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Buhari Promises Reformed, Modernised Police Force

December 21, 2019 3:46 am

President Muhammadu Buhari friday pledged to bequeath to the country a legacy of a reformed, modernised, fully equipped and motivated Police Force with further vision to raise a citizen-focused police which exhibit a sense of professionalism, respect for rule of law and due process.

The president made the promise at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja while commissioning operational vehicles and other assets for the force.

He tasked the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to be resilient in the commitment to rid the country of crimes.

The president also tasked the police leadership to ensure continuous orientation …

Sanwo-Olu Promises Over 2000 Empowerment Grants

December 19, 2019 1:41 pm

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to give out empowerment grants to over 2000 residents in commemoration of the Lagos Civil Week.

While disclosing the grant, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale said the empowerment grant is In line with the agenda of the Lagos state government administration, through a social welfare intervention programme to support traders to grow their businesses gradually.

Unveiling the programmes and activities lined up for the civic week and the launch of the Sanwo-Olu Cares initiative, Adebowale said the grant should be seen as ‘setting …

Lofty Promises For Autonomous Cars Unfulfilled

December 15, 2019 3:08 pm

The first driverless cars were supposed to be deployed on the roads of American cities in 2019, but just a few days before the end of the year, the lofty promises of car manufacturers and Silicon Valley remain far from becoming reality.

Recent accidents, such as those involving Tesla cars equipped with Autopilot, a driver assistance software, have shown that “the technology is not ready,” said Dan Albert, critic and author of the book “Are We There Yet?” on the history of the American automobile.

He questioned the optimistic sales pitch that autonomous cars would help reduce road deaths …

Tambuwal Promises Enhanced Welfare For NYSC Members

December 2, 2019 12:57 pm

The Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has pledged enhanced welfare for National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state.

Tambuwal gave the pledgea at the swearing-in of the 2019 Batch C stream 2 corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Monday.

Represented by the state Head of Service, Dr Buhari Bello Kware, the governor said the scheme has over the years played a vital role in enhancing national integration, social, cultural and physical development of the country and urged the corps members to sustain the tempo.

The governor enjoined them to be in the vanguard …

EFCC Promises Due Diligence In Alleged ₦4b Scam In Rivers

EFCC Promises Due Diligence In Alleged ₦4b Scam In Rivers

November 1, 2019 4:12 pm
The Port Harcourt zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured investors of Bluekey Investment Club across the Niger Delta of diligent investigation.
The assurance was given yesterday by the Head, Cyber Crime Section, Allison James, while addressing protesters that besieged the zonal office that was seeking the refund of their investments in the company.

According to him, the EFCC is not holding Bluekey’s depositors’ funds but would ensure that thorough investigations were carried into the activities of the company.

“We started the investigations of

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Sanwo-Olu Promises To Help Resuscitate National Stadium

Sanwo-Olu Promises To Help Resuscitate National Stadium

October 16, 2019 9:51 am

The Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu at the weekend pledged to help resuscitate the National Stadium at Surulere to the benefit of the residents, especially the youth.

Speaking during the Lagos leg of Sports Minister, Sunday Dare’s tour of sporting facilities owned by the Federal Government, Sanwo-Olu lamented the state of the stadium, saying it had been left unused and promised to work with the sports ministry to ensure it was brought back to good use for everyone.

“We’ve seen the state of negligence, disuse at the National Stadium, Surulere. What we are taking away from here is that we …

Davido Promises Independence Day ‘gift’ To His Fans

Davido Promises Independence Day ‘gift’ To His Fans

September 28, 2019 4:11 pm

A singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, seems prepared to give Nigerians an Independence Day gift of sorts.

The ‘Fall’ singer took to his Instagram page to announce that he would be releasing another song with American singer, Chris Brown, next week.

He also indicated that the song would be produced by Kiddominant.

Read Also: Burna Boy becomes Star brand Ambassador.

The new song will be Davido’s second collaboration with Chris Brown within the space of few months.

The first song, ‘Blow my Mind’ already has over 21 million views on YouTube. It was produced by Shizzi …

Gov. Ihedioha promises to pay pension in Imo

Gov. Ihedioha promises to pay pension in Imo

September 25, 2019 10:43 pm

The Imo Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has restated his administration’s commitment to the implementation of a veritable pension administration in the state.

The governor stated this in a goodwill message at the third quarter consultative forum organised by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Owerri on Wednesday.

Ihedioha, represented by his deputy, Mr Gerald Irona, said that his administration was committed to the welfare of pensioners through sustainable payment of pension.

He commended  PenCom for choosing Imo as host state for the forum, adding that it was a veritable way of fulfilling the commission’s constitutional mandate of pension management.…

British PM vows to pursue Brexit deal after new blow

Britain’s new leader Johnson promises to get Brexit done

July 23, 2019 9:08 am

Boris Johnson, the ebullient Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by Halloween, will replace Theresa May as prime minister after winning the leadership of the Conservative Party on Tuesday.

His victory catapults the United Kingdom towards a Brexit showdown with the EU and towards a constitutional crisis at home, as British lawmakers have vowed to bring down any government that tries to leave the bloc without a divorce deal.

Read Also: Boris Johnson set to become next UK PM

Johnson, the face of the 2016 Brexit referendum, won the …

Adamu confirmed as IG, promises to restructure police

Adamu confirmed as IG, promises to restructure police

May 23, 2019 10:31 pm

Mohammed Adamu was yesterday confirmed Inspector-General (IG) by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).

The Council, chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, confirmed Adamu’s appointment during its meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Members of the council expressed satisfaction with Adamu’s performance since his appointment in an acting capacity on January 15.

He was appointed at the expiration of the tenure of former IG Ibrahim Idris, who retired at 60, the statutory retirement age.

Speaking to reporters after his confirmation, the IG promised to re-organise the police for efficiency to fight banditry, kidnapping, insurgency and general insecurity across …

Bauchi Governor-elect promises to run inclusive government

March 26, 2019 10:15 am

The Bauchi State Governor elect, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has pledged to run an inclusive and participatory government.

Mohammed made the pledge in a special broadcast shortly after he was declared winner of Bauchi Governorship Election at the end of collation of results from Tafawa Balewa LGA on Monday.

The governor-elect assured that he will ensure efficient and transparent government, as he would engage all the stakeholders in the state in the running of governance so as to hold his administration accountable.

He also said that in order to find lasting solutions to some of the challenges militating against the

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