News from States
-
Saraki urges Abdulrazaq to tackle insecurity in Kwara
…as Bawa becomes state PDP chairman By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State to take urgent and decisive action against the growing wave of killings, kidnappings, and the collapse of security, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the state. Saraki warned that Kwara risked becoming a…
Read More » -
World News Day: NGE calls for end to Cybercrime Act abuse against journalists
…urges respect for press freedom, FOI Act The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the government at all levels to desist from intimidating journalists with repressive laws. NGE, in a statement signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuohe Ukeh, on Saturday, to mark World News Day, urged the government to always respect the Freedom of…
Read More » -
SCUML emerges 2025 Nigeria’s Most Effective Regulatory Agency
The Special Unit Against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has emerged Nigeria’s Most Effective Regulatory Agency of The Year 2025, in Abuja. Governance Today Nigeria, in collaboration with African Independent Good Governance Monitoring Network, AGMN, gave the award to the Unit for its “contribution to the fight against money laundering and countering terrorist financing…
Read More » -
FG, Niger Foods set to expand sugarcane production, cut $1bn import bill
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has entered discussions with Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Ltd on plans to expand large-scale sugarcane production in Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on sugar imports. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, met with the company’s delegation led by its…
Read More » -
Governor Sule urges NASS to create Special Courts for corruption cases
The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has called on the National Assembly to establish special courts dedicated to handling corruption cases in Nigeria. Sule made the call Friday at the combined passing-out parade of 404 cadets of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College in Ende Hills, Akwanga Local Government…
Read More » -
Olukoyede charges new cadets to uphold integrity, discipline in anti-graft war
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged new cadets of the Commission to be driven by the values of integrity and discipline in the course of their duties as officers of the EFCC. He gave the charge on Friday, September at the Passing out Parade of 404 EFCC cadets at Nigeria…
Read More » -
Fubara dissolves Rivers Pensions Board
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. In a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, the governor directed that the functions of the board will henceforth be handled by the Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State. The statement further instructed…
Read More » -
NAPTIP denies abducting children, clarifies operation at Asaba orphanage
David Ezeugoh, in Abuja – The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, has dismissed claims that the agency abducted eight children from Happy Home Orphanage in Asaba, Delta State. Bello said the operation was a lawful rescue following years of petitions from parents in Kano and neighbouring states about missing…
Read More » -
Tinubu hails Ogoni re-entry as milestone for justice, national renewal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the federal government’s re-entry into Ogoniland as a historic turning point for Nigeria, noting that the development goes beyond oil production to embody his Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises responsible investment, equity, and community development. Speaking on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja during the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Report, the President…
Read More » -
Eno honours ex-Akwa Ibom deputies, says their wisdom shaped state’s progress
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has gifted past deputy governors of the state brand new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUVs). According to a post via the governor’s X handle, the gift is a show of appreciation for their years of service and sacrifice. Eno stated that the former deputy governors’wisdom shaped Akwa Ibom State’s progress, hence his…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel