Bomb Explodes In Imo Killing Two People

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBomb Explodes In Imo Killing Two People

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 6, 2024

…Many Others Injured The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that a bomb has exploded in the state, injuring many. People in the market scampered for safety when the explosion was heard and the explosion reportedly killed some persons. The Command spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident and said two hoodlums have been confirmed dead. “It was an IED that exploded. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed Anti-Bomb operatives to the scene. “Two...

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Federal Government Makes U-turn On 18 Years Age Limit For Admission

EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Government Makes U-turn On 18 Years Age Limit For Admission

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 6, 2024

The Minister for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country. The erstwhile Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, had issued an 18-year minimum age policy for university admission which drew anger of many stakeholders. Alausa who disclosed this on Tuesday at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja, hinted at the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy. “We will not be going forward with the 18-year...

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Nigeria To Strengthen Bilateral Relations With the United Kingdom

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria To Strengthen Bilateral Relations With the United Kingdom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 5, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, re-echoed his pledge that Nigeria is fully committed to actualizing upgraded partnership agreements with the United Kingdom, in areas like arts, culture, trade, and security. He stated this when the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy paid him a visit at the State House, Abuja, stressing that the administration would support the partnership for growth. President Tinubu urged the United Kingdom to strengthen relations...

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Deputy Gov Raises Alarm Over Emergence Of Terror Group In Sokoto

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDeputy Gov Raises Alarm Over Emergence Of Terror Group In Sokoto

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 5, 2024

Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Idris Gobir has raised alarm that another terrorist group identified as LAKURAWAS has emerged in the state. Gobir, disclosed this while receiving participants of Course 33 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour in the state. “Assessment carried out indicated that the group known to be a faith-based idealist, possessed sophisticated weapons and their criminal activities were observed in about five local government areas of the...

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Power Outage: Kano DisCo Lost Over Six Billion Naira

NewsNigeriaPowerPower Outage: Kano DisCo Lost Over Six Billion Naira

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 4, 2024

About N6 billion was lost by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) due to a 12-day power outage that severely impacted business and social activities across its service areas of Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states and other Northern states. The blackout, which began due to a tripping incident on the 330kV transmission line, disconnected several northwestern and northeastern states from the national grid. Power was finally restored on Wednesday, with efforts to balance distribution between...

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Yobe State Set To Reduce Out-of-School Children

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsYobe State Set To Reduce Out-of-School Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 4, 2024

In an effort to tackle the high numbers of out-of-school children, the Yobe State Government has launched a back-to-school campaign in Bursali, Gujba, and Geidam local government address the high number of out-of-school children, the Yobe State Government has launched a back-to-school campaign in the Bursali, Gujba areas. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), over 427,230 children Represent 43 percent of the child population currently not enrolled in school. Speaking at the campaign,...

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Nigeria Reduce Debt Servicing Profile From 97 To 65% – Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Reduce Debt Servicing Profile From 97 To 65% – Tinubu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 4, 2024

President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his administration has reduced the debt servicing burden of the nation from 97 percent to 65 percent in the last 17 months. The President stated this while swearing in seven new ministers at the Presidential Villa Abuja were recently appointed into his cabinet, said he is focused on ending the reign of undue profiteering and smuggling of our common resources. Tinubu, told the ministers that they should be ready...

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Doumbouya Promotes Self To Army General

AfricaNewsPoliticsWest AfricaDoumbouya Promotes Self To Army General

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2024

Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s coup leader has promoted himself to the rank of Army General as the country marked the creation of its armed forces. Doumbouya, 43, seized power in September 2021 from former president Alpha Conde through coup d’état had placed the then-colonel in charge of an elite force tasked with protecting him. Doumbouya is one of several officers who have seized power in West Africa since 2020, along with fellow military leaders in Mali,...

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Emir Calls For Act To Protect Vulnerable Girls, Curb Hawking

NewsNigeriaEmir Calls For Act To Protect Vulnerable Girls, Curb Hawking

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2024

Government at all levels and other relevant stakeholders in Yobe state have been urged to address the issue of young girls hawking to protect their dignity and prevent gender-based violence. Emir of Ngelzarma in Fune Local Government Area, Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Zanna Mai Yeri made the call while speaking at a roundtable organized by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development on the role of faith and traditional leaders in combating gender-based violence in...

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Adamawa State Set to Create Additional Chiefdom

NewsNigeriaAdamawa State Set to Create Additional Chiefdom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2024

The Adamawa State Government will create additional chiefdoms through due process of legal framework. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri dropped the hint Saturday at Banquet hall Government House, Yola when a delegation of Heba Community from Hong local government area led by General Haldu Hananiya (Rted) paid him a courtesy call. He said a bill to that effect will be sent to Adamawa State House of Assembly for consideration and passage into law. “I...

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