Military Veterans In Nigeria To Receive N134.7bn as Security Debarment Allowance

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaMilitary Veterans In Nigeria To Receive N134.7bn as Security Debarment Allowance

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the approval of  N134.7bn for the payment of Security Debarment Allowance, SDA, to all veterans. The President, who made this known at the launch of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, also announced the donation of N10m to the Nigerian Legion. The President pledged the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of veterans by ensuring prompt payment of their pension and other entitlements, which had...

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Gunmen Kills 11 Persons, Injured 8 Others In Plateau State

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaGunmen Kills 11 Persons, Injured 8 Others In Plateau State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

Police in Plateau State have confirmed an attack on Maikatako community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen have killed 11 persons and injured 8 others. The Plateau State Police Spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo said the gunmen overwhelmed the vigilante group on patrol and also burnt down four houses during the attack. Nine of the victims were said to have been burnt beyond recognition in a compound that was razed while the others...

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University Of Abuja Spends Over N10m On Economic Development Research

EducationUniversity Of Abuja Spends Over N10m On Economic Development Research

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies University of Abuja, Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti has urged students to be creative and innovative in their researches to enhance Nigeria’s economic development. He gave the advice at the university’s third undergraduate research day on Wednesday, called on students to find viable solutions to the nation’s predicament. Prof Moti who delivered a paper on a themed, “Research and mentorship a pathway to economic growth,” as a guest speaker, noted...

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Arise TV Paid Fine Of N2m For Airing Fake News

NewsNigeriaArise TV Paid Fine Of N2m For Airing Fake News

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 16, 2022

In compliance with the fine slammed on the Arise TV over fake report, the management of the station has paid the fine through a cheque that surfaced online. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) had fine the Television station for airing fake news on the APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Recall that Arise TV apologized on Sunday, November 13, after reporting that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC was investigating Tinubu over alleged criminal forfeiture...

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Adamawa State Police commences investigation after Middle Age Man Hangs Himself

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaAdamawa State Police commences investigation after Middle Age Man Hangs Himself

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 16, 2022

Adamawa State Police Command has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances behind the death of a muddle age man who was allegeded to have  committed suicide. SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) who confirmed the report, cautioned the general public to  desist from taking laws into their own hands. It was gathered that the  middle age man Iliya Adamu, a bricklayer by profession and staff with Girei local government council...

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JAMB Introduces Interactive e-Brochure, e-Syllabus System

EducationNewsNigeriaJAMB Introduces Interactive e-Brochure, e-Syllabus System

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 15, 2022

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the automation of curriculum, accreditation, admissions, and general administration matters between the board, tertiary institutions, and their regulatory agencies. With this development, from January 1, 2023, the board will not receive any letter from any institution or agency except through the JAMB Interactive e-Brochure and e-Syllabus System (IBASS). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the new process at a meeting with regulatory agencies and tertiary institutions...

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Nigeria Immigration Service Retrieves 513 National Identity, Voter Cards From Foreigners

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Immigration Service Retrieves 513 National Identity, Voter Cards From Foreigners

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 15, 2022

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Special Border Command in Jibia, Katsina State, has retrieved 513 national identity cards and voter cards from some foreigners. The Controller of the command, Kelechi Ekeoba-Jones, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday, saying that 202 voter cards and 311 national identity cards were retrieved by the command. “Some foreign nationals were found in possession of the Federal Republic of Nigeria voters card and national identity cards issued to them...

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National Broadcasting Commission fine Arise TV N2m For Airing Fake Reports On Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNational Broadcasting Commission fine Arise TV N2m For Airing Fake Reports On Tinubu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 15, 2022

Despite an apology by Arise Television on Sunday for airing fake reports about the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Arise TV N2m, explained that the TV station was sanctioned for breaching the broadcasting code. The Television station reports that the Independent National Broadcasting Commission (INEC) was investigating Tinubu over alleged criminal forfeiture of money on offenses bordering on narcotics and illicit...

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Nigerian Military Declares 19 Terrorists Wanted, Places N95m Reward

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian Military Declares 19 Terrorists Wanted, Places N95m Reward

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 15, 2022

The Nigerian Military has declared 19 terrorist commanders who have been terrorizing the country wanted and placed N5m naira reward each to any person who has credible information that could lead to their arrest. The Defence Headquarters Abuja in a statement released the names of the terrorists including Sani Dangote from Dumbarum Village, in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, Bello Turji Gudda, AKAI Village of Zamfara State, Leko, MOZOJ VIllage, Mutazu from Katsina State. Other...

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Police Foil Kidnap Attempt In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Foil Kidnap Attempt In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 13, 2022

Police operatives in collaboration with Hunters in Adamawa State on Thursday have foiled a kidnap attempt on the Gombi community. According to a statement by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Adamawa State commands Public Relations Officer one kidnapper was neutralize, while one escaped with bullet wounds. The statement reads in part: “On 10/11/2022, the Command operatives attached to Gombi Division in sustained collaboration with Hunters foiled an organized kidnap attempt of One Babuga Adamu of Gegeli...

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