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Imo PDP begins reconciliation moves, sets up committee

NewsDeskNgSep 11, 2024September 11, 20240

The new leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Imo State, has inaugurated a 13-member committee to reconcile all members of the party under one umbrella. The move was initiated by the new leadership of the party led by Austin Nwachukwu who maintained that the aim of setting up...

Nigeria Immigrations establishes three additional e-borders in Jigawa

NewsDeskNgSep 11, 2024September 11, 20240

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS has unveiled its plan to establish three additional e-borders in Jigawa State. NIS Assistant Controller-General, Haladu Usman, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi. He noted that the proposed e-border stations will be located in Kumsa, Dangwanki, and Galadi, saying that the...

Threat to cause mayhem: Wike has penchant for making inflammatory comments

NewsDeskNgSep 11, 2024September 11, 20240

A legal expert and public analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo has expressed worry over the threat by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesome Wike to cause chaos and incite PDP-controlled states that support Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers. He described such a statement as a delusional disorder displayed...

Only 32 police officers securing 200 villages in Katsina

NewsDeskNgSep 11, 2024September 11, 20240

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has claimed that only 32 police officers are currently patrolling one Local Government Area, LGA. Governor Radda stated this while speaking about the unending security challenges bedevilling his state. In a now trending interview with DW Hausa, he revealed that only nine guns with...

Defence Chief sympathises Borno residents as flood sacks over 200,000

NewsDeskNgSep 11, 2024September 11, 20240

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa on Wednesday expressed sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the devastating flood that has ravaged the state. His reaction was contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau in...

Ember months in 2024: Police take proactive measures to ensure safety in Niger

NewsDeskNgSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and DPOs to implement robust crime preventive measures as a proactive step during the Ember months to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state. The CP, in a statement signed by the...

ALGON condemns attack on Esan West LG Chairman, Aigbogun

NewsDeskNgSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

The Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has condemned the alleged assault on the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Mr Collins Aigbogun. The association, through its state chairman, Newman Ugiagbe, described the act at Illeh in Ekpoma as a clear violation of...

Police affairs sets up task team to track implementation of presidential priorities

NewsDeskNgSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Mr James Sule, has inaugurated a Delivery Task Team that will assist in tracking the implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables in the ministry and its agencies. The Ministerial Delivery Task Team, comprising desk officers and representatives from the Nigeria Police Force...

DJ Neptune denies defrauding Laycon

NewsDeskNgSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Neptune has denied defrauding singer and former BBNaija winner, Laycon. Recall that Laycon recently called out DJ Neptune over unpaid royalties for their collaboration ‘Nobody Icons’ Remix’. The reality star had claimed that he was yet to receive a dime from the song which was...

Asake, Rema, Omah Lay others to headline Promise Land Festival

NewsDeskNgSep 10, 2024September 10, 20240

Famous Nigerian music stars, Rema, Asake and Omah Lay will be headlining the 2024 Promise Land festival in Australia. The afrobeat stars will join other international singers to thrill the audience at the Promise Land Festival set for October 4, 5 and 6 2024, at Gold Coast. Rema is billed...