The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to impose a death penalty on those convicted of drug trafficking for third reading. This followed the presentation of a report on behalf of the joint committees on judiciary and drugs and narcotics by Borno North Senator, Tahir Monguno. In his presentation, Monguno said there is a […]
Senate backs controversial Cybersecurity Levy
Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Senator Shehu Umar Buba, on Thursday said the controversial Cybersecurity Levy was meant to enhance the economy and not to punish Nigerians. Buba stated that the levy was provided for in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (Amendment) Act, 2024. He insisted that the Cybersecurity Levy […]
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral relations for trade, agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have pledged to improve bilateral relations, particularly in agriculture, trade and economic opportunities. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between a delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by its Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Abdulrahman Alfadley, and Nigerian officials on Thursday in Abuja. […]
FX crisis: Police raid Bureau De Change offices, arrest suspected operators in Benin
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command on Thursday raided Bureau de Change offices in Benin City and arrested suspected operators. DAILY POST reports that the security personnel raided the Bureau de change offices at Erie street along Sapele road between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. Eyewitnesses told DAILY POST that the security operatives shot […]
Osun Govt partners federal agencies to address unemployment
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has said that his administration is working to address the unemployment crisis in the state by liaising with Federal Government agencies and other partners. Adeleke, who maintained that opportunities exist in the state for job seekers, revealed that several measures to address the development have been put in place […]
Flood: Red Cross begins sensitization of Anambra riverine communities
Anambra State chapter of Nigerian Red Cross Society said it has commenced sensitization of indigenes of the state residing in riverine areas in a bid to forestall flood disasters. The state chairman of the society, Professor Charity Ifeyinwa Emelie stated this during a press conference to mark this year’s World Red Cross Day. Emelie while […]
Kwara Govt, EFCC, DSS partner to tackle illegal mining
The Kwara State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afeez Abolore Alabi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Department of State Services, DSS, to effectively collaborate on ways to curb the menace of illegal mining activities in the state. The commissioner made the call on Wednesday when he paid […]
Customs hands over confiscated fake US dollars, drones to EFCC, Army
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, handed over fake $1.2 million notes and five cryptocurrency machines to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The Command also handed over 148 pieces of Unmanned Area Vehicles also known as drones, 112 military hardwares and accessories, two […]
Bauchi Assembly to pass bill on reducing out-of-school children
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has revealed it will pass a bill to develop a framework of action to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Chairman House Committee on Education, Dr Nasiru Ahmed Ala, disclosed this at a two-day Regional Stakeholders Engagement Meeting on the Out-of-School Children and the Retention, Transition […]
26 Amnesty Programme scholarship students bag first class in Igbinedion University
Twenty-six Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, scholarship students have bagged first class in Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State. A statement released by Igoniko Oduma, the Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the PAP, Chief Dennis Otuaro, said the Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Prof Lawrence Ezemonye, disclosed this when the PAP administrator visited the […]