The Federal Government has approved thirteen point three billion naira for the enforcement of community policing across Nigeria. The Vice President, Professor YEMI OSINBAJO, made the announcement during a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council. According to a statement by his media aide, OSINBAJO said the approval of the fund would help tackle the security problems…
The Federal Government has acknowledged the donation of fifty-four thousand pieces of Personal Protective Equipment by the German government. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, BOSS MUSTAPHA, said the German-donated PPEs are to be produced locally. MUSTAPHA made the announcement during the media briefing in Abuja by the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19. BOSS MUSTAPHA who…
A legal practitioner, FESTUS OGUCHE, has threatened to take legal action against the Federal Government over the five-million-naira hate speech fine. This comes as the fine contained in the new National Broadcasting Commission Code continues to face criticism. OGUCHE, whose interest covers human rights and media law, made his intention known in a letter to the Attorney…
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee has approved the sharing of six hundred and seventy-six point four billion naira to the Federal, State, Local governments. The decision was reached at the meeting of the Committee for the month of August and the allocation covers revenue generated in the month of July. The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry…
NEHEMIAH ADEJOR – the young man who drove the car that killed Nigerian’s first female combat pilot, has been charged culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy. However; the charges against ADEJOR do not carry the death penalty. Two other friends who were with him at the time of the accident at the Air Force Base in Kaduna on…
The Nigeria Police Force will resume the recruitment of constables on Monday next week, which is August 24. Force Public Relations Officer, FRANK MBAH, confirmed in a statement that the exercise will last until September 6, 2020. MBAH, who is a Deputy Commissioner of Police, said the successful candidates who completed the online registration will face physical…