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The National Security Adviser, NUHU RIBADU, has asked Nigerians to stop giving money to kidnappers and bandits. RIBADU stated this yesterday while receiving 60 kidnapped victims recently rescued from captivity in Zangon Kataf, Southern Kaduna, following sustained military operations.  According to RIBADU, Nigerians aid the activities of kidnappers nationwide if they keep paying ransom.  He  attributed the successful rescue of the victims to the efforts and resilience of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other […]

Governor UBA SANI of Kaduna has ordered the release of ₦3.8 billion to the Kaduna State Pension Bureau for immediate payment of gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights for civil servants in the contributory pension scheme. The governor gave the order after considering the passionate pleas of the pensioners and families of deceased civil servants, who complained that the ongoing verification exercise has impacted negatively on their living conditions.  A statement by […]

The Minister of Police Affairs, IBRAHIM GAIDAM, has sought the partnership and support of the European Union to actualise police reforms in Nigeria.  GAIDAM during a courtesy visit by the European Union Embassy delegation, led by Ambassador GAUTIER MIGNOT, reiterated the Federal Government of Nigeria’s efforts to create a more responsive and professional police service in the country. The minister noted that the expertise, resources, and experience in police reform and governance possessed […]

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 election ADEWOLE ADEBAYO, has revealed that alonglist of notable politicians including former Vice President ATIKU ABUBAKAR and ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) PETER OBI are in talks to join the SDP.  ADEBAYO, who made this known during an interview,  said ATIKU and OBI’S men are in talks for their principals to team up with the SDP, which recently welcomed a former Kaduna State governor and chieftain of […]

The Federal government through the Ministry of Works has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos after millions of Lagosians were locked in hours-long gridlock. In a statement by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos O.I Kesha, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to ease vehicular traffic. The controller said the directive followed the earlier closure of […]