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Speaking from personal experiences in the past, the lawmaker who’s the Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream recalled that he has been through such situations in the hands of the security agencies. Calling for the invitation to be withdrawn, Hon. Ugochinyere urged the Police to focus on tackling insecurity in various parts of the country. He said: “Nigeria Labour …

late Tuesday trailed the purported ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja upholding the decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja quashing the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo state. It was reported that the Court of Appeal affirmed Justice James Omotosho’s verdict that voided Shaibu’s impeachment by the Edo State House of …

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-man inter-ministerial committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The committee which has Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, is mandated to ensure that local governments in the country are granted full autonomy to operate effectively …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through its Air Component of Operation ”Hadin Kai” has eliminated five key terrorist commanders, alongside more than 35 foot soldiers, in successful air interdiction in Arina, Southern Tumbuns of Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVN Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday in Abuja. …

Following the invitation of the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, by the police on allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime, the labour movement yesterday said it will not be silenced by state-sponsored harassment, intimidation, attacks and persecution. The NLC said it remained committed to its opposition to mass suffering and hunger occasioned …

In the third quarter the 2023 fiscal year, the Defence Ministry received N412 billion, Police Affairs Ministry got N150 billion, the office of the National Security Adviser was paid N31 billion while the Interior Ministry received N64 billion. Under the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government, a total of N3.2trillion has been injected into the security sector in one year but …

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, on Monday, berated the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for purchasing a new presidential jet worth $100m without the approval of the National Assembly. The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and Deputy Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, described the action of the government as insensitive, while Nigerians are generally facing hard …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a decline in the number of suspected and confirmed Mpox cases in the country over the past four weeks. The NCDC said this via its official website on Monday. Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters, fever, …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed that its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, was invited by the police for an interview related to an ongoing terrorism investigation. The confirmation was contained in a statement by the Congress’ Head of Information and Public Affairs, Comrade Benson Upah, made available to journalists on Monday night. Part of the statement reads,  “The President …

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) announced Monday it recorded a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial year ending December 2023. It said the profit is the highest-ever by the firm. “The NNPC Limited has released its 2023 Audited Financial Statement (AFS), declaring a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial …