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I’ll use modern technology to re-secure Nigeria, says Tambuwal
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant has promised to use modern technology to re-secure Nigeria if elected. He stated this after a consultative meeting with Kebbi State PDP executives, delegates and other key stakeholders of the party held at the state secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
NSCDC charges new recruits on competence, selflessness
The New recruits into the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Edo have been charged on competence and selflessness to duty.
Sacked Ebonyi PDP Chairman heads to Appeal Court
Sacked Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Ebonyi Chapter, Mr Tochukwu Okorie has approached the Court of Appeal, asking it to set aside the Federal High Court judgment that declared Silas Onu as Chairman of PDP in Ebonyi.
Ayade presents vehicles to Cross River judges
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Wednesday in Calabar presented new vehicles to newly appointed judges in the state, saying they deserve better life.
2023: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Calls Out Osinbajo, Amaechi, Tinubu Over Insecurity
Popular media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has called out three presidential aspirants under the All Progressives Congress. He challenged the aspirants to give Nigerians information on how they plan to end the lingering insecurity in the country. His tweet read: “They’re all going to need to give us a CLEAR AND PRACTICABLE plan to tackle insecurity.” This is coming a few hours after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Ekiti 2022: Fayemi, Adebayo, Egbeyemi lead APC campaign council
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, his Deputy, Bisi Egbeyemi and Minister of Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo are to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign for the June 18 Governorship election in the state.
NDLEA destroys 17 suspected cannabis sativa farms in Edo in 3 months -Cdr
The Edo command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has destroyed 17 suspected cannabis sativa farms measuring over 15 hectares in the state.
2023: Zulum tasks presidential aspirants on unity
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged presidential aspirants for the 2023 election to always consider the unity and peace of Nigeria as the paramount in their aspirations. Zulum made the call on Monday in Maiduguri when he received the presidential aspirant of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Gov.
Emefiele remains focused on delivering CBN mandate - Group
A support group, Emefiele Mobilization Team (EMT) says the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Godwin Emefiele remain focused on delivering on his mandate as governor of the apex bank.
2023: Osinbajo Makes 9 Promises to Nigerians As He Declares for President
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has promised Nigerians nine things as he declared for the presidency on Monday. Here are some highlighted promises: 1. Security: “If given the opportunity then I believe that first, we must complete what we started by radically transforming our security and intelligence architecture.” 2. Economy: “I’ll Provide an excellent environment for businesses to fly, enhance our Social Investment Programme to a full scale social welfare scheme.
2023: Only Peter Obi Can Face Osinbajo - Nigerians Debate Buhari’s Sucessor
Nigerians have started debating online the right person to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari and not disappoint like the All Progressives Congress did. This comes after Yemi Osinbajo on Monday declared to contest in the 2023 presidential election. Some Nigerians believe Peter Obi is the best candidate to go against Yemi Osinbajo if APC decides to give him the ticket.
Wife Of Ex-Senate President, Adolphus Wabara Is Dead
Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Adolphus Wabara has lost his wife, Felicia.She died in early hours of Sunday, 10th April, 2022, after a protracted illness at the age of 69. This was made known by the Secretary of Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State, Emmanuel Shebbs, in a release issued to newsmen in Umuahia, the State capital, Monday morning.
Nigeria Overtakes Iraq As Country With Highest Attacks By Islamic State Terrorists
A consultancy company, Jihad Analytics, which processes data on global and cyber jihad says Nigeria now has the highest number of attacks by the Islamic State (IS).
Buhari assents to Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 3 others
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to four Bills recently passed by the National Assembly including Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022.Others are, Nigeria Law Reform Commission Act, 2022; National Biotechnology Development Agency Act, 2022 and Federal Medical Centre, Hong (Establishment) Act, 2022.The President’s media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.According to him, the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act...
PDP felicitates Sen. David Mark at 74
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated former President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark, as he attained the age of 74, describing him as outstanding elder statesman, a brilliant military officer and excellent legislator. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Friday, also described Mark as a forthright administrator, courageous political leader and an agent of peace. Ologunagba said that as a beacon of hope, Sen.
Buhari Writes Reps, Seeks Increase In Petrol Subsidy To ₦4 Trillion
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the approval of the House of Representatives for N4trillion to fund petroleum subsidy. Buhari made the request in a letter read by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila during plenary session It would be recalled that the administration had said N3trillion is required to pay for subsidy in 2022. The President asked the lawmakers to increase the oil benchmark from $62 per barrel to $73 per barrel.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fined some banks for allowing crypto transactions. CBN imposed monetary sanctions on Stanbic IBTC Bank, Access Bank for permitting crypto transactions by customers in breach of a directive from the regulator last year, forbidding such deals, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
According to a report by SaharaReporters, the convoy of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the June 18 Ekiti governorship poll, Chief Segun Oni, was on Wednesday attacked at Efon Alaaye in the Efon Council area of the state. It was learnt that members and supporters of the party were attacked with guns, cutlasses, and other dangerous weapons on arrival at the town for the former governor’s consultative meetings with SDP members in the council area.
