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Nigeria: Court Dismisses HDP's Request to Be Removed From Presidential Petition
By Evelyn Okakwu The presidential election petition tribunal has dismissed an application brought by a faction of the Hope Democratic Party, seeking its exclusion from the ongoing petition challenging the conduct of the 2019 elections. The tribunal, in a ruling on Thursday, found the party's application unmeritorious and consequently dismissed it.
Nigeria: Human Trafficking - 20,000 Edo, Delta Girls Currently in Mali - NAPTIP
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says about 20,000 trafficked girls from Edo and Delta States are currently in Mali for prostitution. The Benin Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Nduka Nwanwenne, disclosed this on Thursday at Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, during the "I'm not for Sale" campaign in the area. Nwanwenne said that though human trafficking was a global issue, recent statistics revealed that it was more prevalent in Edo and Delta.
Nigeria: Fayemi Warns Against 'Politicisation' of Nigeria's Security Crisis
By Josiah Oluwole The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has warned against the politicisation of the security situation of the country, saying solutions were only possible through collaboration. He also decried the proliferation and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition in the country. He said measures must be taken to check the menace.
Nigeria: Families Cry Out As Nigerian Navy Detains Two Officers, 20 Others
A civil rights group, Centre Against Impunity in Nigeria (CAIN) on Thursday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on the Nigeria Navy to release some 22 Nigerians in their custody. The National Chairman of the centre, Shina Loremikan, made the call at a news conference in Lagos. He alleged that the detainees had been held for the past nine months without trial, saying their continued detention infringed on their fundamental human rights.
Nigerian University Recalls 40 Students Expelled in 'Error'
By Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu The Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, has recalled 40 out of 485 students it rusticated in the last academic session over poor performance and other sundry offences. The university's deputy vice-chancellor, academics, Abdulkarim Sabo, told PREMIUM TIMES how the expelled students were recalled "after the school went through their records" and discovered they were axed in error.
Nigeria: Lai Mohammed to Appear in Court Over N2.5 Billion NBC 'Fraud' Case
The immediate past Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed , has been scheduled to appear before a Federal High Court, Abuja, to explain his role in the alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills 29 Farmers in Fresh Borno Attack
By Abdulkareem Haruna At least 29 farmers were killed in cold blood when Boko Haram insurgents attacked two Borno communities on Monday, sources have said. The incidents occurred on the day the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, paid a courtesy visit on the Borno State governor, Babagana Umara. During the visit, he told the governor that the military has developed better strategies that had been yielding positive results 'in the past three weeks'.
Nigeria: Fayose Blames Rising Insecurity On South-West Governors' Crave to Be 'Cabal's Yes-Men'
By Josiah Oluwole Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the worsening security situation in the South-west region is as a result of the its governors' push to be in the good books of those (cabal) in the corridors of power. He said the region and Nigeria in general has been conquered by kidnappers and criminal herders "because state governors want to be seen as yes-men at the expense of the safety of their people".
Nigeria: Out-of-School - UBEC Commences Open Schooling Programme in July
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), says it will commence Open Schooling Programme across the 36 states of the federation by July, as part of strategy to reduce the number of Out-of-School children in the country. The Executive Secretary, UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi, represented by Unwaha Ismail in the Commission, disclosed this at the national stakeholders meeting on Open Schooling Programme in Nigeria, on Thursday in Abuja.
Nigeria: HIV/Aids Patients to Get Free Treatment in Rivers
By Cletus Ukpong Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has said people living with HIV/AIDS would henceforth receive free treatment in the state. Rivers is ranked third among the states with the highest prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian HIV/AIDs Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) released in March this year. Akwa Ibom State has the highest prevalence rates, followed by Benue.
