PDP raises alarm over attempted attack On Atiku

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP raises alarm over attempted attack On Atiku

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2023

…Demands full investigation The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alarmed by the reported foiled terrorist attack on its presidential candidate and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and other sensitive locations in Yola, Adamawa State. The party stressed that by the confession of the arrested assailants, the plot has the pawmarks of a sponsored attempt on the life of Atiku Abubakar, ostensibly by forces, who are unsettled by his bid to retrieve...

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Bayelsa: Police rescue two children trafficked for N1.6m

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBayelsa: Police rescue two children trafficked for N1.6m

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2023

…Nab four suspects Bayelsa State police command has rescued two stolen children that were trafficked to Abia and Enugu States, and arrested four suspects allegedly involved in the illicit business. In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Butswat, the command identified the members of the four-man child-trafficking syndicate as Sunday Aniele, Chioma Obi, Kingsley Chimobi and Harriet Chukwu. The command said the suspects admitted to collecting one million six...

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Nigerians can’t bear brunt of fuel subsidy removal alone, TUC tells Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerians can’t bear brunt of fuel subsidy removal alone, TUC tells Tinubu

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2023

…Calls for cut of cost of governance The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has on  Monday commended the decision of the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidy but expressed concern over  the persistent call for sacrifices on the part of citizens, stressing it is no longer tenable. Festus Osifo, President of TUC, while briefing the media on the state of the nation, noted that the Federal Government never reciprocates the sacrifices made by Nigerians. He charged...

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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Ogun State Government approves palliatives

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFuel Subsidy Removal: Ogun State Government approves palliatives

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 25, 2023

..As Ebonyi Gov. promises more palliatives for citizens Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, in line with the current realities in the country and has made a commitment to ameliorate the effects of removal of fuel subsidy on the people of Ogun State approved palliatives for the citizens. A press statement signed by Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the State Government stated measures for immediate implementation: The press statement read, “Cash palliative of #10,000 for each Public...

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Jonathan tells world leaders to seek peace through functional democracy 

NewsNigeriaJonathan tells world leaders to seek peace through functional democracy 

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 23, 2023

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has told world leaders to seek to enthrone peace in the world through the practice of true democracy and people-oriented leadership in their respective countries. The former President also made a case for good governance, which he described as the trigger for political stability, progress and inclusive development, adding that world leaders should commit to building on the common ground of promoting a democratic culture anchored on justice and solidarity among all peoples. Jonathan stated this...

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NAF set to receive additional platforms to boost counter-terrorism operations

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF set to receive additional platforms to boost counter-terrorism operations

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2023

Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is expecting 51 additional platforms to boost counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operations in the country. The CAS stated this while addressing officers and men during his maiden operational tour of NAF units in Makurdi, Benue State. Abubakar stated that the acquisition of additional platforms would bolster training, air power employment and projection. A press statement on Friday,...

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Gov. Bello felicitates Gov. Akeredolu, on his 67th birthday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Bello felicitates Gov. Akeredolu, on his 67th birthday

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2023

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated his colleague, the governor of Ondo State, Arakunri Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. The Governor acknowledges Akeredolu not only as a senior colleague but also as a statesman whose wise counsel and kind guidance have significantly enhanced the leadership of the Governors Forum over the past six years. A press statement on Friday signed by Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor...

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Gov. Yahaya Bello congratulates Major General Jemibewon at 82

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Yahaya Bello congratulates Major General Jemibewon at 82

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2023

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has congratulated the former military governor of Oyo State, Major General David Medayese Jemibewon (retd), on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Bello used the opportunity to commend and appreciate Jemibewon’s significant contributions to the nation-building process. The governor acknowledges the profound impact Jemibewon had on various aspects of Nigeria’s governance and development. He noted that the unwavering commitment to the betterment of society, demonstrated through his patriotic and selfless...

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Court orders police to vacate Osborne Towers, Ikoyi

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaCourt orders police to vacate Osborne Towers, Ikoyi

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2023

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and his officers to immediately vacate the premises of popular Foreshore Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a ruling issued on Thursday by Justice J. S. Ogedengbe, the court frowned at the “flagrant disobedience of its order to maintain status quo given on the 23rd of May, 2023,” and ordered “That the Inspector General of Police and his subordinates should hereby vacate the...

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NESG announces Aduloju as next Chief Operating Officer

NewsNigeriaNESG announces Aduloju as next Chief Operating Officer

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 19, 2023

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the appointment of Dr. Tayo Aduloju as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from January 1, 2024. The NESG in a press statement on Wednesday noted that Aduloju, who currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Fellow for Economic Policy, Strategy, and Competitiveness, will succeed the CEO, Mr. ‘Laoye Jaiyeola, upon the completion of his two-term tenure. According to the statement, under Jaiyeola’s...

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