The Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, is set for major infrastructural upgrades following the flag-off of a 632-bed hostel project and the surprise approval of a new auditorium by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made the announcement on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the hostel…
The Police Command in Enugu has rescued 28 kidnap victims and detained 10 suspects in Enugu State. The command also recovered firearms, ammunition, cash, vehicles, motorcycles and other exhibits in separate coordinated operations within the past 10 days. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe on Tuesday in…
The Federal Government is set to reform Nigeria’s land administration system to unlock an estimated $300 billion in untapped capital, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, has said. Speaking at the 30th Conference of Directors of Lands in Federal and State MDAs, themed “Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP):…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has urged newly promoted officers to remain focused, disciplined, and unwavering in their defence of democracy. He gave the charge on Tuesday during a decoration ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. According to a statement by his Media Assistant, Ahmad Dan-Wudil,…
Mr Yang Jianxing, Director, China Cultural Centre, Nigeria (CCCN) has called on more Nigerians to learn Chinese to promote cultural exchange, trade, economic growth and development between China and Nigeria. He made the call on Saturday in Abuja on the sidelines of an event with the theme, “China-Africa Good Partners: 2024 Nigeria Speech Contest.” The…
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday struck out unruly behaviour and assault charges brought against an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmason, following police’s withdrawal of the case. On Aug. 11, Emmason was remanded in a correctional centre over a five-count charge of unruly behaviour and assault, due to an incident onboard an Ibom Air flight…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, and at key Hajj locations including…
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure-focused governance for shifting political momentum, suggesting that visible progress in the capital is blunting opposition campaigns ahead of the next general elections. Wike made the remarks during the inauguration of a key roadway in Abuja that connects Nnamdi Azikiwe…
…Chairman Gabam, Auditor, and Youth Leader Suspended A crisis has engulfed the Social Democratic Party (SDP) just months after the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, joined its ranks. El-Rufai left the All Progressives Congress (APC) after failing to secure a ministerial position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet. He has since resorted…
The Police Command in Enugu State, says it has arrested seven suspects for alleged armed robbery and conspiracy. The Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the suspects were apprehended by detectives attached to the command’s Criminal Investigation Department. He explained that the arrest of…