Nigeria: Judge Threatens to Withdraw From Kashamu's Extradition Suit
By Halimah Yahaya A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Okon Abang, on Thursday threatened to withdraw from a suit brought by a former Senator for Ogun East district, Buruji Kashamu, to stop his extradition to the United States. Mr Kashamu in the suit is praying for a court order to prohibit the federal government from extraditing him to the United States of America for trial on drug possession charges.
Nigerian Govt Writes British Parliamentary Group, Denies Persecution of Christians
The Nigerian government has repudiated claims by a group styling itself as Northern Christian Elders Forum, who falsely alleged that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is practising bigotry and alienating Christians. The response by the Nigerian government is contained in a letter to the British Parliamentary Group, signed by Nigeria's High Commissioner to the UK, George Oguntade.
Nigeria: Buhari Outlines Own Vision of Intra-African Trade
By Ayodeji Adegboyega President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday outlined his vision of what intra-African trade should be. Mr Buhari spoke while receiving a report of a committee he set up to review the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The president has been criticised by many for his refusal to sign the AfCFTA when most other African countries have signed. Mr Buhari has, however, said the agreement needs to be reviewed to ensure it benefits Nigeria before he would sign.
Nigeria: Naira Marley Makes Nollywood Debut
By Jayne Augoye Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) has made his Nollywood debut in a new movie titled, 'The Enemy I know'. The embattled singer landed the role a little over a week after he regained freedom. The singer was remanded in prison custody for over a month for alleged internet fraud. The 30-year-old singer plays a major role in the movie which is being produced by popular actress, Regina Daniels.
Nigerian Victim of Workplace Accident Accuses French Firm, NSITF of Abandonment
By Evelyn Okakwu Left to battle depression, spinal cord paralysis and deafness, 39-year-old Nathan Umana says he is also contending with the anxiety of official neglect. A father of four, Mr Umana's high hopes of building a career in engineering, with a beautiful family to complement, was cut short when one month after his marriage, a fatal workplace accident changed his life for the worse.
Nigeria: Falcons Coach Madu, Tinubu, 21 Others Make Women Hall of Fame List
Super Falcons Assistant Coach Maureen Madu has made the list of 23 prominent Nigerian Women to be inducted into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame at a ceremony scheduled to take place in Abuja on June 27. A list of the inductees obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), organisers of the event, showed that Madu was selected for being the first Nigerian female coach to manage a top club in Europe.
Nigeria: Okorocha's Aides Stole Imo Property Worth N50 Billion - Committee
The Committee on the Recovery of Imo Government Property has alleged that about N50 billion worth of property belonging to the state was discovered to be missing after former Governor Rochas Okorocha left office. Jasper Ndubuaku, the chairman of the committee, said this on Wednesday at a press conference in Owerri, while speaking on the recoveries so far made by the committee.
Nigerian Governors Review Engagements With World Bank
By Ayodeji Adegboyega and Agency Report The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) on Wednesday met with World Bank officials to review the bank's engagements in the country and at state levels. NGF Chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this while addressing reporters after the meeting that was held in Abuja. Mr Fayemi said that the World Bank had been a major partner of the forum in the development programmes of all the states.
Nigeria: 3 Nigerians Top the World in British Exams
By Oghenefego Obaebor The trio, Omoshemi Favour Oloriegbe, Prince Ogunlana and Chinaza Adaeze Osuji have been adjudged Top in World in the Cambridge IGCSE Sociology 2018, Cambridge International AS 2017 and Cambridge IGCSE Agriculture 2017 examinations, respectively. While Oloriegbe was from The Childville Senior for Cambridge IGCSE Sociology, Ogunlana emanated from Lifeforte International High School and Osuji from Chrisland College.
West Africa: ECOWAS to Start Cross-Border Sale of Electricity to Member States in 2020
By Bassey Udo Member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will commence cross-border sale and distribution of electricity among themselves in 2020, the regional body announced on Tuesday. The Chairman, Regulatory Council of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA), Honoré Bogler, disclosed this in Abuja. Mr Bogler spoke at the ECOWAS Secretariat after the swearing in of the three-man regional regulatory council.
