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By Halimah Olamide The Nigeria Police headquarters on Monday said its Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, is not seeking for personal gains with the Police Reform Act presently before the National Assembly., The Force said that the bill has been before the 8th Assembly adding that Egbetokun has no intention to be a a beneficiary of the reform. The amendment seeks to extend the years of service for Police officers from 35 to 40 years, and the age limit from 60 to 65 years. Describing as misleading, the publications that allege that Egbetokun personally initiated the bill to prolong his tenure…

By Halimah Olamide It’s Suspicious Media Reported Suicide While Medics Were Battling to Save Late Konga Ex-CEO- Family The family of the late former Chief Executive of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia has described as suspicious, the alleged hasty report of suicide while medical personnel were still battling to rescusitate him. The late Group CEO of D.light International died last week. In a statement debunking reports that Imudia had called his brother and daughter with instructions before his death, the family said investigations were still ongoing to unravel the cause of his death, ruling suicide out. The family concluded that…

By Halimah Olamide The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), has demanded from the federal governments installation of internet facilities in the nation’s secondary schools. The conference also said stable electricity should be provided to aid learning. National President of ANCOPPS, Alh. Mohammed Musa said the demand will facilitate digital literacy among secondary school students across the country. He made the call at the close of a 5-day congress, with the theme: “Developing Entrepreneurship Education for Secondary Schools in Nigeria”, in Abuja on Sunday. He also called on the governments and other relevant agencies to organise…

Agency Report Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has warned its newly elected states’ executives to desist from getting involved in extortion and touting or risk suspension. Its National President, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, issued the warning in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that the actions of miscreants have tarnished the good image of the Fulani people and urged the new leadership to work towards ridding those with criminal tendencies from their midst. The president also called on members to be law abiding and report any act of injustice they face assuring them that as citizens…

By Kamil Opeyemi Governor Dauda Lawal, of Zamfara, has conceded to accepting the newly nominated Permanent Secretary to represent his state, Dr. Maryam Keshinro Ismaila. NPO Reports that the Governor had earlier rejected her nomination on the grounds that she was not from the state. However, the governor, Sunday evening hosted the nominee in what was seen as a fence-mending action to bring about cooperation between the state government and the newly appointed permanent secretary. Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, in a statement, said the governor hosted Mrs Ismaila on Sunday, commending her for her achievements and pledging to support her…

Agency Report The NNPC Retail Limited attention has been drawn to a recent video clip on social media concerning its fuel pump attendant coercing customers to purchase lubricants as a prerequisite for purchasing fuel. NNPC Retail Limited said it had launched an investigation into the unfortunate incident and appropriate disciplinary action would be taken against the culprit(s). The Managing Director of NNPC Retail Ltd., Mr Huub Stokman made this known on Sunday, in a statement signed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. “The attention of NNPC Retail Limited has been drawn to a recent video clip making…

By Halimah Olamide Amidst controversies over the nomination of Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshiro as the Permanent Secretary representing Zamfara state, a former Senator Shehu Sanni, has advised Governor Dauda Lawal against rejecting her nomination. Sani said the state cannot reject Keshinro’s nomination on account of her marriage to a non-indigene of the state. NPO Reports that Governor Lawal had said that the state would not accept her nomination because she was not from Zamfara. However, many people have come out to say that Keshinro is only married to a Yoruba man while she is an indigene of the state. “Dr…

Agency Report In tune with the extant global trends, Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented increase in the cost of basic food items. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondents in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States have shown that Nigeria was not an exception. For instance, a check conducted by NAN in Kaduna revealed that the surge was particularly notable in the prices of rice, bread, sugar, garri, beef and eggs, amongst others, which are staples in most homes. Also, the rising cost has had an impact in the living standard of the residents as the majority of the…

By Halimah Olamide The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said social media influencer, Martins Otse popularly called Very Dark Man was not arrested. The Command said this against the background of media reports which said the blogger and activist had been arrested on Sunday on the orders of the the Commissioner of Police Mr. Bennet Igwe. But the command in a response late Sunday, VDM was only invited for questioning. Command spokesman, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement released through her X handle, “FCT Police command wishes to clarify that VDM was not arrested by the police but…

By Halimah Olamide Days after the release of the video showing officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission assaulting a staff of a Lagos hotel, the commission on Sunday announced setting up a panel to discipline them. Footages showed the commission officials slapping a female staff of the hotel severally. The Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, according to Dele Oyewale, has raised a Disciplinary Team to look into the case of two errant officers of the Commission who allegedly assaulted a female staff of Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos. “Olukoyede ordered the arrest of the two officers and…