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Monthly Archives: October, 2023

Troops arrest 34 suspected gunrunners, others in Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a Special Military Task Force maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have arrested 34 suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, cattle rustlers and other various offences.

We’ll create conditions for genuine investments; frustrate criminal adventures- Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured genuine businesses intending to invest in Nigeria that his government was determined to create the conducive atmosphere for genuine businesses to thrive.

Election violence, greatest threat to national security – NDC Commandant

The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has identified election violence as one of the biggest threats confronting Nigeria since the return of democracy in 1999.

Hisbah arrests 8 alleged cross dressers in Kano

The Kano Hisbah Board has apprehended eight suspected cross dressers during a wedding in Kofar Waika in Gwale Loal Government Area of the state.

Governorship poll: PDP will replicate Natasha’s victory in Kogi–Dino Melaye 

Sen. Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Candidate for the Kogi governorship election, says his party will replicate the victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan in the Nov. 11 election.

Overcrowding: Ajulo advocates electronic tags for inmates

Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, has urged the Federal Government to introduce electronic tags for inmates awaiting trial in correctional centers to ease overcrowding.

Football fans express confidence in  Falconets

Some football fans have expressed confidence that Nigeria`s  Women’s U-20 football team, the Falconets will triumph over their Tanzanian counterparts in  the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier in November.

PCRC urges communities to provide information on security breaches

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has urged citizens to always provide timely and useful information on security breaches in their communities to security agencies for quick intervention.

Appeal Court affirms Natasha Akpoti winner of  Kogi Central Senatorial Seat

By Taiye Agbaje The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the...

Off-cycle elections: Voters collect 5.1m PVCs in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 5,169,692 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) had been collected in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi, ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship elections in the states.

U.S. to evict Gabon, Niger, others from AGOA programme

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he intends to end the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda, and the Central African Republic in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade programme.

Off-cycle elections: Over 5million PVCs collected in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa – INEC

By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has revealed that over five million Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) have been collected in Kogi, Imo,...

Mrs Irabor calls for timely completion of trauma centre

The immediate past President of Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Vickie Irabor, has urged her successor, Mrs Oghogho Musa, to ensure timely completion of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Centre initiated by the association.

Humanitarian, Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund Registration Portal is fake – Minister

Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has alerted Nigerians on the existence of portal designed by undesirable elements to defraud Nigerians.

Autonomy: PASAN officials seal Zamfara assembly complex

The Zamfara chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) hai sealed the state House of Assembly complex in compliance with the ongoing nationwide strike by the state assemblies over non implementation of financial autonomy for legislature.

Kebbi Gov’t. reassigns 4 Permanent Secretaries

 Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the reassignment of four Acting Permanent Secretaries in the state.

Reps summon NIGCOMSAT, NUPRE, others over N20. 853bn audit query 

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRE), and other government agencies to address a significant N20.853 billion audit query.

Buhari: The CBN Issue is Also a Matter of Principle, By Maradin Abubakar

Buhari should not be selective about what he comments on. He should write about what happened in CBN. He should not leave only the...

APC hails Dafaan over appeal court victory

The Plateau chapter of the APC has congratulated Chief John Dafaan over his victory at the Court of Appeal as the member-elect for Shendam/Qua’an-Pan/Mikang Federal Constituency.

Patoranking emerges Lontor brand ambassador

Nigeria’s Afrobeat-dancehall singer, Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for the Choice International Group (CIG), makers of Lontor products.

Abbas calls for regulation of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and other emerging technologies.

Messi wins record 8 Ballon d’Or, Osimhen, Oshoala make history

Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world on Monday in Paris, France.

Lessons From The Supreme Court  By Reuben Abati

On Thursday, October 26, the Supreme Court of Nigeria gave its judgment in the appeals by Waziri Atiku Abubakar and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Mr. Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) challenging the September 6 judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which affirmed Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 Presidential election.

Reps summon NIGCOMSAT, NUPRE, others over N20. 853bn audit query

By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), Nigeria Upstream Petroleum...

Off-cycle elections: UNDP, IPC train journalists on fact-checking to stem fake news

By Nathan Nwakamma Some 80 journalists from the print, electronic and online media in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states are being trained on fact-checking to...
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