Author: Lawan

Police in Anambra state have recovered abandoned fabricated AK-47 rifle, one magazine without ammunition in an apartment at Umuike Village, Awka in Awka Local Government Area. Anambra police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Friday said the arms were recovered by Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu following tip off. He said the arms were abandoned by the suspect who fled through the back door on sighting the operatives. Ikenga added that the suspect had been on the run since the incident, assuring that efforts were on to apprehend and bring him to justice. He said, “Police…

Collins Nweze & Precious NwadikeThe Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has successfully on boarded over 1,000 large taxpayers into its e-invoicing platform within two weeks of its rollout. The Director of Change Management at FIRS, Emmanuel Eze, spoke yesterday at a two-day E-Invoice Post Go-Live Workshop in Lagos. The event was organised by the service to strengthen adoption and ensure smooth implementation of the National E-Invoicing Solution (Merchant-Buyer Model). Representing the Chief of Staff to the FIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Tayo Koleosho, Eze revealed that the first live invoice transmissions came from pioneering organizations such as MTN Nigeria, Huawei Nigeria,…

A socio-political group in the North-Central region operating under the aegis of The North-Central Agenda (TNA) has berated opposition leaders complaining of marginalisation of the north under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the accusation was baseless and unfounded, as realities on the ground contradict allegation. The group also challenged political leaders in the North-Central, especially the state governors, to judiciously make us of the increase in the revenue allocation to their states for the benefit of the poor and vulnerable in the zone. Addressing a press conference in Abuja to herald the birth of the group, the chairperson of…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for sustained investment in the nation’s youth. She described the nation’s young population as central to building “a more connected, just, and sustainable world”. In her message to mark this year’s International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12 under the theme: Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation Through Technology and Partnerships, Mrs. Tinubu urged stakeholders to amplify young people’s voices and support their initiatives. “Nigerian youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are shaping the solutions of today and the future,” she said, stressing that by embracing digital tools and forging strategic…

Ms. Emmanson remains in KirikiriInspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun yesterday ordered an investigation into the alleged obstruction of a Value Jet aircraft by Fuji Musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). The incident occurred on August 5 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Domestic Wing), Abuja. The musician was prevented from boarding with a bottle of liquid, which he said was water. His reaction allegedly obstructed the safe operation of the aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023. He later apologised. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), said…

‘We started in Nasiru Danu’s house’These claims lack basis, says ex-Ekiti governorFormer Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has explained how he and ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, collaborated in galvanising the coalition of opposition and eventually adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi said both of them decided to expand the opposition coalition to accommodate more people after discussing the idea. The former governor of Rivers State spoke on X Spaces titled: ‘Weekend Politics’ last weekend. The coalition currently has opposition politicians like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Secretary to the…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for urgent solutions to the recurring menace of tanker fire accidents, describing them as a significant challenge to the state. He spoke yesterday at the Lagos State International Fire Safety Conference 2.0 on Victoria Island, with the theme: “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fire.” The governor said Lagos lost property worth N19.52 billion to fire incidents in 2024. The conference, organised by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), served as a platform for stakeholders to explore strategies for fire prevention and improved emergency response. The governor said the state…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has withdrawn criminal charges against musician KWAM I and female passenger Ms. Comfort Emmanson, citing wide consultations with critical industry stakeholders. Keyamo said recent events in the industry concerning unruly behaviour of certain individuals are unfortunate, regrettably, the minister declared that valuable lessons have been learnt by all sides to these incidents and airport security protocols. Keyamo said the lessons have been well highlighted for the travelling public. He said :” If nothing at all, the episodes have undoubtedly helped to raise public awareness about appropriate conduct within the aviation space. “As…

-By Olufemi A. Adetola As Nigeria grapples with the challenge of out-of-school children—estimated to be among the highest globally—recent interventions led by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) offer renewed hope. At the center of this momentum is Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, whose leadership as NGF Chairman is setting a new national tone on foundational education. Penultimate week, the NGF in collaboration with UBEC and NEWGLOBE convened a multi-stakeholders dialogue in Abuja focusing on foundational learning and strategies to combat the out-of-school children crisis. Commissioners of Education and Chairpersons of State Universal…

The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of a four-man armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate accused of carrying out several violent crimes in the state. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the command, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that the suspects were apprehended following a distress call. She stated that upon receiving the call, officers were deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of the male suspects, aged between 26 and 33. “The four individuals, suspected to be members of an armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate, were arrested on Aug. 8 along Nkpee Street, Bori Local…