President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect. Until his appointment, Disu was and Assistant IGP. His appointment followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday. Egbetokun had on in his resignation letter, cited pressing family considerations. Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a…
The federal government has rolled out plans to subsidise Compress Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion kits to members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employer Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO). The Programme Director and Chief Executive Officer of Presidential Initiative on CNG, Micheal…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has lamented the rising cost of living and poverty among millions of Nigerians. In a communique issued at the end of its meeting held on Wednesday in Kaduna, the Christian body, said the raising prices of food stuffs and…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is committed to bequeathing a sustainable democratic culture. Buhari stated this in a broadcast to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day. He also said he will do all within his power to ensure that the security and welfare of Nigerians remain the primary purpose of government. “My commitment…
Boko Haram terrorists have released a video daring the federal government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in Borno state. The terrorists, dressed in military camouflage, stated that they are battle-ready if the government chooses force instead of meeting their demands. The terrorists also issued a 72 hours ultimatum to the federal…
The Plateau state police commissioner, Mr. Edward Ebuka, has said that miscreants and hoodlums were behind Saturday’s killing of 23 commuters in Jos. The police commissioner stated this at a news briefing on Sunday in Jos, after heads of security agencies in the state briefed Governor Simon Lalong on the enforcement of the curfew imposed…
