Culture, Tourism would Spur Economic Growth, Development-Minister

NewsNigeriaTourismCulture, Tourism would Spur Economic Growth, Development-Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 31, 2022

The annual Ijakadi Festival includes a cultural display by Moremi and other groups such as a special paying of homage by the clans comprising Offa kingdom, namely, OJOMU, BALOGUN, ESSA, SHAWO, ASALOFA, IGBODUN, and OLUGBENSE, in addition to the symbolic wrestling bout between the Olofa of Offa and Chief Essa, which the Olofa always wins was held during the week. In a message, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed identified culture and...

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NBA Raises Suspicious, How Police Handle Mrs. Raheem Murder

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticeNewsNigeriaNBA Raises Suspicious, How Police Handle Mrs. Raheem Murder

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 31, 2022

…Reps Move To Ban Alcohol Consumption By Policemen The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Yakubu Maikyau, has said the Association is suspicious of how the Nigeria Police are handling the case of the Lagos female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, as the House of Representatives proposes a ban on alcohol consumption by policemen. Raheem was shot by an Assistant Superintendent of Police on Christmas Day while returning from an eatery in their car with her...

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Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Applauds Activities Of NGOs

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSpeaker Adamawa State House of Assembly Applauds Activities Of NGOs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 29, 2022

The speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Iya Abbas has observed that the establishment of non-governmental organizations would help address some needs of the populace. Alhaji Abbas made the observation Saturday at the inauguration of new Executive members of the As-Salihat Support Foundation, which was held at Al-Baitul Mukarram Islamic Education Centre, Hong. The foundation was established to help widows, the vulnerable, the needy, and People Living with Disabilities. The Speaker stated that...

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Drug War: Federal Government Lauds NDLEA

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaDrug War: Federal Government Lauds NDLEA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 29, 2022

The Federal Government has attributed the successes recorded in the war against terrorism and banditry in the country to the successes achieved by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Gida Mustapha stated this during the presentation of an award of excellence to the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), General Muhammadu...

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Seven Dies, 29 Injured In Calabar Carnival

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaSeven Dies, 29 Injured In Calabar Carnival

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 28, 2022

Seven persons have been confirmed dead and 29 injured in an incident that occurred during the annual Calabar Carnival on Tuesday. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Maikano Hassan confirmed the number of casualties to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and explained that the incident occurred in front of the Jumat Mosque in Bogobiri in the capital city of Cross River during the Bikers Carnival activity of the carnival, when...

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Nigerian Army To Deal With Terrorist Groups, 100 Top terrorist Commanders Killed

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army To Deal With Terrorist Groups, 100 Top terrorist Commanders Killed

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 27, 2022

The Nigerian Army has been directed to deal decisively with any terrorist group and all those who take up arms against the Nigerian State, as military authorities said yesterday that 100 notorious commanders and fighters of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, were killed by joint military operations involving air and ground components. The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Farouq Yahaya, stated this at a Christmas luncheon with troops of Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin...

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US To Strengthen Intelligence Gathering, Forensic Capacity Of NDLEA

National SecurityNewsNigeriaUS To Strengthen Intelligence Gathering, Forensic Capacity Of NDLEA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 27, 2022

The United States government has announced a project that will strengthen intelligence gathering and prosecution capabilities as well as forensic and chemical analysis capacity of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The project will be implemented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nigeria. The latest support from the U.S. Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) comes on the heels of an award of...

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Osun State Government Disengages Quarry Sites Consultants, Revenue Collectors

NewsNigeriaRegionsOsun State Government Disengages Quarry Sites Consultants, Revenue Collectors

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 27, 2022

The Osun State Government has disengaged all consultants and revenue collectors on all quarry sites across the state with immediate effect. Chairman of, Review Committee on Solid Minerals in the state, Samuel Oyedotun in a statement warned all illegal revenue collectors to steer clear of all quarry sites in the state. The statement signed by the secretary of the committee, Hashim Abioye, said the decision became necessary to stem the tide of loss of revenue...

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Federal Government To Verify Money Spent By States On COOVID-19

HealthNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Verify Money Spent By States On COOVID-19

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 27, 2022

The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba has hinted that the federal government will soon begin the process of verifying money spent by states to tackle the COVID-19 virus. The minister said an Independent Verification Agent (IVA) had been engaged for the implementation of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. Speaking at the signing of a contract between the federal government and Steigler Services Ltd to serve...

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2023 Elections: NGO Make Case For PWDs To Access Polling Stations

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Elections: NGO Make Case For PWDs To Access Polling Stations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 26, 2022

To ensure no eligible voter is disenfranchised in the 2023 general elections, the Inclusive Friends Association, a non-Governmental Organization has made a strong appeal to the members of the public, INEC, and Security agencies to ensure easy access to polling stations for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during next year’s general election. Stephen Idobo, Country Project Manager of the association in Nigeria, appealed to a stakeholder meeting in Sokoto, convened to create awareness on the need...

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