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President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. This was revealed yesterday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said many of the existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja and Ikoyi, which were established in the 1950s are already outdated, underscoring the […]

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills has said there is no proof to suggest that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID is funding Boko Haram or any other terrorist group in Nigeria. Addressing newsmen after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja, Richard  assured that if any evidence is found that USAID is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group in Nigeria, the US government […]

Former  governorship aspirant of of the Labour Party in Anambra State, VALENTINE OZIGBO has officially resigned from the party. OZIGBO, who is seeking to be governor of Anambra State, said he resigned from the party in line with his unwavering commitment to the greater vision for the state. In a press statement he signed, OZIGBO  “said he  submitted his resignation letter to his ward’s Chairman, adding that before his resignation,, former presidential candidate of […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on fuel tankers exceeding 60,000 litres from operating on Nigerian roads. The ban is expected to take effect from 1 March 2025, as revealed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. The agency also specified that, by the fourth quarter of 2025, no truck with a capacity exceeding 45,000 litres will be permitted to load petroleum products. NMDPRA […]

The House of Representatives has demanded justice for victims of gender-based violence, saying that a speedy dispensation of justice will discourage the social menace. The House, through a motion by a member, AWAJIINOMBEK ABIANTE and three others, believed gender-based violence has continued because of the delay in justice delivery, listing  the women who have been murdered over the years and still, justice has not been served.  The House noted that establishing special […]

Ebonyi State Governor, FRANCIS NWIFURU has charged the military to intensify efforts to end the sit-at-home often declared by non-state actors in the South East region, as he pledged to sustain support for the military.  In a statement made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, MONDAY UZOR, at the weekend, NWIFURU made the call when the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major-General OLUYEMI OLATOYE, paid […]

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, ALI NDUME, has asked the Federal Government to probe a claim by the United States Congressman SCOTT PERRY that country’s Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram.  The lawmaker, said that the Nigerian government should be interested in the US congressman’s revelation, considering that there had been suspicions that foreign humanitarian agencies operating in Nigeria’s North-East zone sponsored terrorist activities. NDUME described the development as worrisome, especially because one of the terrorist organizations mentioned […]

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, has asked African leaders to look inward for funding opportunities for the continent. The ex-World Bank developmental economistduring an interview, emphasized the need for Africa to change its mindset and see opportunities, with the seeming challenge and effect of the pause of billions of dollars in global funding for United States’ health and education projects in countries of the world.  OKONJO-IWEALA stressed that African leaders […]

President BOLA TINUBU has approved the establishment of the National Paramilitary Academy. The Minister of Interior, OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, who made the revelation yesterday said the President granted approval for the institution at the Federal Executive Council, FEC,.held on Monday. According to the minister, the institution will train young citizens in paramilitary engagement after securing admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. He added that the young citizens will graduate as properly trained […]