The spokesman to the deceased, Oyeniyi Iwakun, confirmed his passing in a statement signed and issued to journalists in Akure, the state capital. “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, brother, mentor, and leader, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye.The Social Democratic Party, SDP, Governorship Candidate in the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections.“Otunba […]
The Governor took to his social media page and stated that the rail service had operated without any accident since it began operations. “Within the last two years, Blue Line has transport more than five million passengers safely, without any accident.Trains now run every 10 minutes, making over 90 trips each day. Journeys that took […]
This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world. He urged the Muslim Ummah to […]
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director General, DG, and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, NiSHA, Umar Mohammed. The 29 states include: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, […]
UNICEF’s Kano Officer, Rahama Rihood Muhammed Farah, made the call while speaking during a two-day training for selected media houses on ethical journalism as it affects children in Nigeria. Farah stressed the need for journalists to exercise caution when reporting issues concerning children, particularly those who have suffered attacks or domestic violence. According to him, […]
The state government, through the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Suleiman Shuaibu, condemned El-Rufai’s comments in a statement, noting that are the comments not mere words, but are ‘calculated, malicious lies designed to undermine security efforts, incite public anger, and legitimise criminality.’ The statement also said that the recent actions of the former […]
The Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, flagged the issues in a statement on the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, describing the rising cases as a grave assault on human dignity. He noted that the alarming trend has left countless families in anguish and uncertainty, with victims’ loved ones facing psychological trauma and […]
Ekpa was found of terrorism-related charges. Read Also: Finnish Police Arrest Simon Ekpa, Four Others The court ruled that Ekpa had participated in a terrorist organisation and had publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. Source: PremiumTimes
Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. After his retirement in 2016, he continued to serve the nation in various capacities, most notably as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC, a role he assumed in January 2023 under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was […]