Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, has urged the Federal Government to improve investments in equitable solutions and in the people who are working on them. He spoke during the Pan-African Youth Innovation Forum, yesterday, in Lagos, as part of activities for his visit to Nigeria.   …

Four suspected thieves who are said to specialise in breaking into people’s houses and stealing their properties in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi have been arrested by the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The disclosure was made by the States Commandant of NSCDC, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned content producers against using its branded jackets, badges, insignia, and other accessories without the agency’s permission. The warning was contained in a statement by the commission’s head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwajeren. The law enforcement agency notified the public that …

With a promise to secure Nigeria, acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun yesterday assumed office at the Force Headquarters, in Abuja as the 22nd police boss. The IG said the police will also strive for excellence, transparency and accountability. He spoke while taken the baton from his predecessor Alkali …

Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, Muhammad Shehu, has said the salaries of politicians, judicial and public office holders would be increased by 114 per cent. Shehu, according to theAgency of Nigeria, NAN, spoke on Tuesday while presenting the reports of the reviewed remuneration package to …

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly Olamide Oladiji has assured the people that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will soon resume duties. Akeredolu last week embarked on medical leave and handed power to Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Oladiji, who called on lawmakers to always remember the governor in their prayers, …

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sincere Concern Organisation (SCO) INC., has given the Imo State government one month to implement the White Paper on the recovery of stolen property, especially the more than N130 billion illegally held by former Governor Rochas Okorocha. The NGO’s Director General, Mrs. Foluke Olabimbe-Lemechi, who addressed …

Joint security operatives have taken over Pinnacle Oil and Gas filling stations in Enugu following a foiled attack on one of the outlets by hoodlums on Tuesday night. Pinnacle Oil and Gas is owned by Enugu Governor Barr. Peter Mbah. One of the filling stations located at the Ugbo Okonkwo, …

The Niger/Kogi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday released heavy railway locomotive parts it intercepted to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger. The Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Busayo Kadejo, disclosed this at the command’s Headquarters in Minna, while handing over …

The federal government and World Bank teams on Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s reforms and commitments to improving learning outcomes for children in the state. AGILE is a World Bank-assisted Project of the Federal Government. Kwara has qualified to …