Nigeria: BBNaija Winner Miracle Now Certified Pilot
Miracle Ikechukwu, winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija(BBN) 'Double Wahala' show, has obtained his certification as an "Instrument Rated" pilot. He took to his Instagram page @miracleikechukwu to share the news, as he posted a picture of his duty post. He wrote: "A lot of turbulence while en-route but finally landed.. "Instrument Rated!".. It's only Your Grace Lord.. Thank You.. and to everyone who has supported meh thus far, I Appreciate...
Nigeria: Amnesty Urges Nigeria to Stop Torture By Security Forces
Amnesty International on Wednesday said torture of civilians and suspects by Nigerian security forces have persisted despite new legislation to curb such abuses. In a statement marking International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Amnesty said it continued to receive regular reports of torture and other human rights abuses in military and police custody.
Nigeria: World Drug Day - 10 Million Nigeria Use Cannabis - UNODC
The United Nations on Drug and Crime (UNODC) said cannabis is the most widely used drug globally with an estimated 188 million people having used the drug in the previous year. UNODC Country Representative, Oliver Stolpe, disclosed this at the 2019 World Drug Day on Wednesday in Abuja.
Nigeria: Asa Releases New Single
Nigerian Afro-soul superstar, Asa Elemide, has released a new single titled 'Good Thing'. The singer took to her Instagram handle @asoofficial to announce the drop of her new song, her second this year. The lyrics of the new single, which bragged on the loss of an ex-lover, also emphasised on how her ex lost a "good thing" in her and what she stands for. The song is a follow up to her comeback song, 'The Beginning', which she released some weeks back.
Nigeria: Documents Expose Multi-Billion Naira Contract Scam By Ex-Governor Yari of Zamfara
By Nasir Ayitogo The immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, awarded a contract for the same project twice to the same contractor at bloated cost, documents exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES has revealed. The contract for the construction and drilling of 84 solar-powered boreholes across the 14 Local governments of Zamfara State was first awarded in 2014 to a Chinese firm, China Zhonghao Nigeria Limited, for N27.5billion.
Nigeria: Another APC Group Says 'Enemies Within' Sabotaging Buhari's Govt
By Samson Adenekan Another group in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that some individuals in government were sabotaging the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The group made the allegation on Wednesday when it held a protest in Abuja to counter one held two days earlier during which another group alleged that a cabal had taken over the government.
Nigerian Actor Drowns in Swimming Pool
By Jayne Augoye A fast-rising Nollywood screenwriter, actor and director, Kagho Akpor, reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at a popular hotel in Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday. His older brother, Idhebor, also a popular Lagos-based filmmaker, broke the news on Facebook on Wednesday. Both brothers co-owned a film production company called 'BCBLUNT Films'. The deceased was one of the sons of a veteran journalist, Caesar Kagho.
Nigeria: Right to Freedom From Torture Non-Negotiable, Says Govt
By Alex Enumah Abuja — The federal government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights of the people against all forms of torture and inhuman treatment in the country. The reiteration was made in Abuja at an event organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Day in support of victims of torture.
Nigeria: INEC Is Most Improved Public Service Institution in Nigeria - Chairman
By Busayo Agbola The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, says the electoral body is the most improved public service institution in Nigeria. Mr Yakubu said this at the 2019 Post Election Review Meeting held at Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday morning. He was represented at the event by a commissioner of INEC, Mustapha Lecky.
Nigeria: Arms Scandal - 10 Questions Amosun, Nigeria Police Need to Answer
By Samuel Ogundipe On Tuesday night, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun issued a rebuttal to a PREMIUM TIMES story that detailed how he stored arms and ammunition at an illegal armoury at the Government House, Abeokuta. The report, which was based on independent accounts of top national security sources, said Mr Amosun kept armaments in his official lodge in contravention of extant firearms regulations.
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