FG, South-East Stakeholders Enter Discussion on Insecurity in Enugu

National SecurityNigeriaFG, South-East Stakeholders Enter Discussion on Insecurity in Enugu

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 11, 2021

ENUGU — The Federal Government delegation and South-East stakeholders on Friday, met in Enugu to brainstorm on the best ways to end the ongoing security crisis in the region and Nigeria at large. The delegation led by the Defence Minister, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd.) was locked in deliberation with the South-East stakeholders and security heads at the Enugu Government House. Magashi said the issues raised at the meeting comprised, instability and criminality affecting the...

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June 12: Police Deny Being Aware of a Planned Protest In Lagos

PoliticsJune 12: Police Deny Being Aware of a Planned Protest In Lagos

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 11, 2021

LAGOS — The Police Command in Lagos State says it is not aware of any planned protests by any group/groups on June 12 Democracy Day. The command has also assured residents of safety during the June 12 celebrations. The spokesman of the command, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Friday. The statement emanated from the meeting of the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, CP Hakeem Odumosu, and senior officers in preparation for...

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Again, FG Justifies Indefinite Suspension of Twitter Operation in Nigeria

TelecommunicationAgain, FG Justifies Indefinite Suspension of Twitter Operation in Nigeria

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 11, 2021

ABUJA — The Federal Government has justified its action of the indefinite suspension of Twitter by giving insights into the several attempts by the microblogging and social networking site to destabilize the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the details on Friday when he featured on a live programme of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), `Good Morning Nigeria’. During the programme monitored by The West African Pilot News, the minister...

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Staying Together As One Nigeria Will Be Better Than Breaking Up – Obasanjo

National DevelopmentNational SecurityStaying Together As One Nigeria Will Be Better Than Breaking Up – Obasanjo

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 9, 2021

ABEOKUTA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said Nigerians would fare better staying together than break up. Obasanjo stated this in Abeokuta at his investiture as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyor (NIS) organized by the Ogun chapter of the Body of Fellows of the NIS. The elder statesman called on agitators for the disintegration of the country to shelve the idea and work for the oneness of the country. According to...

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Twitter Ban: PDP Calls ON UK, US, Saudi Arabia, Others to Impose Visa Ban on Buhari, Malami

TelecommunicationTwitter Ban: PDP Calls ON UK, US, Saudi Arabia, Others to Impose Visa Ban on Buhari, Malami

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 9, 2021

ABUJA — The leading opposition party in Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and other international community members to immediately impose a visa ban on President Muhammadu Buhari for stifling free speech in Nigeria. The PDP said the ban should be extended to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami as well as Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed,...

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FG Approves N895.5bn Supplementary Budget for Military, Covid-19, Others

EconomyNational DevelopmentFG Approves N895.5bn Supplementary Budget for Military, Covid-19, Others

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 9, 2021

ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a draft of the 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895,842,462,917 for Defense equipment, COVID-19 vaccines, and other exegeses. This was disclosed to the State House Correspondents by the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, after the meeting on Wednesday. According to the Minister, the largest chunk of the budget, which was a total of N770.60 billion, was planned...

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Senate Honors T.B Joshua, Condoles Family

ObituaryPeopleSenate Honors T.B Joshua, Condoles Family

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 9, 2021

ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday honored the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, with a minute silence. The honor happened as the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, sent a condolence message to the family of the deceased. Prophet Joshua passed on Saturday night at the age of 57. The decision of the Senate followed a point of order moved by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator...

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PDP Lawmakers Walk Out of Plenary As House Refers Debate on the Legality of Twitter Ban to Committee

NewsPoliticsTelecommunicationPDP Lawmakers Walk Out of Plenary As House Refers Debate on the Legality of Twitter Ban to Committee

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 8, 2021

ABUJA — The House of Representatives on Tuesday divided over the debate on the legality of the indefinite suspension of the social media giant, Twitter. Lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus staged a walk out of the House sitting when the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, ruled out of order the leader of the party, Kingsley Chinda, in the House on the issue of the Twitter ban by the Federal Government. While welcoming members back...

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Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds by N102bn on Bargain Hunting

EconomyInvestingNigerian Stock Market Rebounds by N102bn on Bargain Hunting

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 8, 2021

LAGOS — The bulls returned to the Nigerian stock market on Tuesday with investors’ net worth appreciating by N102 billion on bargain hunting. The bullish performance was due to investors’ buy interest in industrial goods, consumer goods, and oil & gas sector stocks. Specifically, the market capitalization rose by N102 billion to close at N20.266 trillion from N20.164 trillion recorded on Monday. Also, the All-Share Index increased by 195.30 points or 0.50 percent to close...

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EFCC Arrests 50 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan

Crime & SecurityNewsEFCC Arrests 50 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 8, 2021

IBADAN — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan Zonal Office has arrested 50 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren on Tuesday in Ibadan. Uwujaren said the suspected fraudsters were arrested on June 4 at Alaro Sango, Agbaje Ijokoro, and Apete Aladura areas of Ibadan. He said they were apprehended, following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet...

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