FG vows stiffer sanction for expatriate quota abuse
The Federal Government has expressed worry over the lingering abuse of the expatriate quota policy by local and foreign companies, saying stiffer punishment would be meted out to violators. Expatriate quota is an approval granted to companies by the government to allow them to engage foreigners with technical competence in areas that may not be […]
Rescued Nigerian students arrive Egypt, await airlift
were being arranged for day two evacuation. We were told the money would be sent to our Sudanese bank account and today is the second day of the evacuation, we are yet to receive any money. That is why we stopped the deployment of these buses for evacuation.” The President of the Jigawa State Students […]
FG gets S’Court nod to amend appeal against Kanu
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, okayed the request by the Federal Government to file additional nine grounds in its appeal on the case of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The ruling followed an application moved by FG’s counsel, Tijani Gadzali (SAN). Gadzali equally sought an adjournment to respond […]
Police dismiss 18 officers in three months
The Nigerian Police Force dismissed no fewer than 18 cops for various offences ranging from abuse of power to gross indiscipline and extortion. This is according to an analysis of media reports showing the number of cops dismissed in October and December, 2022, and April, 2023. On October 4, 2022, the Police Service Commission dismissed […]
EFCC lost 41 cases to suspects in 2022 — Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, said it lost only 41 cases, representing 1.07 per cent to suspects in 2022 in the anti-graft war. The commission, however, said it recorded 98.93 per cent success rate in prosecution of suspects within the period. EFCC Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, made the disclosure in Benin City […]
Activists losing voices to bribery, Fawehinmi group laments
A non-governmental organisation, Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Organisation, says the Nigerian masses have lost hope in the current political leaders following the controversial outcome of the 2023 general elections. The Chairman of GAFAMOG, Tunde Agunbiade, while challenging the critical stakeholders to speak up against the current challenges facing the country, maintained that bribery and corruption had […]
Troops raid Zamfara terror camps, kill seven bandits
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on Saturday neutralised seven terrorists, apprehended two and destroyed several of their camps in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Director, Defence Madia Operations, Maj. Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Danmadami said the troops achieved the feat during an encounter with […]
N’West gave Tinubu highest votes, deserves Senate presidency – Group
The Support Group for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the North-West has urged the President-elect to compensate the zone with the Senate President slot. The group, in a statement signed by the youth leader for the All Progressives Congress North-West, Abdulalmid Umar, said such consideration would build on the electoral gains and the strong political base […]
US commends Nigeria on fight against HIV
The United State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has commended the Federal Government and state ministries of health for their effort in the fight against HIV. This was at a two-day meeting to review the performance of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief programme over the last six months and formulate a plan […]
Crisis in APC as vice chair threatens National Chairman, Adamu with court action
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman – North West, Salihu Lukman, has given the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, one week to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting or be ready to face legal action. Lukman’s open letter dated April 19, 2023, and addressed to the National Chairman is titled: […]