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Ohanaeze youths urge Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis
Pained by the disruption of government activities, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths, on Thursday, asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis in Rivers State. They appealed to Tinubu to prevail on the Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom, and his supporters. Ohanaeze youths spokesman, Mazi Chika Art Adiele, in a statement, stated that the continuous disruption in activities of governance for political gains would have dire consequences on the economy of the state if not checked. The group stated that there is only one governor allowed by the constitution at a time in a state, stressing that it
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Don’t panic, viral ‘terrorist video’, recorded six years ago, police tell Nigerians
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has clarified a trending video depicting a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists carrying assault rifles with a commentary in Hausa language, warning against disinformation. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement addressed the video that has recently gained significant attention and caused widespread concern, saying it was recorded six years ago. “After thorough and detailed video graphic analysis conducted by the NPF Cybercrime Centre, it has been confirmed that the video in question was originally created and circulated on 28th May, 2018,” Adejobi explained on X. READ ALSO:
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FCCPC partners Bauchi community leaders on consumers’ rights
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has partnered Bauchi Community leaders for sensitisation on consumer protection and rights. The Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi stated this at the sensitisation conference for traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders held at the Emir of Bauchi palace, Alh. Rilwanu Adamu on Thursday. Abdullahi explained that body, as a federal government agency, was established to promote and protect the consumers’ interest in the growing competitive market. According to him, there is need for the agency to partner and sensitise community leaders which include traditional and religious leaders
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Lagos warns residents against building under high-tension power lines
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has warned residents against erecting structures or trading under high-tension power lines in any part of the state. LASBCA’s General Manager, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said this at a meeting with the Baale of Ladigboye Community and representatives of Arewa Communities in Ikorodu. The Baale and the Arewa communities had visited Oki at his office to seek approval to trade on a portion of land, granted to the Arewa communities by the Baale, which falls under a high tension power line. READ ALSO: Leaked Data: Authorities on top of NIN slip sale- Tijani Oki
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Out-of-pocket: High cost of care hits public hospitals, uninsured patients
• Hospitals insist on deposit, payment before care • Patients, caregivers stranded over 150% hike in cost • Patients explore cheaper, unsafe alternatives, herbal concoctions • Over 90% of Nigerians still have no health insurance With the high cost of operations and consumables, the galloping cost of care in public hospitals is fast pushing essential care beyond the reach of most Nigerians. The Guardian checks across major public hospitals nationwide showed between 50 to 150 per cent spike in the cost of basic care, and much to the chagrin of minimum wage earners that desperately need care. Across
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Shadow of presidential aircraft hangs over NASS emergency sitting today
• Sources: Cost of new jet will be included in 2024 supplementary budget • Sitting to consider wide range of issues, spokesman insists • Group voices concern over non-availability of official presidential aircraft The National Assembly cut short its Sallah break to hold emergency sessions today. However, not everyone seems convinced about the officially disclosed reasons behind the hasty resumption. While it’s been stated that the resumption is solely to give lawmakers room to extend the implementation period for the capital component of N21.83 trillion 2023 budget and those of the N2.17 trillion 2023 supplementary budget, sources maintained it’s an
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Dangote Refinery fire raises concern over PMS production delay
Nigerians call for more vigilance to prevent sabotage The fire incident at a section of the Dangote Refinery has raised concerns of imminent delay in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production from the facility. The incident occurred days after the refinery’s management accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of sabotaging its operations. Affected by yesterday’s fire was the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) section of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos. Stakeholders fear that the inferno will affect the refinery’s production schedule and its ability to meet Nigeria’s domestic fuel demands. As the largest in Africa, the refinery is crucial
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Cholera: Nigeria records 54 deaths, 1,579 cases in 32 states
• Experts call for water quality testing in Lagos, Ogun • FG in talks with GAVI on vaccines, says NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced an increase in the death toll and spread of cholera across 32 states and 115 local councils of the federation. NCDC Deputy Director of Surveillance and National Incident Manager, Dr Muntari Hassan, said 54 deaths and 1,579 suspected cases had been documented since the beginning of the year. On Monday, the agency announced 53 deaths and 1,528 suspected cases of cholera across 31 states and 107 local councils, a
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MURIC, Arewa group knock Sokoto govt over passage of anti-sultanate bill
Moves by the Sokoto State government to reduce the powers or sack Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, were yesterday rebuffed by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), describing it as a wrong step that would be resisted by the Muslim community. Despite the denial of the state government that nothing was in the offing to undermine the office of the Sultan, Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed for the first and second reading Emirate Council Ammendment bill, aimed at stripping the Sultan powers to appoint kingmakers and district heads without approval
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Deposed Emir Ado Bayero now private citizen, Kano governor asserts
•Accuses ‘unpatriotic politicians’ of fuelling litigations •CP denies royal ties with embattled monarch Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, yesterday, declared that the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is a private citizen like others. The governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature, said the rulings of the Kano State High Court affirm the House of Assembly’s legislation that repealed the 2019 Kano Emirate Law, thereby making the dethroned monarch a private citizen. In May, Governor Yusuf had dethroned Bayero, while reinstating Muhammad Sanusi as the 15th Emir of Kano. The governor’s decision followed the enactment of the
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