Delay In Resignation: Umahi, Geidam Remain Senators Despite Ministerial Appointments

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, are yet to resign from the Nigerian Senate as Senators. Both Umahi and Geidam are part of President Bola Tinubu’s 48 ministers who were sworn in on August 21. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence … Read more

Buhari Approves Appointment Of Garba Baba Umar As Senior Security Adviser For INTERPOL

Buhari appoints Garba Baba Umar

President Buhari has appointed Garba Baba Umar, a retiring Assistant Inspector General of Police, as Senior Security Adviser on International Police Cooperation and Counter-terrorism. The appointment is to allow him to complete his tenure as an Executive Member of the International Police Organization (INTERPOL). AIG Umar’s new appointment takes effect from May 16th, 2023. EKO … Read more

Kogi To Sue Dangote Over Obajana Plant Ownership Tussle

Kogi is suing Dangote over the Obajana plant ownership tussle. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government has resolved to drag Dangote Cement Plc to court over the ownership of the Obajana Cement Plant. EDITOR’S PICKS Kogi, Dangote Reach Agreement To Reopen Obajana Cement Plant – FG Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To … Read more

Kogi, Dangote Reach Agreement To Reopen Obajana Cement Plant

Kogi and Dangote have reached an agreement to reopen the sealed Obajana cement plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government and Dangote Group have agreed to reopen the Obajana cement plant. EDITOR’S PICKS Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To Present Proof Of Obajana Plant’s Acquisition Govt Seals Off Dangote Cement Factory  Govt … Read more

Salary Increment: IGP Threatens Police Officers Over Purported Protest

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The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, had said the implementation of the new salary package for police officers would start by January 2022 He described the report of the planned protest by officers as an “attempt by unscrupulous individuals to bring the Force to disrepute…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, … Read more

President Buhari Warns Service Chiefs Over Anambra Governorship Poll

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President Buhari has warned the Service Chiefs over Anambra governorship poll.     EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Armed Forces and other security agencies to ensure that nothing stops the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), made the disclosure while … Read more

Banditry: FG warns Nigerians Against Acquiring Arms To Defend Themselves

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Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State earlier advised residents of the State to rise above meekness and defend themselves against all forms of banditry The Federal Government has urged Nigerians not to take up arms illegally to defend themselves against banditry. Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammed Dingyadi said this during the second annual ministerial media … Read more

Nigeria, South Africa To Partner On Security

Nigeria, South Africa To Partner On Security

Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to bilateral cooperation with South Africa, especially in the areas of security and intelligence. Dingyadi, who received the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Thamsanga Dennis Mseleko, in his office in Abuja, said despite some issues between both countries, they … Read more