FCTA mandates use of CCTV in public premises in
Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has mandated theuse of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) in all public premises within theFederal Capital City and the whole of the territory to curb insecurity. The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr UmarShuaibu, made the disclosure at a news conference today in Abuja. Shuaibu said mandatory use of CCTV […]
Federal Govt Says No Agreement With Cameroon
On Dam Construction
The Federal Government today, debunked reports that Nigeria enteredinto an agreement with Cameroon to build a dam that will mitigate floodingwhen water from the Lagdo Dam is released. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, stated this in Abuja at theBudget Defence with the Senate Committee on Water Resources. He saidthere is no record of such […]
Zamfara government has withdrawn its order shutting down five broadcast stations in the state.
The Zamfara government has withdrawn its order shutting down fivebroadcast stations in the state. The government had last week ordered the closure of some media houses inGusau, the state capital, for providing coverage for a political rally organisedby the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The affected media stations are the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), PrideFM, Gamji […]
The trial of former Muritala Nyako and Son Stalled
The trial of former Governor of Adamawa, Muritala Nyako and hisson, Abdulaziz, charged with alleged N29 billion money laundering was todaystalled due to the absence of defence counsel, Mr Kanu Agabi, SAN. At the resumed hearing of the case at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Counselto the EFCC, Mr Rotimi Jacobs, SAN decried the absence […]
INEC Cautions Political Parties against Violence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), hascautioned political parties and their supporters against violence, saying itcould further complicate the security situation in the country. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at the Training ofMaster Trainers on Election Technology for the 2023 General Election today inAbuja.He expressed sadness over recent clashes among party supporters […]
Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas company declares force majeure over flooding
The Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) Company has declaredforce majeure because the flooding ravaging the country which has disruptedsupply, a spokesman for the company said on Monday. Spokesperson Andy Odeh said, the notice by the gas suppliers was a result ofhigh floodwater levels in their operational areas, leading to a shut-in of gasproduction which […]
President Buhari Warns Ministers, Top
Government Officials Not To Abandon Governance
For Electioneering
President Muhammadu Buhari today in Abuja warned Ministers,Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies not to abandonthe business of governance for electioneering, saying ”any infraction will beviewed seriously.” The President issued the directive at the closing ceremony of the 2022Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, preceded by his signing of ExecutiveOrder 012 on Improving Performance Management, Coordination […]
FEMA says death records from disasters in the territory had reduced drastically from 2014
The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says death recordsemanating from disasters in the territory had reduced drastically from 2014till date due to sustained public enlightenment by the agency. The acting Director, Forecasting Response Mitigation of FEMA, Mrs FlorenceWenegieme, made the disclosure during a road walk to sensitise FCTresidents on the importance of disaster risk reduction, […]
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) has reportedly been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Ilorin.
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdulmumini Yusuf,serving at the Area Command in Ilorin, has reportedly been kidnapped bysuspected gunmen. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama, confirmed thedevelopment to newsmen today in Ilorin. Spokesman of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, in a statement, also saidthe command was working to rescue the officer. Ajayi […]
Minna Operations Office (MOO) of NEMA commemorates the 2022 international day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR)
As the Minna Operations Office (MOO) of National EmergencyManagement Agency (NEMA) commemorates the 2022 International Dayfor Disaster Reduction (IDDR), it has admonished some residents of floodprone areas for neglecting early warnings. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen today signed byZainab Saidu, Head, MOO of the Agency. The Minna Operations Office’sjurisdiction covers […]
