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Oil theft: How security agents connive with criminals, Ex-Naval Commander tells Reps
A retired Naval officer and former commander of Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi, has informed the House of Representatives Committee investigating oil theft that the menace is a criminal enterprise executed through the connivance of three entities. He made the claim while speaking before the committee on Friday. According to him, the criminal
Keyamo faults Sirika’s demolition of NSIB’s N5bn office
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has got another office in Lagos two years after the demolition of its office by the immediate past administration. This is just as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, described the demolition by his predecessor, Senator Hadi Sirika, as saddening. Daily Trust reports that the federal
Politicians Buy SUVs For Judges Because Only Their Votes Count – Odinkalu
A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has alleged that judges are being used by politicians to destroy Nigeria’s democratic system. He regretted how governors in the country continue to accord priority to donating vehicles to their cronies while being less concerned to the plights of the people that elected them
BUA flags off construction of N280m publishing house at Babcock University
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), brainchild of Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, on Friday, flagged off construction of N280million publishing house at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. The project tagged “Abdul Samad Rabiu Integrated Publishing House, Babcock University,” is part of the philanthropic gesture of the BUA
House of Reps Speaker Charges NNPC To Operate As A Competitive Industry
Speaker of House of Representative, Dr Tajudeem Abbas, has charged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to emulate the big time petroleum and oil industries in the world and operate as a a full fledge competitive industry. Abbas, who was represented by the leader of Northern Caucus in the House of Representative, Soli Sada,
FG commends partners of national anti-corruption plan
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has commended stakeholders nand partners in the implementation of the national anti-corruption action plan. Fagbemi spoke on Friday at the opening of the validation meeting of the National Anti -corruption Strategy (NACS) Action Plan. He thanked the donors International (DEA)/ROLaC for their “unwavering
‘Nigeria’s most intrepid entrepreneur,’ Obasanjo mourns Iwuanyanwu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, mourned President-General of the Igbo Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most intrepid entrepreneurs. Iwuanyanwu died at the age of 82. In a condolence letter made available to newsmen by his Special Assistant, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo remarked that
APC Vice Chairman Mourns Iwuanyanwu
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South East,Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has expressed sorrow over the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President- General of Ohanaeze NdiIgbo. In a statement, Arodiogbu described Iwuanyanwu as a distinguished statesman whose passing has plunged Igbo land into mourning. He lauded Iwuanyanwu for his contributions across various
We’ll reposition NPA, says new board chair
The newly appointed Board Chairman of Nigeria Port Authority, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has vowed that the authority will be repositioned for the benefit of all. He spoke shortly after he met with Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, at his office in Abuja. Adeyeye, who is also the National Chairman of South
IGP finally okays hunger protest, gives organisers conditions
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday, asked all groups planning to carry out the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. Daily Trust reports that some aggrieved Nigerians had fixed August 1 – August 10, 2024. Speaking with journalists at Force Headquarters, Abuja, on
Kwara youths shun nationwide protest
Youth groups and associations in Kwara State on Friday dissociated themselves from the proposed nationwide protest and demonstration, declaring that the protest would not solve any problems. The groups, led by Alli Nasiru Yusuf, said it is agreeable that things are not easy economically in the country and across the universe, but the situation could
Kwara youths shun nationwide protest
EPL: He’ll make mistakes – Maguire’s verdict on Man Utd’s summer signing
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has given his verdict on the club’s summer signing, Leny Yoro. Maguire believes Yoro will make mistakes because he is still young. The England international also backed Yoro to have a bright future at the Red Devils. Yoro recently joined the Premier League giants from French Ligue 1 side Lille
EPL: He’ll make mistakes – Maguire’s verdict on Man Utd’s summer signing
Tinubu okays health sector reforms
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit, SCO-PMU, domiciled in the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s media aide, said the move was to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable management of external grants mobilised towards the implementation of
Tinubu okays health sector reforms
Beach soccer qualifier: CAF appoints Mozambican officials for Nigeria vs Mauritania
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Mozambican officials to take charge of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria’s Supersand Eagles and Mauritania. Dique Salvador Muxanga will serve as the centre referee, with his compatriots Angelo Almeida Nguenha and Jonas Chochota Chochato as referees 1 and 2, respectively. Angolan Eliano Domingos
Beach soccer qualifier: CAF appoints Mozambican officials for Nigeria vs Mauritania
Osun police arrest man for killing Ghanian friend for money ritual
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old Kehinde Ganiyu for the alleged murder of his Ghanian friend identified as Emmanuel Collins in Osogbo for money ritual purposes. According to the Command’s Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola during a press briefing in Osogbo on Friday, 35-year-old Collins was murdered by his friend Ganiyu on Tuesday, July
Osun police arrest man for killing Ghanian friend for money ritual
Naira slumps against dollar to end week on negative note
The naira slumped further against the dollar to end the week on a negative note. FMDQ data showed that it depreciated to N1609.29 per dollar on Friday from N1603.80 exchanged on Thursday. This represents a N5.49 loss. Similarly, at the black market, the naira depreciated to N1,595 per dollar on Friday from N1,590 the previous
Naira slumps against dollar to end week on negative note
FUNAAB deputy vice chancellor warns against violent protest
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Kolowole Adebayo, has cautioned Nigerians to avoid the destruction of infrastructure while expressing their grievances to the federal government. Adebayo stated that when lives, government infrastructures and properties are destroyed, it becomes a riot, not a protest. He spoke on Friday during the
FUNAAB deputy vice chancellor warns against violent protest
August 1: Delta CSO demands meeting with Gov Oborevwori’s over planned protest
The Initiative for Social Rights Concerns and Advancement, ISRCAAKA, also known as the “No Justice, No Peace” group has called for a town hall meeting between the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs and Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs. The group warned that the town hall meeting should be arranged on or before the
August 1: Delta CSO demands meeting with Gov Oborevwori’s over planned protest
125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers convicted in mass trial in Kainji, Niger State
No fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in the resumed mass trial of suspected terrorists held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. They were convicted on charges bordering on terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support and cases relating to International Criminal Court (ICC) criminality. The Attorney-General of the Federation
125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers convicted in mass trial in Kainji, Niger State
Niger NANS distances self from planned August 1st to 10th nationwide protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, in Niger State has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest slated for the 1st to 10th of August, 2024 The state chairman of NANS, Malam Salihu Yusuf, at a press conference in Minna on Thursday said the association will not be deceived into joining the protest. He
Niger NANS distances self from planned August 1st to 10th nationwide protest
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