Farmers Block Federal Highway In Adamawa

NewsFarmers Block Federal Highway In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 9, 2021

Some farmers in Demsa Local Government Area on Friday blocked Demsa-Numan highway for several hours to express their concern over alleged destruction of their farms by herders. Many travelers have been trapped in the incident, though as at the time of filling in the report there was no loss of life or destruction of properties by the protesting farmers. Contacted, the spokesman of the Adamawa State Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Suleiman Yahaya...

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NAHCON Assures International Pilgrims Of Getting Their Deposits

ReligionNAHCON Assures International Pilgrims Of Getting Their Deposits

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 9, 2021

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says in spite of the cancellation of the 2021 Hajj for intending pilgrims by the authority of Saudi Arabia it assured intending Hajj Pilgrims from the country of getting their deposits made since 2019. Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, Chairman of the Commission gave the assurance at a One-Day seminar organised for information offices, state Public relations officers, Spokespersons and Head of media at pilgrim’s welfare boards by the...

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FRSC Commences Computer-Based Tests for National Driver’s License

NewsNigeriaFRSC Commences Computer-Based Tests for National Driver’s License

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 9, 2021

ABUJA — Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps has ordered the commencement of computer-based tests for fresh applicants of the national driver’s license. A statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem titled, ‘Creating a safer road use culture and enhancing the integrity of the national driver’s license: FRSC commences computer-based test for applicants.’ The statement read in part, “In another great move towards enhancing the integrity of the National...

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PSC Promotes 24 CPs, Drops Magu, Presidency Reacts

NigeriaPolicePSC Promotes 24 CPs, Drops Magu, Presidency Reacts

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 9, 2021

ABUJA — The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 24 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. It also approved the promotion of 35 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the rank of Commissioners, 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners and 46 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners. The Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani in a statement on Thursday titled, ‘PSC...

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House Of Representatives Faults Federal Government Registration Of Farmers In Kebbi

AgriculturePoliticsHouse Of Representatives Faults Federal Government Registration Of Farmers In Kebbi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 9, 2021

ABUJA — The House of Representatives, on Thursday has urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to send enumerators to Kebbi State for the purpose of registering the farmers as it faulted the Federal Government over the number of farmers said to have been registered in Kebbi State under the ongoing nationwide registration. The House mandated its Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to inspect the data centre, where the registration of farmers...

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Federal High Court Sentence Two Persons To Life Imprisonment For Kidnapping

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticeFederal High Court Sentence Two Persons To Life Imprisonment For Kidnapping

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 8, 2021

KANO — Two persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano for kidnapping a three-year-old boy, Attahiru. The defendants, Umar Salisu, and Abba Tijjani all residing at Kofar Waika Quarters Kano, were convicted on a two-count charge, ranging from conspiracy to kidnapping. The presiding Judge, Justice J.K Daggard in his ruling held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the first and second...

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Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Expel 27 Students

EducationKogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Expel 27 Students

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 8, 2021

The Academic Board of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has approved the expulsion of 27 other students for offences bordering on examination misconduct. This came barely 24 hours after a student of the institution was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for unlawful possession of a gun and illegal association. The Board took the decision followed the consideration of reports of various committees set up to review the conduct of examinations in the institution. The board...

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Zamfara State Government To Use Digital Emergency Call Centres To End Banditry

Crime & SecurityTechnologyZamfara State Government To Use Digital Emergency Call Centres To End Banditry

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 8, 2021

Zamfara State will utilise the three digital emergency call centres provided by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to end banditry activities in the State. Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle expressed determination of his administration when he visited the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ali Isa Pantami at his office in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Director-General, Media Public Enlightenment and Communications, Mal Yusuf Idris Gusau, that government is ready to fully...

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Mrs. Fintiri Presents Items To 100 Widows, Orphans, Less Privileged

FoodPovertyMrs. Fintiri Presents Items To 100 Widows, Orphans, Less Privileged

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2021

YOLA — The wife of the Adamawa state Governor, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri has assisted 100 widows, orphans, and less privileged with various items in Malamre of Karewa ward in Yola North. Items distributed include wrappers, blankets, mats, rubber buckets, packages of foodstuff, and bag containing soap, toothpaste, pants, sanitary pads, and combs, among others. Presenting the items, representative of the wife of the governor Hajiya Asabe Shuaibu urged the beneficiaries to make proper use...

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INEC Register 178,000 Fresh Voters In Adamawa

Nigeria ElectionsINEC Register 178,000 Fresh Voters In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2021

YOLA — The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded plans to deployed personnel to 23 registration centres sited in the commission’s office in the 21 local governments in the state for the physical registration of eligible persons for the voters card. Alhaji Kassim Geidam, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Adamawa State disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the update on the continuous voter registration held in the state Collation centre of INEC Yola Wednesday. The continuous...

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