1.3 Million People Die From Second Hand Smoke Every Year-WHO

HealthNewsNigeria1.3 Million People Die From Second Hand Smoke Every Year-WHO

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 31, 2024

Due to the devastating effect of Tobacco smoking on humans, the World Health Organization, WHO, Members state established World No Tobacco Day in 1987, to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. On June 10, 2015, the Tobacco Control Act was signed into law to regulate the production, manufacture, sale, labeling, and promotion of tobacco and tobacco products in Nigeria. Despite warnings by the Federal Ministry of...

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Police Arrested 3,078 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescued 1,750 Kidnap Victims

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Arrested 3,078 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescued 1,750 Kidnap Victims

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 30, 2024

The Force spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi says 3,078 suspected kidnappers have been arrested and 1,750 kidnap victims were rescued in the past one year. ACP Adejobi disclosed this while parading some suspects in Abuja on Tuesday, said: “Over the past year, we have made substantial progress in arresting individuals involved in crime, including 4,826 armed robbery suspects, 3,078 kidnapping suspects, 2,479 suspects for rape/sexual crimes, 1,243 for unlawful possession of...

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House of Reps Probes Mass Retrenchment At Central Bank of Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse of Reps Probes Mass Retrenchment At Central Bank of Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 30, 2024

The mass retrenchment exercise by the Central Bank of Nigeria has angered members of the House of Representatives who resolved to look into the matter. Recall  that in recent months, the apex bank has  dismissed over 300 employees including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, principal managers, senior managers, and lower-ranking officials for reasons not made public. During the plenary session on Wednesday, the lawmakers, after adopting a motion sponsored by Jonathan Gaza from Nasarawa state, passed a resolution...

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Kano Crisis: CJN Summons Presiding Judges over Ruling Conflicts

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaKano Crisis: CJN Summons Presiding Judges over Ruling Conflicts

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 30, 2024

CJN Summons Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court By Hassan Umar Shallpella The conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate tussle have forced the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to summon the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court to appear before him. The conflicting orders have led to significant confusion regarding the rightful authority and protection of...

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EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers Over N156 Billion In One Year

NewsEFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers Over N156 Billion In One Year

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 30, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 3,175 convictions and recovered N156, 276,691,242.30 between May 29, 2023, and May 29, 2024. Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the commission stated this in Abuja at the launch of the Zero Tolerance Club at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, said the agency also recovered  $43,835,214.24, £25,365.00, €186,947.10, ₹51,360.00, C$3,750.00, A$740.00, ¥74,754.00, R35,000.00, 42,390.00 UAE Dirhams, 247.00 Riyals and 21,580, 867631 Crypto Currency. In a statement by...

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Senate Recalls Senator Ningi From Suspension

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Recalls Senator Ningi From Suspension

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 29, 2024

The Senate has recalled Abdul Ahmed Ningi, suspended on March 12, 2024, over allegations of N3.7 trillion padding of the 2024 budget. Senator Ningi, the then Chairman of the NSF and a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, made the allegations on the BBC Hausa Service, accusing the National Assembly of budget padding and misinformation related to the 2024 budget. In a resolute response to the claims made by the Senator...

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Benue Assembly Repeals Law That Favours Former Governors, Their Deputies

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBenue Assembly Repeals Law That Favours Former Governors, Their Deputies

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 29, 2024

The Benue State House of Assembly has repealed the law providing for the maintenance of former governors and their deputies. This law was passed and assented to by former Governor Samuel Ortom in May 2023, towards the end of his administration. The bill had faced public outcry since its passage under the Ortom administration, particularly from the opposition party that later won the governorship election. Douglas Akya, Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Appointments,...

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Breaking: Federal High Orders Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II

NewsBreaking: Federal High Orders Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 29, 2024

A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the Police to evict the reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi II, from the Emir’s Palace in the Kofar Kudu area of the Kano metropolis. Presiding Judge, Justice S. A. Amobeda while ruling on an ex-parte motion filed by the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, on Tuesday, the court also ordered the police to ensure all rights and privileges due to Emir Bayero were given...

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ECOWAS Begins Security Assessment In Nigeria

NewsNigeriaWest AfricaECOWAS Begins Security Assessment In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 28, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has commenced an assessment exercise that would provide a better understanding of security dynamics and trends that would identify and strengthen resilience to support human security in member states. The project is in collaboration with the ECOWAS directorate of Early warning, the GIZ, and the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience. The Director General of the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Response in Nigeria, Mr Chris Ngwodo...

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Benue State Bans Open Grazing, Open Defecation, Urination, Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBenue State Bans Open Grazing, Open Defecation, Urination, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 28, 2024

To ensure a healthy environment, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has signed an executive order banning open grazing, open defecation, urination, loitering, and driving against the normal flow of traffic. The executive order underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, with measures in place to enforce regulations and promote public safety throughout Benue State. Others affected by the law are abandonment or parking of vehicles on traffic lanes or driveways, overspeeding and overloading...

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