By Sabiu Abdullahi The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is conducting a comprehensive training program for Police Image Managers and officers of the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) on effective complaint management. The training, which is taking place in Lagos State, aims to enhance the capacity
Bu Sabiu Abdullahi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, June 6, 2024, during a sting operation at the Kubwa axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The commission said the arrest was
By Sabiu Abdullahi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to those who breach the state’s laws, vowing to take strong measures against offenders. Speaking at a ceremony where he signed three Executive Orders, Governor Mohammed noted that his administration will not tolerate any form of lawlessness, particularly sabotage of
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has submitted a proposal for a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu, according to sources familiar with the matter. The proposed minimum wage is N105,000, higher than the previously discussed N60,000. However, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed disappointment, stating that the government
By Sabiu Abdullahi Precious Eze, publisher of News Platform, was arrested by police from Zone 2 Command, Lagos State, on May 27, 2024, at his Gbagada home. His colleagues alleged that the arrest was instigated by a prominent businessman and politician. Eze was detained for a week before being arraigned at the Ebute Meta Magistrate
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Federal Government and Organised Labour have adjourned the minimum wage talks till Thursday, awaiting the submission of the salary template to President Bola Tinubu by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage postponed the session, following the President’s directive to the finance minister to present
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Senate has passed a bill that would increase their workers’ salaries by 300 percent. The proposed legislation, sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, seeks to enhance the welfare of judicial officers at both the federal and state levels. The Senate’s approval of the bill is a significant step
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a member of the State House of Assembly and a former local government chairman for their alleged involvement in banditry activities. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Dalijan, made this revelation on Wednesday during a meeting with Thomas Parker, head of the Counterterrorism Unit at the
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has responded to circulating allegations that it plans to revoke the licenses of three additional banks, following its regulatory action against Heritage Bank on Monday, June 3, 2024. According to the CBN, these allegations are “false and intended to trigger panic in the financial system.” In
By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has extended his congratulations to Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as Mexico’s first female president. In a statement released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu praised Sheinbaum’s victory, saying it has “cemented the voices of women in government and broken the political glass ceiling.” Sheinbaum,