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The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has faulted plan by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS).
3 days ago
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, tasked the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to provide adequate security against crimes such as illegal oil bunkering, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and drug-related offences.
15 Nov
Stakeholders have called for the recapitalisation of the country’s 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) with over $5.5 billion to avert the total collapse of the electricity sector amid the destruction of 119 power transmission towers in the last 10 months.
6 Nov
On February 26, 2024, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) dismissed one of three officers involved in the extortion of $3,000 from two Nigerians. The officer, Michael Odey, a police inspector, was dismissed after Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Alifa Omata, of Zone 16, Bayelsa State, upheld the recommendation of the Rivers State command. The…
3 Nov
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Sunday said it arrested 113 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, for their alleged involvement in "high-level cybercrimes" and hacking operations. The foreign suspects, primarily of Chinese and Malaysian descent, comprise 87 males and 26 females, while the Nigerian suspects include four males and 13 females. The…
31 Oct
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe environment for journalists and promoting press freedom nationwide.
23 Oct
Federal and states legislatures make ordinary laws establishing government authorities, and conferring on them with the power to arrest and/or detain civilians, even in periods during which there is not in force a Proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of Nigeria.
16 Oct
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, held a stakeholders’ forum and launched the School Protection Squad in Ekiti State to boost security around schools in the state.
1 Oct
In a bid to bring together government officials, civilians, military, and other security agencies in Lagos, a non profit organisation otherwise known as Twenty Bucks Creative, has stressed on the need for unity among all sundry for peaceful co-existence. Speaking at the launching of a football tournament billed for October 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and…
27 Sep
The resolve by President Bola Tinubu to commit to a major uplifting of police, to boost internal security, is exciting on the face of it. But it will be meaningless unless and until that resolve is transmitted into practical reality.
23 Sep
Stakeholders in the nation's security sector have lamented the lack of manpower and inadequate firearms as some of the challenges hindering the fight against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency in the country.
19 Sep
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed some of the benefits of the new Electronic Central Motor Registry (E-CMR), a digital innovation designed to modernise vehicle registration and improve road safety. The Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the benefits of the innovation on Thursday. Adejobi said the E-CMR will eliminate the need for physical vehicle…
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American rap queen Nicki Minaj has dropped a fresh hit titled If It’s Okay, and she’s teamed up with Nigerian superstar Davido and renowned DJ David Guetta to make it an unforgettable tune. The new track, part of Nicki’s upcoming project, The Pinkprint (Tenth Anniversary Edition), is a blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and electronic sounds.…
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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Friday, reserved judgments in five separate appeals arising from the judgments of a Federal High Court
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The Oyo State Government has said about 15,000 candidates will sit for its forthcoming Computer-based test for recruitment into different
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Big Brother Naija Season 7 champion, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has stirred conversations after publicly declaring that she has no family and announcing her decision to drop her surname, Otabor. The Edo State-born reality star shared this emotional decision on her verified X account late Thursday night, leaving fans shocked and concerned.…
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An Abuja-based group, Progressive Youth's For Makinde's Presidency 2027, has written a letter to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential polls. In the letter signed by its National Convener, Prince Christopher Odianarewo, Progressive Youths for Makinde's Presidency 2027 expressed its readiness to support Makinde to become president in…
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The absence of an open defecation-free area council in the Federal Capital Territory has prompted a stakeholders' meeting to set a 2030 roadmap for achieving sanitation goals. The strategy aims to make all six area councils open-defecation-free within the next six years. Speaking at the Abuja Urban Sanitation Conference to commemorate this year's World Toilet…
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The Oyo State Government has pledged to curb the proliferation of illegal arms, light weapons, and illegal migration in the state.
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED has kicked against the tax reform bills before the current National Assembly, saying it was designed to further impoverish Nigerians more. The organisation also commended the Supreme Court for its landmark ruling that rejected the lawsuit brought before it by 16 states governors led by…
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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone. The election was held in Niamey, Niger Republic, during the CAF African Schools Football Championship (WAFU B qualifying tournament) taking place in the country. …
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The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, has urged that the notion that has been making the rounds on the unemployability of Nigerian graduates should be disregarded. While affirming that graduates of higher institutions in the country are employable, the Vice-Chancellor stated that the japa syndrome has further exposed…