Author: SGTV
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PRISON: INTERIOR MINSTER WARNS ESCAPED INMATES TO RETURN VOLUNTARILY
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the yet-to-be-identified gunmen who attacked the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi at midnight on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior has said. Mr Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Fasure said that…
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EZEKWESILI ELECTED INTO BOARD OF TOP BRAZILIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Former Vice President, World Bank, Africa Region, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been elected as a member of Fundação Dom CabralBoard of Trustees, to help FDC consolidate its objectives. Oby Ezekwesili, an economics policy expert, joined the FDC board as the newest member. The founder and Global Chief Executive Officer of Stefanini, Marco Stefanini, as well…
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THREE DEAD AS FLOOD RAVAGES ABUJA ESTATE
THREE DEAD AS FLOOD RAVAGES ABUJA ESTATE Not less than three bodies were recovered Monday morning after a flood at Trademoore estate in Lugbe, Abuja. Residents said the flood started in the early hours of Monday after a downpour. Many houses, vehicles and other properties were also damaged in the flood. Fire service and…
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PRESS RELEASE : SECURITY FORCES ON TRAIL OF ESCAPED INMATES, AS GUNMEN ATTACK KABBA CUSTODIAL FACILITY
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has been briefed by the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, on the unfortunate attack on Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre, in Kabba, Kogi State, by yet to be identified gunmen. During the attack, security officers on duty which comprised of 15 Soldiers,…
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WE’VE PUT ADEQUATE SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE FOR BUHARI’S VISIT TO IMO – GOVT
WE’VE PUT ADEQUATE SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE FOR BUHARI’S VISIT TO IMO – GOVT Alanza Giwa, Abuja The Imo state Government says it has put adequate security measures on ground ahead of Thursday’s planned visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Declan Emelumba, said this during a news…
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PANTAMI SAYS HE HAS NO POWER GO ACCESS NIGERIANS PHONE RECORDS
PANTAMI SAYS HE HAS NO POWER GO ACCESS NIGERIANS PHONE RECORDS Alanza Giwa, Abuja The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, who had to deal with a barrage of criticism for his previous emarks on hardline and extremist Islam, says neither he nor the Nigerian Communications Communication (NCC), possesses the powers to…
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FEC OKAYS NATIONAL POLICY ON 5G NETWORK
FEC OKAYS NATIONAL POLICY ON 5G NETWORK Alanza Giwa, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the National Policy on fifth generation (5G) network in Nigeria. This is according to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who addressed journalists in Abuja after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. Pantami explained that…
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INSECURITY: KOGI REGISTERS COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO CHECKMATE CRIMINALS.
INSECURITY: KOGI REGISTERS COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO CHECKMATE CRIMINALS. Alanza Giwa, Abuja As part of measures aimed at tackling insecurity, Kogi state government has commenced registration of all commercial transport vehicles including motorcycles and tricycles operating in the state. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), disclosed this on Monday in Lokoja at the…
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ALLEGED 20B KOGI BAILOUT FUND: We are surprised at EFCC’s allegations says management of Sterling Bank, as Kogi government threaten legal action against EFCC
ALLEGED 20B KOGI BAILOUT FUND: We are surprised at EFCC’s allegations says management of Sterling Bank, as Kogi government threaten legal action against EFCC September 2nd, 2021 The Hon. Commissioner of Finance,Budget and economic planning in kogi state, Asiwaju Asiru in a press statement issued September 2, 2021 briefs the press on the alleged transactions…
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NCDC BOSS IHEKWEAZU BAGS TOP AT WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
NCDC BOSS IHEKWEAZU BAGS TOP AT WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION The Director General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed as the Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in charge of health emergency intelligence. The WHO Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, explained that Ihekweazu will “lead the work…