Worried by the rising insecurity across the country, some senators have insisted that the establishment of a state police system remained the only solution to the unfortunate development.
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Insecurity: CAN advises Buhari to seek help from US, Israel
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to seek help from United States, Israel and other countries to help fight insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other crimes in the country.
Read More »WHO denies disqualifying Nigeria from access to COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted a report that it had denied Nigeria and several African countries from access to COVID-19.
Read More »South-East not fairly treated in Service Chiefs’ appointments – Northern elders tell Buhari
Coalition of Northern Elders for Peace and Development (CONEPD), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being unfair for excluding the South East region in the recent appointment of the service chiefs, describing the act
Read More »Gombe governor boasts over largest grazing reserve in Africa
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has said the state boasts of the largest grazing reserve in Africa.
Read More »#EndSARS: LCC repossesses Lekki toll gate
The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of police brutality and other related matters has returned control of the Lekki toll gate plaza to its owners, the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).
Read More »Presidency defends ex-service chiefs
The Presidency has frowned at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) attack on President Muhammadu Buhari over the nomination of the former service chiefs and the head of Military Intelligence to the Senate for confirmation as
Read More »State factions oppose APC membership registration as Odigie-Oyegun endorses exercise
Factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo and Rivers states have opposed the party’s membership registration and revalidation holding across the states.
Read More »Party registration/revalidation: Tinubu backs Bisi Akande’s criticism of APC leadership
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has backed the position of the party’s former interim National Chairman, Bisi Akande on the Caretaker Committee and the ongoing national registration
Read More »Gov. Abiodun orders probe into herdsmen, farmers clash in Ogun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has ordered investigations into the recent clash between herdsmen and farmers in Eggua, Yewa-North Council Area of the state.
Read More »47 Kano female doctors return after completing studies in Sudan
Forty-seven indigenous Kano female medical doctors have returned from Sudan after successfully completing their training sponsored by the state government.
Read More »Buhari celebrates US endorsement of Okonjo-Iweala for WTO job
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said Nigeria and Africa are happy with the US endorsement of ex-Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.
Read More »Imo North bye-election: Appeal Court upholds Ibezim’s disqualification
The Court of Appeal (Abuja Division) on Saturday, upheld the disqualification of Chukwuma Ibezim as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the December 5, 2020 by-election for Imo North Senatorial District
Read More »Kidnapped PUNCH reporter regains freedom
A PUNCH journalist, Okechukwu Nnodim, who was abducted by gunmen on Wednesday night has regained his freedom.
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