Security Agencies Charges To Avoid All Forms Of Torture, Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSecurity Agencies Charges To Avoid All Forms Of Torture, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice who is also the Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jeddy-Agba has charged, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), and other security agencies to avoid all forms of torture, cruelty, degrading and inhuman treatment. Mrs Jeddy-Agba, who gave the charge in Abuja to commemorate the international day for Victims of Torture noted that to eradicate torture in Nigeria, heads of law-enforcement agencies and other relevant...

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NUC Executive Secretary Resigns Return To Class

EducationNewsNigeriaNUC Executive Secretary Resigns Return To Class

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

A lecturer with the Bayero University Kano (BUK) Prof. Abubakar Rasheed who was appointed seven years as the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) has resigned voluntarily to continue lecturing at the same institution. Prof. Rasheed told Journalists on Monday in Abuja about his resignation, after approving the issuance of a provisional license to establish another  Kogi State-owned University located at Kabba local government area of the State. The Executive Secretary of NUC,...

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EFCC Apprehends Fake Senator

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Apprehends Fake Senator

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

A fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged €5.7m internet fraud. A statement distributed by the EFCC on Monday said the suspect was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet-related fraud activities. According to the statement, the suspect has defrauded a Spaniard of Euros amounting to €5.7m with different names such as; Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, and Dr....

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RMAFC Clarifies 114% Salary Increase For President, VP, Governors, Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRMAFC Clarifies 114% Salary Increase For President, VP, Governors, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

The Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has clarified that the 114 per cent upward review in the salaries of President, Vice President, Governors, Lawmakers, Judicial and Public office holders is still a proposal. RMAFC is empowered by sections 84 and 124 of the 1999 constitution as amended to determine the appropriate remuneration for political officeholders including the president, vice president, governors, deputy governors, ministers, commissioners, special advisers, legislators and the holders of the...

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Land Degradation May Cause Food Insecurity-Federal Government

EnvironmentNewsNigeriaLand Degradation May Cause Food Insecurity-Federal Government

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

The federal government has warned that land degradation such as desertification may cause food insecurity if urgent steps are not taken to tackle it. Yusufu Idris, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment who stated this in Abuja at a national dialogue organized to mark the World Desertification and Drought Day, said land degradation increases environmental hazards, climate change crises and loss of biodiversity and ecosystems. The theme of the dialogue for 2023 World Desertification and...

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A Set Up C’ttee To Investigate Illegal Mining Activities In Mubi South LGA

NewsNigeriaPoliticsA Set Up C’ttee To Investigate Illegal Mining Activities In Mubi South LGA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

Adamawa State House of Assembly has constituted a five man ad hoc committee to investigate alleged illegal mining activities in Anguwan Kara of Lamorde ward of Mubi South local government area. The setting of the committee followed a motion under matters of urgent public importance raised on the floor of house by member representing Mubi South constituency Mr. Yohanna Sahabo Jauro.  Hon. Jauro explained that activities of the miners contribute to environmental pollution and destruction...

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International Press Center Launches Digitalize IOS Web App 

BusinessNewsNigeriaTechnologyInternational Press Center Launches Digitalize IOS Web App 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

The International Press Center (IPC) has launched a digitalized IOS Web App on media election code, with a call on the Federal Government to deepen democratic dividends by fulfilling all its campaign promises. Mr Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of IPC made the call in Abuja during a media and CSOs stakeholder’s roundtable discussion on the documented Campaign Promises of President Bola Tinubu. He urged the media professionals to educate the citizens for them to monitor...

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EFCC Partners EOCO In Fight Against Organize Crimes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Partners EOCO In Fight Against Organize Crimes

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

A Peer Exchange Programme organised by the EFCC for Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) aimed at combating economic and financial crimes in the region was held on Tuesday at the Rockview Hotel, Abuja. Declaring the event open, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulkarim Chukkol called for strong partnership and cooperation among law enforcement agencies across African continent. “This study tour holds immense importance as it offers the...

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Over 5,600 Vehicles Run On Compressed Natural Gas In Benin City

NewsNigeriaTransportationOver 5,600 Vehicles Run On Compressed Natural Gas In Benin City

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

The, has disclosed that Over 5,600 vehicles run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Benin City, the Edo State capital, after the initiative was rolled out in 2007 and commissioned in 2009, according to NIPCO Gas.Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki disclosed this in Benin while speaking to journalists on fuel subsidy removal. “Data from NIPCO Gas, a joint-venture company between NIPCO and Nigeria Gas Company Limited (NGC), indicate that over 5,600 vehicles in Benin...

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Aid: United Nations Pledge To Nigeria With $20 Million

NewsNigeriaUnited NationsAid: United Nations Pledge To Nigeria With $20 Million

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2023

The United Nations has pledged to provide $20 million in aid to support the country. Farhan Haq, UN Deputy Spokesperson disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday at UN headquarters in New York. “With nine million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and $11 million from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, we will support the Government-led response efforts across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. “Assistance includes ready-to-eat food, access to clean water, health...

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