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The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has launched the Central Motor Registry Command Centre to enable members of the public report cases of stolen vehicles. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,  said the digitalised centre was domiciled at the Department of Information and Communication Technology. Adejobi stated that the move was in line with the IGP’s mission to ensure a digital environment for policing the country. He added that the […]

The Federal Controller of Works in Delta State, Jimoh Olawale, has said the Second Niger Bridge will be opened to traffic on December 15. Olawale, said the bridge would be opened for only 30 days, noting that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, ordered the opening of the bridge, which is 95 per cent complete, to ease traffic during the Yuletide. He debunked claims by a group alleging […]

The Senate has raised concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy on cash withdrawals. Senate Minority Leader, Phillip Aduda, called for caution as it will affect many Nigerians, especially small business owners. Responding, Senate President Ahmad Lawan harped on the need to engage the CBN in discussions to get more details of the policy. Lawan directed the committee on banking to discuss the matter during the screening of the […]

The National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, has appealed for the establishment of the Corps Trust Fund which is awaiting the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari. Acting Director-General of the Corps, Christy Uba, stated that the Fund will enhance the smooth operations of the Scheme, especially by addressing the challenges of infrastructure. Uba urged corps members to be patriotic citizens as they engage in the one-year mandatory service to the country. […]

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has assured Muslims in the state of effective and adequate representation in his administration. Oyebanji stated this when members of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the League of Imam and Alfas paid him a courtesy visit. He expressed appreciation to the Muslim community in the state for standing by him during the election. The Governor affirmed that Muslims could be trusted with positions […]