Zulum sets up committee on farmer-herder conflict, others
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a committee to stop the recurrent farmers and herders clashes that often result in the loss of lives and shortage of…
Ban on alcohol stirs controversy in Niger, sellers fear clampdown
Chika Otuchikere writes that although Niger State Government has denied the ban on alcoholic drinks, some local governments are insisting that the drinks remain banned in their areas…
Distillers plan more protests as Reps probe ban on sachet alcohol
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, directed its committee on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to probe the circumstances surrounding the ban imposed…
Policemen, okada riders clash as Lagos enforces ban
A violent clash broke out around Grammar School in the Ojodu area of Lagos State on Tuesday when police officers enforcing a ban on motorcycles in the state…
United Capital backs CBN on stakeholder collaborations
As reported by THE PUNCH, Asset management group, United Capital Group, has expressed support for the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to collaborate with stakeholders on…
Senate gives Edun seven-day ultimatum on N100bn gas project
Senate Committee on Gas has given the Finance Minister, Wale Edun, a-seven-day ultimatum to provide details of the award and disbursement of over N100bn to companies engaged in…
Alleged N80bn Fraud: EFCC Includes Yahaya Bello In Charges
The Government of Kogi State has raised the alarm over what it described as a desperate attempt by “criminals masquerading as politicians” to tarnish the image of the…
SIMs not linked to NIN will be deactivated, NCC warns
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has said that SIMs not linked to National Identity Number (NIN) will be deactivated by…
President Tinubu gives orders on food prices
The mass protest in Minna, Niger State, against the worsening economic situation rattled the Bola Tinubu administration has been a major concern tp President Bola Tinubu. This protest…
Boko Haram kills policeman, two civilians, burns palace in Yobe
Boko Haram insurgents have carried out a series of attacks in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and destruction of…