Senior police officers have raised alarms about persistent logistical challenges and inadequate manpower, highlighting how these issues are severely limiting the operational effectiveness of the police across Nigeria. During an oral interview at the second Plenary Meeting of the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday, officers noted that these problems were hindering efficiency in various…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged to work with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to combat corruption in the country. The Chairman of the National Litigation Committee (NLT) of the NBA, Barr. Vincent Otaokpokpu, made this commitment during a visit to the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to launch its single currency, the ECO, after reaching a consensus on implementing directives from its 65th Ordinary Session. A communiqué issued at the end of the 66th ordinary session of the authority of the head of state and government…
Nigeria has seen a staggering ₦2.23 trillion paid as ransom for kidnapping incidents from January to April 2024, according to a report by the Center for Security and Public Studies (CESPS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The surge in ransom payments highlights the escalating impact of abductions across the country. The northern region…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The federal government has approved N30 billion to support the nation’s 30 universities of agriculture in commencing mechanized farming. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in Abuja today, directing specialized universities to focus on their core mandates and discontinue unrelated programs. Each university will receive N1 billion as…
In a bid to reduce traffic congestion during the festive season, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has collaborated with the Anambra and Delta State Commands of the Nigeria Police Force. The partnership, aimed at easing traffic flow across the Niger bridges connecting Onitsha, Anambra State, and Asaba, Delta State, will focus on ensuring smooth…
A growing body of evidence reveals that chemicals found in common plastic products may be responsible for millions of cases of heart disease and strokes worldwide, alongside hundreds of thousands of deaths annually. Maureen Cropper and her team from the University of Maryland carried out a study examining the public health effects of three chemicals…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has cracked down on several establishments, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, for violating noise pollution regulations and other environmental infractions. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) carried out the enforcement action, sealing off multiple locations across the state, including Shomolu, Oniru Victoria Island, Jakande-Lekki, and…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that 19.2 million Nigerians now enrolled in health insurance schemes, surpassing its 2024 target. The achievement, disclosed by NHIA Director-General, Kelechi Ohiri at a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day roundtable in Abuja, brings the country closer to its ambitious goal of covering 95% of the population by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The announcement, made on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, highlights Garba’s extensive experience in education reform. Garba, who previously worked as a…