Kaduna governorship race: Sen. Shehu Sani lists security as priority
Sen. Shehu Sani has promised to make it impossible for terrorists to operate in Kaduna State, if elected the governor in 2023.
Why we must support Tinubu for 2023 - Arewa leader
Alhaji Musa Saidu, the leader of the Arewa Community in Southern Nigeria, says the North must support Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to become Nigeria’s president in 2023, as a payback for his numerous support for President Muhammadu Buhari. Saidu, also the National Coordinator, Arewa Initiative for Peaceful Coexistence in Southern Nigeria (AIPCSN), said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Port Harcourt.
Could Robert Lewandowski Leave Bayern Munich This Summer?
Poland international Robert Lewandowski only has a year left in his current contract with German giants Bayern Munich, but the rumours about him potentially parting ways with the clubs continues to circulate in the media. In Bayern Munich’s Amazon documentary “FC Bayern – Behind the Legend”, a scene revealed sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, CEO Oliver Kahn and technical director Marco Neppe talking about Lewandoski’s contract in an office at the club’s headquarters.
Parties That Violate Electoral Law Will Be Barred From 2023 Elections - INEC Warns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that any party which violates the provisions of the Electoral Act will be barred from taking part in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
Ebele Obiano Picks Nomination Form For Anambra North Senatorial District Race
Former Anambra state first lady, Ebelechukwu Obiano on Tuesday, April 4, picked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest for the Anambra North Senatorial District seat in the 2023 elections. The wife of Gov Willie Obiano earlier declared her senatorial ambition and also formally apologised to Governor Charles Soludo and Ndigbo over the incident between her and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the inauguration ceremony on March 17, 2022. source
FG Uncover Over 1,500 Federal Workers With Fake Appointment Letters
The federal government has uncovered 1,500 workers who joined the Federal civil service with fake appointment letters in the past year. While over 1,000 culprits were discovered in one ministry, 500 others found in other ministries, departments and agencies during a service-wide verification exercise.
2023: Fayose Resigns From PDP Zoning Committee
A former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose is no longer a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s zoning committee He resigned over his presidential ambition. Fayose made this known in a letter dated April 5, 2022, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP zoning committee and Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. “Having hinted during our last meeting at my intention to run for the office of the President in the coming primary election and by God’s grace; the general election.
NIN-SIM linkage: Barred subscribers lament impact on business
Mobile network subscribers in Owerri who were barred from making calls on Tuesday, decried the impact of the ban by telecommunication companies on their businesses. Some of the respondents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said they have lost millions of naira to the sudden disconnection of their mobile network lines.
Reps to investigate hike in prices of diesel, cooking gas
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the rise in the cost of diesel and cooking gas with a view to cushioning the effects on Nigerians. This is sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Chike Okafor (APC-Imo), at the plenary on Tuesday.Moving the motion, Okafor said that the Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) was created in August 2021 in line with the Petroleum Industry Act.
Bill to establish Nat’l Industrial Tech Park passes 2nd reading in Senate
A bill seeking to establish National Industrial Technology Park, passed second reading at the Senate on Tuesday. This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen.
Police foils sexagenarian’s suicide attempt on 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos have prevented a sexagenarian (name withheld), from attempting to jump into the Lagos Lagoon from the 3rd Mainland Bridge. The spokesman for the Police Command in Lagos State, SP. Benjamin Hundyin confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday.Hundyin said the operatives have taken the 67-year-old man to the Adekunle police station, Yaba for statement and interrogation.
2022 UTME: We allowed CBT centres to increase service charge - Registrar
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the board allowed Computer Based Test Centres (CBT) to increase the service charge to 1,000 for its April 9, mock examination. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the JAMB organises mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which is optional to test run facilities in accredited centres to be used for the test nationwide.
Insecurity: Smooth highways ‘ll help mitigate kidnapping, robbery -Asagba of Asaba
The Asagba of Asaba, Chief Chike Edozien, says ensuring the nation’s highways are smooth will help mitigate kidnappings and robberies on bad spots. The traditional ruler said that bad roads remained one of the major contributors to insecurity on highways across the country.Edozien made the assertion in Asaba, Delta on Tuesday when he received officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command and Staff College Udi, Enugu State.
