Security agencies to go for fake cert holders
The Federal Government has again said security agencies will go after individuals with FAKE university certificates in the country. Education Minister Tahir Mamman spoke during the maiden quarterly citizens and stakeholders’ engagement in Nigeria’s education sector in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister assured Nigerians that there would transformation in the education sector with the unveiling […]
DSS calls on 20 Governors to support State Police
A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services (DSS), Adams Abuh, has called on 20 GOVERNORS yet to support the creation of STATE POLICE to expedite action. Abuh, in an interview yesterday, said the escalating security challenges of banditry and kidnapping in the country demand urgent response from federal and state governments. The […]
Nigerian Police clears air on cross dressing
The Nigerian Police has clarified that there is no provision of the law which empowers the police to “arrest Cross Dressers in the society.” Spokesman of the Nigerian Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who stated this in an interview on Channels TV, as monitored by our correspondent, also highlighted some police operations across the country […]
Zamfara State Government restricts movement
The Zamfara State Government has ordered immediate restriction of movement along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7pm to 6am due to the resurgence of terrorists’ attacks on innocent travelers. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the directive was part of the decision of […]
Court of Arbitration for Sport Rejects IBA’s Appeal To Organise Olympic Boxing
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday threw out an appeal from the International Boxing Association (IBA) after it was stripped of its rights to organise boxing events at the Paris Olympics. In its ruling explaining the decision to dismiss the IBA appeal, the CAS panel said the organisation “had not increased its financial […]
Bassirou Faye Sworn in as Senegal’s Youngest President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in yesterday as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory, 10 days after being released from prison. The 44-year-old has never before held an elected office, but several African leaders attended the ceremony in the new town of Diam-nia-dio, near the capital Dakar. Taking his oath, Faye also […]
FIRS apologizes to CAN over an Easter post
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over an Easter post the association described as being provocative. CAN had demanded a public apology from the FIRS after it posted a picture on its X (formerly Twitter), with the caption “Jesus paid your debts, not your taxes.” In its […]
Nyesom Wike slams PDP leaders in River state
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed some leaders of the PDP in Rivers State, labelling them as “political buccaneers”. Wike, who was governor of the oil-rich South-South state from May 2015 to May 2023, blasted PDP leaders in the state for declaring support for his former political son, Governor Siminalayi […]
JAMB uncovers 1,665 fake A-level results during Direct Entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it uncovered over 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who disclosed this, said out of the figure, “397 were from Colleges of Education, 453 from University diplomas and the rest were other A’level certificates.” In its […]
House of Reps summon KFC for discriminating against physically-challenged ex-gov’s son
The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s Chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this yesterday while briefing House of Representatives […]