By Thompson Yamput A former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has urged the  Federal Government to decentralise the Nigeria Police Force and allow states to recruit 5, 000 personnel each as part of measures to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Mimiko made the call on Friday while delivering the Maiden convocation lecture at the …

By Admin The National Leaders of the Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans of Nigeria (BACSAAN), and Officials of the Bank of Industry (BOI) have met in Abuja on how to explore available opportunities to boost economic empowerment of Nigerian artisans. The BACSAAN team was led by its National President, Haj Fasasi Mohammed Jamiu, while the…

By Thompson Yamput Former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has called for huge investments in education and health sectors in order to address poverty and under development in Nigeria. Mimiko stated this on Friday while delivering the maiden convocation lecture of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi. The former…

By Peter Amine The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has congratulated the eight retiring generals of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineering for their meritorious service to the nation. Shaibu, who was represented by Maj.-Gen. Adewale Adekeye, Chief of Personnel Management, gave the commendation at the rowing-out ceremony at the Nigerian Army…

By Blessing Odega The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for deeper coordination among relevant agencies to enhance the effectiveness of road crash management across the country. Mrs Bintu Aliyu, Head of Operations NEMA in Jos, said this on Thursday, during a collaborative preparedness and simulation for effective road traffic crash management programme in…

By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has warned criminals to steer clear of the state, as the security agencies were fully prepared to ensure peaceful yuletide celebrations.   The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, Gen. Koko Essien (rtd), said this in his remarks at the closing ceremony of the Akwa Ibom Security…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi says he will not  bow to intimidation by  criminals  but will do all it takes to secure  lives of residents and resources available in the state. The governor made the pledge at  a peace and security meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, Lokoja. “My administration…

By Thompson Yamput The Police Command in Kogi has debunked rumours of the alleged invasion of Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities in the Lokoja metropolis by bandits. The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi, described the rumour, which has caused panic amongst residents, as “fake news” meant to create unnecessary tension in the state. The…

By Thompson Yamput Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, CON, has described the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and one of Nigeria’s most revered spiritual leaders, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, OFR, as a rude shock. Bello, in a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, Director of his Media Office, on Thursday, said the late Sheikh…