The Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered rtd Admiral Murtala Nyako, former governor of Adamawa to open his defence before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court Abuja.

The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to consider and pass three critical bills needed to effectively fight corruption in the country. 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government would remain resolute in the fight against terrorists and insurgents.

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated a task force to bring the under-performing Nigeria TV and radio advertising market to higher productivity.

…says Nigeria’ll save $2bn annually on rice importation 

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the National Rice Development Council, a move that would see to Nigeria saving about $2 billion dollars on rice importation and improve the country’s foreign exchange earnings. 

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested three persons over alleged murder of a medical practitioner, Dr Obisike Ibe and his friend in Abuja.

The Senate has urged the military and security agencies in the country to closely monitor and block the escape routes used by bandits and fleeing terrorists to forestall their relocation to safe havens in other parts of Niger State and the country.

…raises alarm over displacement of 151,380 persons in two years

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, declare full fledged war against elements involved in terrorist activities in the country.