Doumbouya Promotes Self To Army General

AfricaNewsPoliticsWest AfricaDoumbouya Promotes Self To Army General

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2024

Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s coup leader has promoted himself to the rank of Army General as the country marked the creation of its armed forces. Doumbouya, 43, seized power in September 2021 from former president Alpha Conde through coup d’état had placed the then-colonel in charge of an elite force tasked with protecting him. Doumbouya is one of several officers who have seized power in West Africa since 2020, along with fellow military leaders in Mali,...

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Emir Calls For Act To Protect Vulnerable Girls, Curb Hawking

NewsNigeriaEmir Calls For Act To Protect Vulnerable Girls, Curb Hawking

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2024

Government at all levels and other relevant stakeholders in Yobe state have been urged to address the issue of young girls hawking to protect their dignity and prevent gender-based violence. Emir of Ngelzarma in Fune Local Government Area, Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Zanna Mai Yeri made the call while speaking at a roundtable organized by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development on the role of faith and traditional leaders in combating gender-based violence in...

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Adamawa State Set to Create Additional Chiefdom

NewsNigeriaAdamawa State Set to Create Additional Chiefdom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2024

The Adamawa State Government will create additional chiefdoms through due process of legal framework. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri dropped the hint Saturday at Banquet hall Government House, Yola when a delegation of Heba Community from Hong local government area led by General Haldu Hananiya (Rted) paid him a courtesy call. He said a bill to that effect will be sent to Adamawa State House of Assembly for consideration and passage into law. “I...

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Building Collapse Kills 16 People In Ibadan

NewsNigeriaBuilding Collapse Kills 16 People In Ibadan

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The building collapse killed sixteen people on Thursday morning at Odugbede Street, Jegede Area of Olorunsogo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Mr Yemi Akinyinka General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services Agency said ten people were declared dead on Thursday morning but the death toll rose to 16 in the evening, explained the agency received a distress call about the collapse of the building at about 2 am and immediately deployed personnel to the scene. “The Oyo...

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National Economic Council Advocates Support For IDPs

NewsNigeriaNational Economic Council Advocates Support For IDPs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for increase of economic opportunities and basic services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu disclosed this following the 145th NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday, adding that both IDPs and host communities required support to foster sustainable livelihoods. “At the meeting, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a presentation was made on the World Bank-supported programme, “Solutions for Internally...

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 More Than 300 Children Contract HIV Daily In Africa- Dr Emmanuel

HealthNewsNigeria More Than 300 Children Contract HIV Daily In Africa- Dr Emmanuel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The Country Director of Mothers2Mothers in Nigeria, Dr Chinyere Emmanuel says more than 300 children contract HIV every day in Africa. The information was on figures from an African non-governmental organization that provides integrated primary health care to families, Mothers2Mothers. Dr Emmanuel, who disclosed this at the official launch of the organization in Nigeria, also said that 3,100 out of 4,000 new global HIV infections among girls and young women (ages 15-24) each week occur...

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Public Officials Urged To Emulate Virtues Of Late Emmanuel Iwanyanwu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPublic Officials Urged To Emulate Virtues Of Late Emmanuel Iwanyanwu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

On Thursday, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) organized a valedictory session in honour of its pioneer board chairman and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Prof. Martin Ike-Muonso, Director General RMRDC said the late Iwuanyanwu and the pioneer DG of the council, Prof. Oluremi Aribisala pursued the RMRDC’s vision and mission with passion and dedication. He urged public officials to emulate the virtue of merit and federal character practiced by...

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Governors Vows To Strengthen The Role Of Monarchs

NewsNigeriaGovernors Vows To Strengthen The Role Of Monarchs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 31, 2024

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the National Council of Traditional Rulers have agreed to strengthen the role of monarchs in national security and governance. They agreed during a joint meeting held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja which was initiated by the NGF chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, centered on a proposed bill before the National Assembly that would formalize traditional rulers’ constitutional role. Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun, who spoke...

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Civil Servants In Abia State Protest Salary Deductions

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCivil Servants In Abia State Protest Salary Deductions

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 31, 2024

Some aggrieved staff of the Abia State Ministry of Environment, Umuahia, staged a protest on Wednesday. They claimed that more than eight million naira had been deducted from their salaries in the past three years. The staff who carried a placard with different inscriptions said that the money started in 2021 is still ongoing under the Christmas welfare programme and kept in a dedicated account, adding that staff is yet to be refunded and some...

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Three Female Police Inspectors Arrested Over Extortion

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaThree Female Police Inspectors Arrested Over Extortion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 31, 2024

Three female Police officers involved in the extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt have been arrested. The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said the erring officers were arrested on October 29, 2024following a coordinated monitoring patrol by operatives from the Commissioner of Police team, CP Monitoring Unit. She said the Police officers were caught engaging in a corrupt practice against innocent motorists under...

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