The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has issued an order to Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maiduguri, to ensure capture of Abubakar Shekau, self-acclaimed leader of the Boko Haram sect, “dead or alive” within 40 days.
INEC Adds 16 Additional CVR Centres To The FCT
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it had added 16 additional centres for on-going Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Festus Keyamo Knocks EFCC, Says Agency Relies On Foreign Entity
Human Rights activist and renowned lawyer, Festus Keyamo (SAN) has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for doing little to identify looters and recover stolen funds. The lawyer who was recently awarded Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) made his position known in a series of tweets on his handle @fkeyamo yesterday.
Restructuring: Governors Set Up Committee For State Police
Yesterday, the Governors Forum set up a six man committee to fashion out modalities for the establishment of state police. The committee was made up of representatives from the six geopolitical zones. The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Abdulaziz Yari who made this known while briefing State House correspondents stated that the move was prompted by the peculiarity of security challenges confronting the various states.
Abubakar Tsav Warns Governors Against Creation Of State Police
Former Commissioner of Police, Lagos state, Abubakar Tsav has warned state governors against attempts to establish state police to facilitate effective policing of the country. The retired senior police officer issued the warning on Thursday while speaking with select journalists in Lagos.
Ex-Gov Ngilari Acquitted By Appeal Court
The Yola Division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday discharged and acquitted former governor of Adamawa State, Mr Bala Ngilari, who was earlier sentenced to five years imprisonment without option of fine by a Yola high court.
Magu’s Intransigence: Nigeria Suspended From International Anti-Corruption Organisation
Despite the dogged fight against corruption by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, the country has been suspended by an international anti-corruption organisation, Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units.