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APC Congresses: State chairmen complain of abandonment by State Govs
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The State Caretaker Committee chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have complained to the national leadership of the party the ill-treatment they receive from their state governors, stressing that they have been victims of use and dump. Chairman of the Forum of Caretaker chairmen of APC and Borno State chairman, Hon. Ali Bukar
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We’re committed to Nigeria’s financial system stability – Senate
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna The Nigerian senate in Kaduna on Friday reiterated the commitment of the 9th Assembly towards stabilising the country’s financial system, especially in a distressed economy. Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Uba Sani (APC Kaduna Central), said this at the opening of a 3-day retreat for
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Plateau: Group train, empowers rural women with communication gadgets for swift security response
From Gyang Bere, Jos Following the bloody attacks that perished several lives in Plateau State, Centre for the Advocacy of Justice and Rights (CAJR) has trained and empowered women and youths with communication equipment to respond swiftly to security threats in their rural communities in the state. The Executive Director, Etty Peter disclosed this at
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BREAKING: Reps pass electoral bill amid tension
The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, maintaining the controversial Clause 52(2) as presented. The clause allows the Independent National Electoral Commission to determine when, where and how voting and transmission of results will be done. Clause 52(2) reads, “Voting at an election and transmission of result under this bill shall
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Niger Insecurity: Kidnappers, Cattle Rustlers, Informants To Die By Hanging In Niger
From John Adams, Minna Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has signed into law a bill passed by the state house of assembly which makes kidnaping and cattle rustling punishable by hanging. The law known as Kidnapping and Cattle Rustling (Special Provisions) Law, 2021 is applicable to those who act as informants, aid and
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Interior Minister advocates women inclusion in paramilitary services
From Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has stressed the need for women inclusion in military related services to promote and realise gender equality. Aregbesola made the call during the official launch of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Gender Policy at the Corps’ Headquarters in Abuja. He said
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Defections: Okowa not leaving PDP – Aniagwu
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State does not intend to dump the People Democratic Party (PDP) like some of his colleagues have done in the recent past, the state Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu said on Friday. The membership strength of the PDP depleted nationwide following the defection of governors David
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Buhari commissions Katsina water project 40 years after conception
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Since 41 years after the idea was conceived, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commissioned the Zobe regional water supply project at Dutsinma Local Government Area, Katsina State. Reports indicate that the administration of late President Shehu Shagari initiated the water scheme way back in 1980. Buhari attributed the delay in completing
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Only 50% of polling units have 3G network to transmit election result – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says only about 50 per cent of polling units in the country has 3G network that can transmit elections results electronically. The Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Mr Ubale Maska made this known while addressing the House of Representatives on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the
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NBC bans radio, TV stations from reporting details, naming victims of terror attacks
By Chinelo Obogo Radio and television stations in Nigeria have been ordered by the Federal Government to henceforth, cease from reporting details of attacks by bandits and terrorists. In a letter titled ‘Newspaper Reviews And Current Affairs Programmes: A Need For Caution’, dated July 7, 2021 and signed by Francisca Aiyetan on behalf of
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JUST IN: PDP, Soludo missing as INEC releases list of Anambra guber candidates
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to list any of the contending candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the list of candidates for the November 6 Anambra governorship election. Valentine Ozigbo and Ugochukwu Uba are contesting the rightful candidate of the party. Also, former governor of
S’Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries
Armed South African police officers are protecting deliveries of food and supplies to supermarkets after days of widespread looting and violence. Riots were sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma, reports the BBC. An estimated $1bn (£720m) worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal with at least 800 retail shops looted, a mayor
NBC orders media outlets to desist from revealing victims, details of terrorist attacks
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has given a new order to media outlets in the country. NBC has ordered television and radio stations in Nigeria to desist from revealing “details” of the activities of bandits, terrorists and kidnappers in their reports. NBC made this known in a statement titled, ‘Newspaper Reviews And Current Affairs
Heavy security at Gani Fawehinmi Park over planned Yoruba Nation rally
At the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in the state’s Ojota region, Yoruba nation agitators and operatives of the Lagos State Police Command are set to clash today. According to reports, security officers are in their high numbers at the proposed location of separatist agitators’ Yoruba nation event. Remember that the protestors held a rally
Roma score 10 in Mourinho’s first game
Jose Mourinho oversaw a goal-fest in his first game as Roma boss, with his new side hitting 10 goals past a lower-league Italian team in a friendly on Thursday. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham head coach was appointed by Roma back in May, and was officially unveiled last week. The Portuguese defended
Europe floods: Death toll over 100 as rescues continue
At least 100 people have died in devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium, officials said Friday, as rescue operations and the search for hundreds still unaccounted for continued. Authorities in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate said 50 people had died there, including at least nine residents of an assisted living facility
Remains of murdered retired general to be buried today
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the murder of Major General Hassan Ahmed, a former Provost Marshal. A source close to the family said the ambush occurred close to the Abaji area of Abuja. The aggressors kidnapped General Ahmed’s sister, Safina Ahmed (initially mistaken for the wife). The siblings and the deceased’s driver, Sergeant Bukar
Merkel vows support after European floods kill 59, leave hundreds missing
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged full support for the victims of some of the country’s worst flooding in decades. Record rainfall in western Europe caused rivers to burst their banks, devastating the region, reports the BBC. At least 59 people have died in Germany with hundreds more reported missing. Belgium has also reported
Biden, Merkel ‘united against Russia aggression’
The US and Germany will stand together against Russian aggression, President Joe Biden said as he welcomed outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel to Washington. Biden said he had voiced concern to Mrs Merkel over a Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline, but they agreed Moscow cannot be allowed to use energy as a weapon, reports the BBC. The
Enhanced security: A’Ibom chiefs, Police Command brainstorm
Tony Anichebe, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Council of Chiefs and the Police Command have initiated a strategic framework towards enhancing security in the state. To this end, the Council of Chiefs, led by its Chairman, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, held a strategic meeting with the State Police Commissioner, CP Amiengheme
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