Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Hon. Prince Abiodun Aderin Adesida has assured the FRSC of its support to better ensure safety on the federal roads. Adesida, who represents Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House gave the assurance …

By, Dapo Okubanjo FOR any one who has paid more than a passing attention to the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in the last four years, the agency’s tax collection receipt in the first six months of 2023 would certainly not be surprising. This is because the …

The Police Command in Lagos State has rescued nine teenagers during an alleged forceful cult initiation in the Mushin area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified Twitter handle on Thursday.   Hundeyin, who did not reveal the names of the victims …

The chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr Solomon Arase, has condemned unlawful and pre-trial detentions, noting that the commission has set up a Compliance Monitoring Unit to ensure that the rights of citizens are protected and that offending police officers are sanctioned for misconduct. A statement on Thursday night …

Leaders of the various organisations within the Muslim community of Lagos State have unanimously rejected the list of prospective commissioners presented to the House of Assembly by the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. At a press conference in Lagos, the scholars, who came together under the Joint Muslims Forum (JMF) …

The struggle to control assets of Nigeria’s oldest bank, FBN Holdings Plc, is not over as strong indications emerged, yesterday, that billionaire businessman and chairman of Geregu Power Plant, Femi Otedola, has acquired 110 million units of the bank’s shares worth N2 billion in a fresh deal. The units represent …

Governor of Enugu State, Barr Peter Mbah on Thursday swore in 20 commissioners, charging them to get down to work immediately as the administration is in a hurry to deliver on its campaign promises. The newly sworn-in commissioners include Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, Mrs. Ngozi Eneh, Engr. Lawrence Ezeh, Prof. Sam …

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken delivery of innovative technology tools to enhance the results management process, accuracy and the commission’s operational effectiveness. The tools also sought to respond to specific challenges encountered in the implementation of electoral activities.   The chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, while …

The zonal chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, on Thursday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside the party’s chairmen in the 21 local government areas of the state. The SDP top executives, who made their decision to join the …

Alumni Association of the Ekiti State government college, Ado-Ekiti has lamented the recurring encroachment of the school land by hoodlums and criminal elements. The president of the association, Kayode Fashubaa who stated this at the ‘Prize-Giving and Awards’ of the association in Ado-Ekiti, explained the development put the life of …