Anambra PDP faction suspends Acting Chairman, Asolo
A faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra has suspended Mr Okey Asolo, acting Chairman of the party in the state. Asolo’ was suspended by the PDP ward leadership in Ward 13 Onitsha North Local Government Area which accused him of violation of party constitution and anti-party activities.
Ghana applauds Nigeria’s success story in biotechnology
A high-powered delegation of biotechnology and biosafety team members on a study tour from Ghana on Monday applauded Nigeria’s success story in the areas of biotechnology and biosafety. Dr Emmanuel Marfo, Ghananian Parliamentarian, said during a courtesy visit to the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) in Abuja that they felt good being among people doing a good job of trying to feed the nation.
U.S. state governor signs into law women’s right to abortion
The governor of Colorado has signed landmark legislation, guaranteeing women’s right to abortion. Gov. Jared Polis signed into law the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which codifies women’s right to make reproductive health-care decisions free from government interference. “In the State of Colorado, the serious decision to start or end a pregnancy with medical assistance will remain between a person, their doctor and their faith,” he said.
DMO lists 2 new FGN savings bonds for subscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on Monday offered two new Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds for subscription. The first, a two-year FGN Savings Bond, comes at an interest rate of 7.33 per cent per annum, and would be due on April 13, 2024.There is also a three-year FGN Savings Bond at an interest rate of 8.33 per cent per annum, due on April 13, 2025.
Ebonyi Govt. pardons 31 under-aged detained over communal conflict
The Ebonyi Government says it has pardoned and will release 31 under-aged detainees at the correctional service remand home, over their involvement in the fratricidal Ezza/ Ezza-Effium conflict. Gov. David Umahi disclosed this in Abakaliki while swearing-in a new judge of the state’s Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Paul Awada. Umahi said that the State Executive Council deliberated on the issue and decided to pardon the detainees as normalcy has returned to the area.
Security: Anambra prays, seeks God’s intervention over insecurity
Anambra residents, in compliance with the April 4 prayer directives given by Anambra’s Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo for churches and mosques to gather and pray from 11 am, yielded minimum compliance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who monitored the compliance to the prayer directives, reports on Monday in Awka that few churches complied with the time specified.
UNILORIN announces vacancy for VC post
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) on Monday announced that the post of Vice-Chancellor of the institution will be vacant effective from Oct. 16, 2022.This is contained in a statement issued in Ilorin and signed by Dr Fola Olowoleni, the university’s Registrar/Secretary to Council.
Enugu govt appoints Prof. Okolie as ESUT new Vice-Chancellor
The Enugu State Government has appointed Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). This is contained in a statement, signed by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, and made available to newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday.It said that the appointment is with effect from April 4, 2022.The statement disclosed that Prof.
FG always ready to create platform for Diaspora investment- Gov. Sule
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the Federal Government is always ready to creating an enabling environment for Diaspora’s contributions and investments to Nigeria’s development.Sule said this at the 2nd Phase of the Zumunta Association of USA Inc. Benevolent Palliative project Awards in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, Zumunta Association Inc. United States of America is a non-for-profit Cultural Community Organisation, based in the Diaspora.
Buhari remains committed to projects delivery till his last day in office-BMO
Inspite of having few months left in his tenure in office, President Muhammadu Buhar will not relent in his commitment to delivering on quality projects, according to the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO). In a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, the group described the latest approvals by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as a major demonstration of faith by the Buhari administration to complete all ongoing projects and begin new ones.
FG Grants Three-year Tax Relief To 33 Companies, Bars 10 Firms
The federal government has approved the application of 33 companies seeking pioneer status under the Industrial Development Income Tax Act in 2021.A quarterly PSI reports released by the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission revealed that investments made by the 33 companies during the year amounted to N543.88bn. The federal government however declined the applications submitted by 10 investing firms including the popular FinTech, Flutterwave, during the review period.
Bandits Abduct 22 Villagers Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway
Bandits preying the Abuja-Kaduna Highway have abducted 22 villagers, according to a report by DailyTrust. The report revealed that bandits raided some houses at Anguwar Maji, in Jere town along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway before kidnapping their victims. The attack which took place in the community which shares a boundary with Tafa-Sabon -Wuse in Niger State, occurred barely 24 hours after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, visited the highway.
Two Million Nigerians To Start Receiving N20bn Monthly From June -FG
The monthly sum of N20 billion will be paid to two million Nigerians as basic cash transfers and conditional cash transfers under the National Cash Transfer Programme, the Federal Government has confirmed.
UN pledges to eliminate threat of explosive hazards in Somalia
The United Nations on Monday reaffirmed its support for freeing Somalia from explosive hazards and highlighted the impact that the scourge has on the citizens. James Swan, the UN secretary-general’s special representative for Somalia, said the world body is determined to bolster national capabilities to counter threats posed by explosive devices in a sustainable manner.
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