Nigerian Army Dismisses Over 300 Soldiers Over Desertion and Inconsistency in BVN

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army Dismisses Over 300 Soldiers Over Desertion and Inconsistency in BVN

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 31, 2020

The Nigerian has dismissed over 300 soldiers from service. They are alleged to have deserted the Operation Lafiya Dole counter-insurgency fight going on in the North-East and going away without leave, among others. Investigation reveals that the men were disengaged by their unit commanders between 2015 and 2016. It is also revealed that some of the soldiers are discharged for forgery of certificate, age fraud, inconsistent Bank Verification Number (BVN) and other conducts considered inappropriate...

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PDP, ADC Ask FG To Come Clean Over ₦800bn Recovered Loot Claimed to be Re-looted

CorruptionNewsPDP, ADC Ask FG To Come Clean Over ₦800bn Recovered Loot Claimed to be Re-looted

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 30, 2020

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADP) have challenged the Federal Government to come clean over the claimed that the ₦800bn, which it claimed to have recovered, has been re-looted. The PDP in a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, says the level of corruption under President Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) is not only shameful but highly embarrassing. The PDP in its press statement says, “We challenge the APC...

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I Was Arrested and Raped by Policeman for Not Wearing Face Mask – Widow Laments

Crime & SecurityNewsI Was Arrested and Raped by Policeman for Not Wearing Face Mask – Widow Laments

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 30, 2020

A woman, who does not want her name to be disclosed, on Wednesday, has accused a police officer identified as Peter Ebah of Saakpenwaa Police Division in the Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State of detaining and raping her in a guest house after being arrested for not putting on a nose mask. The victim, who is a widow and a mother of two, alleges that the police takes her away from the bus...

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The Probing of NDDC is a Strong Indication Against Corruption – Aide

CorruptionNewsNigeriaThe Probing of NDDC is a Strong Indication Against Corruption – Aide

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 29, 2020

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investments, Maryam Uwais, has said that the probing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the alleged misuse of funds as a strong indication that transparency is needed in governance. The Interim Management Commission of the NDDC and the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs is being investigated by the National Assembly over allegations of illegal spending. Uwais in a statement spoke at the unveiling of...

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Dogara is a Nomadic Politician Who Doesn’t Stay in One Place – PDP

NewsPoliticsDogara is a Nomadic Politician Who Doesn’t Stay in One Place – PDP

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 28, 2020

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state has described the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara as a “nomadic politician who doesn’t stay in one place” for defecting from the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview with journalists on Monday, the Bauchi State PDP Chairman made the statement. He added that it is unfortunate that the former Speaker left the party, sighting that as Chairman, he...

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Buhari Names Railway Station After His Vice, Awolowo, Tinubu, Soyinka and Others

NewsNigeriaBuhari Names Railway Station After His Vice, Awolowo, Tinubu, Soyinka and Others

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 28, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of some railway stations along the Lagos-Ibadan line and the Itakpe-Ajaokuta/Aladja-Warri line after some Nigerians. This was disclosed by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, in a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations of his ministry, Mr. Eric Ojiekwe. In the statement titled ‘Buhari names railway stations after prominent Nigerians’, Buhari said the beneficiaries are deserving. “The deserving citizens have contributed to the...

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Federal High Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Sanusi’s Banishment – IGP

Law & JusticeNewsFederal High Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Sanusi’s Banishment – IGP

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 27, 2020

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the suit filed by the former Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, challenging his banishment. The IGP in his preliminary objection argued that the FHC lacked the jurisdiction to hear the fundamental rights enforcement suits. On March 9, 2020, the Kano State Government deposed the former Emir, whence the security agents moved him to Abuja. He was then banished to...

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Akpabio Reveals Names of Lawmakers on NDDC Contract Lists

CorruptionNewsPoliticsAkpabio Reveals Names of Lawmakers on NDDC Contract Lists

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 27, 2020

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has revealed the names of the members of the National Assembly who are linked to some contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission. However, Akpabio failed to reveal whether the lawmakers were directly awarded the contracts or they nominated the projects under their Zonal Intervention Project, which is also referred to as constituency project. The former Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on the NDDC, Mr....

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COVID-19: UK Commends Nigeria Victor Osagie’s Creativity Over Mass Production of Ventilators

HealthNewsCOVID-19: UK Commends Nigeria Victor Osagie’s Creativity Over Mass Production of Ventilators

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 26, 2020

The Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom (UK) has commended a Nigerian Information Technology consultant, Victor Osagie, as one of the best the UK has to offer for his ingenuity in the mass production of ventilators to boost the National Health System (NHS), in its fight against COVID-19. In a commendation letter from the cabinet office, UK, which was jointly signed by all partners including Ford and Airbus, Osagie is being commended for his role...

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COVID-19: NAFDAC Sets to Forward Reports of Lab Analysis of Madagascar Herb to PTF

CoronavirusNewsCOVID-19: NAFDAC Sets to Forward Reports of Lab Analysis of Madagascar Herb to PTF

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 26, 2020

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has concluded its laboratory analysis of the Madagascar herb, authoritative sources close to the development have revealed. The Madagascar herb, which was claimed by the Madagascar government could cure COVID-19 symptoms, was handed over to NAFDAC in the last week of May 2020. The herb sample which was also shared with the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, and the Nigerian Institute of Medical...

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