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Lagos, Ogun and Ekiti states are leading the drafting of model bills on the  South-West security outfit, Operation Amotekun. The Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda, who gave this indication in an interview with one of our correspondents on Sunday, also said operatives of Amotekun, would have the power to arrest suspected criminals. Fapohunda said this …

As PDP also cleared House of Reps, State Assembly seats Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Christopher Ekpenyong has again defeated Senator Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the January 25, 2020 re-run election for Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial district held in Essien Udim local government Council. Senator Ekpenyong of the PDP polled a total …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday brought Shehu Sani, former senator who represented Kaduna Central in the upper chamber, to a federal high court in Abuja to be arraigned on charges of extortion. Sani has been in the custody of the EFCC since December when he was arrested. He was accused of collecting money in the name of …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace and stability in the State, noting that the government has put in place various initiatives to beef up security across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGA) of Edo State. Governor Obaseki gave the assurance when he received the new commander of the Nigerian Army 4 …

…lists notable marks of progress, key projects to be completed in next few years Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbjo on Saturday touted the achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, resulting from reforms covering critical sectors of the economy over the past four years which, according to him, have put the nation on the path of prosperity. Prof. Osinbajo presented the …

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are reportedly held hostage inside a public secondary school in Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom, in the ongoing rerun elections in the state, the electoral body has told PREMIUM TIMES. The school – Independent High School, Ukana – is the location for polling unit 9 in Ukana West Ward 2, Essien Udim. Godswill …

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a young male from Chikun Local Government Area. Its health ministry said the victim is now being treated at the Infectious Diseases Control Centre. The government urged the public to maintain the highest standard of individual hygiene and to report any suspected cases promptly. In a statement made available on …

INEC spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Don Etukudoh, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES. “They are still being held hostage right now,” Mr Etukudoh said at 1:52 p.m. Earlier in the day, thugs, assisted by the notorious State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian police, prevented some journalists from entering the Independent High School, Ukana, until the intervention of the police …

Hoodlums on Friday night attacked the venue of the Auchi rally of the All Progressive Congress’ faction of the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, setting ablaze the podium constructed for speakers, hundreds of chairs and two vehicles stationed at the venue of the rally at Iyekhe in Auchi. The APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole who was shocked by the incident …

The National Defense Strategy identifies China and Russia as competitors of the United States in the so-called great power competition. Unfortunately, the Chinese government has used its diplomatic, military and economic power to expand its bad behavior, rather than abiding by international rules and norms.”Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper focused attention on the threats …