By Usman Aliyu Gunmen on Friday kidnapped the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, Mr Tony Aziegbemi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aziegbemi was kidnapped at a spot close to his residence at the Government Reserved Area in Benin City. His abduction happened lessContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Two Nigerian charities based in the UK will submit a report on the current security situation in Nigeria to the UK Government and Parliament on March 19. The report was developed by academics at King’s College, London. It is to be presented at the UK Parliament byContinue Reading
As the nation grapples with terrorism in various forms, Mr Victor Bobai, the publisher of Privilege Magazine, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and the Service Chiefs in the battle against the menace. Bobai told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja that the public support was critical to theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the appointment of Transaction Advisers for issuance of Eurobond is subject to approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), on Friday, called on the Federal Government to enact a legislation banning importation of construction materials into the country. Director-General of NBRRI, Prof. Samson Duna, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on theContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Chairman, Ikoyi Obalende Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Mr Faud Atanda-Lawal, on Friday, gave 400 women grants of N50,000 each to improve their livelihood. Speaking at the presentation of the grants to beneficiaries on Friday in Lagos, Atanda-Lawal said it was meant to supportContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Sen. Victor Umeh, Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), says civil society groups in Nigeria must brace up with courage to challenge wrong actions. He said that they must do so to put the nation on the path of sustainable future. Umeh spoke withContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/Funmilola Gboteku Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of Lagos State says he will continue to bridge the gap between producers and consumers, in order to foster good relationships. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Friday, at a conference and exhibition to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, held at Eko HotelsContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The National Assembly says arrangements have been concluded to reopen the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Liaison Office at the assembly complex to further catalyse nation-building. Sen. Victor Umeh, Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non- Governmental Organisation and Rep. Victor Obuzor, Chairman, House Committee on Civil SocietiesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify efforts at tracking financiers of terrorism in the country. Musa made the call when he received the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, on courtesyContinue Reading
