, saying he does not recognise the authority of the monarch. The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse lll, on Tuesday announced the deposition of Ayiri Emami as the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom. Consequently,…
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has posted CP Echeng Eworo Echeng to Anambra State. Echeng assumes office as the Commissioner of Police, taking over from CP Tony Olofu who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Baba also ordered the deployment of a detachment of NPF Special Forces to Anambra to complement the…
Prof Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 180 million telephone lines are now linked with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Danbatta said this on Tuesday during NCC’s Public Inquiry on three Regulatory Instruments on the Rule Making Process in Abuja. Addressing key stakeholders, the EVC…
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law (ACJL) of Lagos State, 2021. Moyosore Onigbanjo, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice confirmed the signing in a statement on Tuesday. The ACJL was first passed in 2007 and amended in 2011 to ensure the fundamental rights of suspects and persons…
While the 11-year-old boy was fiddling with the firearm, a shot went off fatally wounding Kwanele in his head. The deceased child, Kwanele Zide An 11-year-old boy accidentally shot his 7-year-old cousin, Kwanele Zide in Libode, the Eastern Cape, South Africa with a firearm allegedly owned by his grandfather. Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla…
The Enugu State government has withdrawn the Certificate of Recognition of Igwe Anthony Ogbodo Okorie as the Traditional Ruler of Amechi Awkunanaw Autonomous Community in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state, over the unfortunate breakdown of law and order in the community. In a statement by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Matters, Dr. Charles…
First Vice President of Anambra’s Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NNCIMA), Moses Ezukwo says his enemies are trying to have the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) attack him. The businessman was alleged to have said that the sit-at-home call by the self-determination group had robbed the zone of over N50 billion. Ezukwo…
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Akwa Ibom State has Intervened in the controversies surrounding the nomenclature and citing of the Ibom deep sea port project in the state approved by the Federal Executive Council The organisation advised the people not to scare away public and private investors who have indicated interest to invest in projects…
The former Big brother housemate doesn’t want any form of negativity again. Former Big Brother Naija season six housemate, Tega has stated that she’s done with negativity and online bullying. Tega, who was evicted from the show few weeks back, disclosed that she’s mentally exhausted from people judging her constantly. “I am not perfect but…
According to Multichoice reports, this year’s Big Brother Naija garnered one billion votes. The highest the show has recorded since its inception. This year, voting was done using the IUC numbers of various active GOTV and DSTV decoders. Moreover, voting power was determined by one’s subscription package. The higher the package, the more voting power…
In an interview with HipTV, the actor-director spoke about how spirituality drives him to do the work he does. Afolayan A popular movie producer and director, Kunle Afolayan has revealed he doesn’t go to mosque or church. He made the revelation in an interview with HipTV. Afolayan described himself as “not religious” and said he…
Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has said he was much happier when he was poor because life is tougher for the rich than the poor. The singer said this during an interview with TMZ, on Monday. He revealed that he was actually happier when he was poor adding that being successful comes with a lot of problems….
Following the restructuring and re-branding of its existing consumer outreach programmes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja. Campus Conversation is featured as an important part of NCC’s new Telecom Consumer Conversation (TCC). Speaking at the event at the University of Abuja at…
A bill seeking to establish the Rivers State integrity and accountability commission has been passed at the state House of Assembly. The executive bill seeks to domesticate the functions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Rivers state. Leading the debate in favour of the bill on Tuesday, the leader of the House, Martins…
The Commissioner for Finance in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji has asked state governments to improve on their internal revenue. He also called on the Revenue Allocation Mobilization Committee (RMFAC) to do a review of the revenue allocation formula which will help states earn more from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). This is as the RMFAC…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has revealed the total sum of money that would be spent to conduct general elections in 2023. A revised 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), which was submitted to the House of Representatives, by President Muhammadu Buhari showed that a sum of 100 billion had been set aside for the…
An apostle has landed in trouble after defrauding a victim for thousands of dollars. Apostle Olawale Ibikunle Talabi has been ordered to be remanded in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos following his arraignment for an alleged $94,000 fraud. Justice Abimbola O. Awogboro made the order and adjourned till October 12 for ruling…
