UNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has expressed delight that Nigeria was making progress in fighting corruption, with more citizens demanding accountability. Mr Cheikh Toure, Country Representative of UNODC, who stated this at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Abuja on Tuesday, highlighting the recent national corruption survey showing encouraging signs of progress. Toure stressed that in spite of the positive developments, there was still much work to be done, stressing...

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10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Arrested In Nigeria – Interior Minister

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Arrested In Nigeria – Interior Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Security operatives in Nigeria have arrested 10 persons on INTERPOL’s watch list while entering the country. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex. The data complex comprising the command and control centre (regular migration), NIS Data centre, ECOWAS biometric card production centre, interior Data Centre, and a 0.5KW solar power plant were among the facilities unveiled by...

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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

NewsNigeriaPoliticsZamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has debunked reports of kidnappings by bandits in the Maradun Local Government Area of the state. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal described the news as false and inaccurate. “I am not aware of that incident. I am here in Zamfara State, and I haven’t heard about that incident. “I am not aware that 50 people were kidnapped in Maradun Local Government. Whoever gave you that information,...

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Adamawa State Dep. Gov Charge Farmers Not To Sell Their Produce

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdamawa State Dep. Gov Charge Farmers Not To Sell Their Produce

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 10, 2024

Farmers in Adamawa State have been cautioned against hastily and bulk selling of their farm produce to avoid food insecurity. Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta made the plea at Ribadu Square when she lit the Christmas tree to declare open 2024 Interdenominational Christmas Carol. She expressed gratitude for the season’s success, reminding them that the harvest is a blessing that must be managed carefully, especially during hardship and enjoined those living in flood-prone...

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Kwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

EducationNewsNigeriaKwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 10, 2024

Kwara State government has expressed concern over the reluctance of some parents to participate in routine immunization campaigns for children aged 0-59 months, citing demands for “palliatives” as a prerequisite for allowing their children to be vaccinated. Dr Michael Oguntoye, Director of the Primary Healthcare System, expressed concern during a stakeholders’ meeting on integrated health campaigns across all 16 local government areas in the state. He said government has focus on three local government areas...

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Fighting Terrorism Requires Collaboration – NCTC coordinator

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFighting Terrorism Requires Collaboration – NCTC coordinator

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 9, 2024

The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka has emphasized the importance of continuous collaboration among security stakeholders to combat terrorism in the country. Laka, disclosed this on Monday, at a five-day Counter Terrorism Theory and Practice Course in Abuja, noted that no agency can solely achieve laudable success in the fight against terrorism. The NCTC boss further said that the course, facilitated by...

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Police Rescue 20 Travellers from Armed terrorists in Katsina State

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Rescue 20 Travellers from Armed terrorists in Katsina State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 9, 2024

Twenty passengers in Jibia and Faskari local government areas have been rescued from being kidnapped. The Katsina State Police Command Spokesman, Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement said the first incident occurred on Saturday at Kwanar Makera along the Katsina-Magamar Jibia road in Jibia LGA. He said the second attempt was at Marabar Bangori on the Funtua-Gusau road in Faskari LGA. “The Armed terrorists, wielding AK-47 rifles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle with the intent...

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Muslims Cautioned Against Rebuking Each Other

LifestyleNewsNigeriaMuslims Cautioned Against Rebuking Each Other

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2024

The chief Imam of Jumma’at Mosque Dougirei in Yola North local government area, Sheik Isma’il Ishaku has cautioned Muslims against rebuking fellow Muslims without justification. The Islamic scholar gave the charge while delivering a lecture on the importance of Da’awah in Islam at an event organized by Initiative for Muslim Women of Nigeria IMWON, Adamawa State Chapter held at the Jumma’at Mosque Dougirei behind Bindow’s residence. He called on Muslims to follow in the footsteps...

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Traditional Ruler Charges Farmers, Herders On Peaceful Coexistence

NewsNigeriaTraditional Ruler Charges Farmers, Herders On Peaceful Coexistence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2024

His Majesty, Kwandi Nuguraya, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, farmers and herders in Lunguda Chiefdom has charged farmers/herders in his domain to respect each other’s belongings throughout the harvesting season. The Royal Father gave the charge Saturday during a meeting with District heads, security agents, local government officials, farmers and herders’ representatives in his palace in Guyuk, Adamawa State. The Royal Father explained that the Fintiri-led administration wanted a seamless harvest period without conflict with herders...

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Fire Reduces 30 Shops To Ashes In Lafia, Nasarawa State

NewsNigeriaFire Reduces 30 Shops To Ashes In Lafia, Nasarawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 8, 2024

A night inferno has razed down 30 shops to ashes and destroyed goods worth millions of naira at a tailoring section of the New Modern Market in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Firefighters from the Nasarawa State Fire Service faced challenges in controlling the blaze due to heaps of refuse within and around the market. One of the victims, Musa Abdullahi lamented that he lost 40 new sewing machines in the inferno. “The fire outbreak began at...

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