New Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

CommunityNewsNigeriaNew Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Oba Akeem Owoade has received a staff of office and certificate as the 46th Alaafin. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presented the certificate at a brief ceremony held at the Oyo State EXCO Chambers Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday. In his remark during the ceremony, Governor Makinde explained that the chiefs who collected money during the process would be prosecuted. The presentation of the letter comes amidst rejection of Owoade’s appointment by some kingmakers...

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Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Kills 40 Farmers In Borno

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Boko Haram Terrorists Kills 40 Farmers In Borno

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Borno State government has confirmed the killing of 40 farmers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area which occurred on Sunday and also left many people missing. The state Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar, described the attack as an act of terrorism, said the state governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned the attack and called on the Armed Forces to track and neutralize the criminals. He said:...

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INEC Proposes N126bn, Rejects N40bn Allocation In 2025 Budget.

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Proposes N126bn, Rejects N40bn Allocation In 2025 Budget.

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 12, 2025

Nigerian Electoral Umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget, noting that elections in Nigeria have become a huge burden requiring adequate funding. Prof Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Commission rejected the estimate during budget defense before the joint committee chaired by Senator Sarafadeen Alli (APC, Oyo South) on INEC and Electoral Matters, at the National Assembly on Friday. “Our proposal for the 2025...

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Nigerian MPs decry Border Closure Amid Rising Insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian MPs decry Border Closure Amid Rising Insecurity

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 12, 2025

The National Assembly members have described Nigeria’s border closure policy as a failure in addressing security and economic challenges. The lawmakers expressed concerns about the ongoing cross-border banditry in states bordering Niger and Chad, during the 2025 budget defense session with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. The lawmakers emphasized that Nigeria must urgently review its border policy to address security lapses and economic disruptions caused by ineffective implementation. The Chairman of the Senate...

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Internet Fraud: EFCC Arrest Four Chinese, 105 Nigerians 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInternet Fraud: EFCC Arrest Four Chinese, 105 Nigerians 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 12, 2025

Four Chinese and 105 Nigerians have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, over alleged internet fraud. According to EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, in a statement said those arrested comprised 67 male (including four Chinese) and 38 female. The statement explained that the arrest was made on Thursday, January 9, as a results...

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Brutality: Police Arrest Woman, Accomplice For Abuse Of Stepdaughter

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBrutality: Police Arrest Woman, Accomplice For Abuse Of Stepdaughter

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 10, 2025

A woman, identified as Ihsanatu Shaaibu, with another unidentified accomplice, has been arrested by the Police for allegedly abusing a five-year-old girl, Fa’iza Bala, who is Shaaibu’s stepdaughter. According to Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the arrests in a statement posted on his verified social media accounts on Thursday night, said the arrest followed the circulation of a disturbing video on social media. He said the video showed the extent...

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Marauders Displaces Over 1,000 Households In Benue Within A Week-Gov Alia

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMarauders Displaces Over 1,000 Households In Benue Within A Week-Gov Alia

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 10, 2025

The recent attack on rural populace by armed invaders in Benue State has displaced over 1000 households in different parts of the state. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia disclosed this on Thursday when the Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, Paula Pace, and the Head of European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operation, Alexandre Castellano, paid him a visit at Government House in Makurdi. He expressed worry over the continued attacks,...

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Hospital Casual Staff In Niger State To Receive N80,000 Monthly Salary

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHospital Casual Staff In Niger State To Receive N80,000 Monthly Salary

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 10, 2025

Casual hospital workers across Niger state would now receive a monthly salary of N80,000. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago approved during a meeting with aggrieved casual workers in response to complaints from casual employees at the Minna General Hospital regarding their employment status as they said have been short-changed, during a recent conversion exercise embarked upon by his administration. “Casual workers with degree qualifications who have served 10 to 15 years will receive automatic...

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Mubi Livestock Market Supplies 29M Animals To Lagos Annually – Gov Fintiri

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsMubi Livestock Market Supplies 29M Animals To Lagos Annually – Gov Fintiri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 10, 2025

Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said the Mubi livestock market supplies 29 million animals to Lagos annually, generating N29 billion in revenue. Fintiri disclosed this during a meeting with the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating the Ministry of Livestock Development and appointing Maiha as Minister. He emphasized the significant contribution of the livestock industry to the state’s economy. He called on the federal government...

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Appeal Court orders fresh hearing into Kano Emirate tussle

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAppeal Court orders fresh hearing into Kano Emirate tussle

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 10, 2025

An Appeal court in Abuja, the Nation’s capital has ordered a fresh hearing in the legal battle over the disputed Kano Emirate involving Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero. Justice Mohammed Mustapha, who delivered the lead judgment on Friday held that Bayero was denied a fair hearing due to the shoddy manner in which a Kano High Court conducted proceedings against him. The Court of Appeal, therefore, ordered that the case be remitted to the Chief Judge...

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