The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Dr Deji Ashiru, has underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to resolving the persistent flooding issues impacting …
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Reps committee queries Perm Sec over abandoned N1.46bn road project
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday queried the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works, Yakubu Kofarmata, over the abandoned Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road project, for …
Read More »Amotekun arrests 27 for kidnapping, others in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, announced the arrest of 27 individuals involved in various crimes, including kidnapping, theft, murder, and burglary, across the state. …
Read More »Senate passes bill to strengthen NDIC, protect depositors
The Senate, on Tuesday, passed, in its third and final reading, a bill aimed at enhancing the capacity of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation to protect depositors, ensure the stability …
Read More »Russia claims Ukraine mining hub as concern rises over N.Korean troops
Moscow announced on Tuesday it had seized control of the mining hub of Selydove in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv initiated a fresh mobilisation drive and raised concerns over North Korea’s …
Read More »Enugu gov begins construction of 44km road
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has officially flagged off the construction of the 44.8-kilometer Amah-Eke–Oghe–Iwolo–Olo–Umulokpa Road, spanning the Udi, Ezeagu, and Uzo-Uwani Local Government Areas, with a spur …
Read More »PRP urges Tinubu to reconsider economic policies, avoid IMF dictates
The leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his economic reforms, saying the current hardship is becoming unbearable for the masses. The PRP …
Read More »Reps move to stop fraudulent deductions by commercial banks
The House of Representatives on Tuesday took significant steps to address cases of fraudulent deductions by commercial banks from customers’ accounts. This followed the passage for the second reading a …
Read More »EFCC arrests four bank hackers in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested four suspects for unauthorised access to banks’ computer systems. The suspects were also accused of fraudulently withdrawing depositors’ funds. The …
Read More »Security agencies not sharing information, minister laments
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, on Tuesday, said he observed that law enforcement agencies do not share information among themselves. Gaidam said each agency tends to operate …
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