Military Chiefs Back NDLEA War Against Drug, Meet Marwa

MilitaryNigeriaMilitary Chiefs Back NDLEA War Against Drug, Meet Marwa

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 16, 2021

ABUJA — The Armed Forces on Thursday supported efforts to mobilise more support for the war against illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the country. The boost came when the Chief of Defence Staff, General Leo Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Azee Gambo and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, in separate meetings pledged to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...

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Police Detain Investigative Journalist, Fisayo, Over Published Investigation

Law & JusticePress * MediaPolice Detain Investigative Journalist, Fisayo, Over Published Investigation

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 14, 2021

ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Monday, ordered the detention of investigative journalist, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. It was learnt that Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, was detained when he honoured a police invitation. He was, however, granted bail after about eight hours in police custody. FIJ, in a Facebook post, wrote, “We can confirm that our Founder Fisayo Soyombo has been released by...

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After Spending 24 Hours With Abductors, Imo Monarch Regains Freedom

Crime & SecurityAfter Spending 24 Hours With Abductors, Imo Monarch Regains Freedom

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 14, 2021

The Chairman of Okigwe Local Government Area of Traditional Rulers in Imo State, Acho Ndukwe, who was kidnapped alongside, Eze Paul Ogbu of Ihitte Ihube autonomous community on Sunday has been released. Ndukwe, Chairman of Genesis hotel, Okigwe, who is also the monarch of Amagu Ihube autonomous community, was rescued on Monday. The traditional ruler who was kidnapped on Sunday had his palace and vehicle razed by his abductors. A community source who confided in...

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Oba of Benin Announces Wole Soyinka as Board of Trustees to Guard Returnee Artifacts

Arts & CultureOba of Benin Announces Wole Soyinka as Board of Trustees to Guard Returnee Artifacts

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 14, 2021

BENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II on Monday signed documents preceding the return of the two looted artefacts that were recently returned by the British Government to its Nigerian counterpart. The artifacts, with others expected to arrive in Nigeria soon, were looted about 124 yrs ago by the colonialists. At a ceremony at his palace, Oba Ewuare II and those involved in the process signed the necessary...

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The UK Stands Firm on Its Decision to Suspend Flight from Nigeria – High Commission

Aviation-AirportsCoronavirusThe UK Stands Firm on Its Decision to Suspend Flight from Nigeria – High Commission

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 13, 2021

ABUJA — On Sunday, the British High Commission in Nigeria said the United Kingdom would not reverse its travel ban on Nigeria because of threat of retaliation by the Federal Government. This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the British High Commission, Dean Hurlock while reacting to a statement by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, that the UK and Saudi Arabia would be put on travel ban on Nigeria on Tuesday. Hurlock stated that...

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Presidency Denies Inclusion of Tax Number as Bank Requirement in its Finance Bill

EconomyMoneyPresidency Denies Inclusion of Tax Number as Bank Requirement in its Finance Bill

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 13, 2021

ABUJA — The Presidency said on Sunday that there is no provision in the Finance Bill (2022) that states that banks will be required to request for Tax Identification Number before opening bank accounts for individuals and existing account holders must provide their TIN to continue operating their accounts. A top Presidency said this in a statement titled ‘No TIN requirement for Nigerians to operate bank accounts in Finance Bill 2022, says Presidency”. According to...

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FG Plan to Red List UK, Others Not Tit-for-Tat Over Omicron – Minister

CoronavirusHealthFG Plan to Red List UK, Others Not Tit-for-Tat Over Omicron – Minister

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 13, 2021

LAGOS — The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora, has shed more light on the plan of the Federal Government to place on a red-list, countries that have placed Nigeria on a red-list in the wake of a new Omicron variant of the COVID-19. Dr. Mamora shared the insight while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s News a@ 10, he said that contrary to claims that the said plan was on...

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FG To Start Giving Booster Shots Today as the US Donates 2.5 Million Doses to Nigeria

CoronavirusVaccinationFG To Start Giving Booster Shots Today as the US Donates 2.5 Million Doses to Nigeria

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 10, 2021

ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced that it will begin the administration of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines today, Friday, December 10. The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, stated this on Thursday in Abuja as the Africa Centre for Disease Control, an agency of the African Union, kicked against the introduction of booster doses in African countries. Nigeria had on March 5, 2021 commenced COVID-19 vaccination with a total...

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Reps Call for the Recruitment of Doctors to Replace Those Leaving the Country

HealthJobsReps Call for the Recruitment of Doctors to Replace Those Leaving the Country

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 10, 2021

ABUJA — The House of Representatives has called for the recruitment of medical personnel to replace doctors and other health workers, who have quit Federal Government jobs and left Nigeria for better offers in other countries. The call is coming at a period of a mass exodus of workers in the country’s health system, especially doctors and nurses. At the plenary on Thursday, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Head of the...

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Feminist Forum Calls for Constitutional Amendment

Gender & EquityNewsFeminist Forum Calls for Constitutional Amendment

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)December 10, 2021

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 international human rights day on December 10, the Nigerian Feminist Forum has called for an amended constitution to spell out the enforcement of affirmative action to ensure female inclusion. The group’s Communications Officer, Angela Nkwo, made the call in a statement to commemorate the day. According to the group, there was nothing to celebrate because women and girls are exposed to several human...

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