IWD: Alake emphasize commitment of Africa to empowering women in mining

NewsNigeriaIWD: Alake emphasize commitment of Africa to empowering women in mining

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 8, 2024

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr. Dele Alake has emphasized the commitment of the African continent to equipping women with requisite skills to participate actively in the mining sector value chain. Alake, while giving a goodwill message at the International Women’s Day (IWD) Forum 2024 organised by the Women Miners Association, on Friday, lauded the organisers for putting the progress and plight of women in...

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Senate to investigate delays in distribution of electricity to Delta North

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate to investigate delays in distribution of electricity to Delta North

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

The red chamber of the National Assembly is set to investigate the distribution of 100 megawatts of electricity to communities in Delta North Senatorial District. The Senate has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate and equally take action to resolve the delay. The upper chamber urged the Federal Ministry of Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to step-down the electricity generated as agreed by the Okpai Independent Power Plant to ensure it benefits...

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Nigerian Air Force trainer aircraft in minor accident

NewsNigeriaNigerian Air Force trainer aircraft in minor accident

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

…Two pilots on board are safe, unhurt A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Mushshak trainer aircraft has been reported to be involved in a minor accident in the earlier hours of Thursday, 7 March 2024, at about 2.35pm. According to reports, the accident, which occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military airfield, involved two pilots who were returning from a routine training flight. Luckily, both pilots came out of the crash unscathed. A press statement...

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Kogi govt hails FG over project 774 LG connectivity

NewsNigeriaKogi govt hails FG over project 774 LG connectivity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

The Kogi State Government has hailed the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy for the ongoing Project 774 LG Connectivity. The state government noted that the project has improved access to the internet and will in turn improve service delivery at the Local Government level. Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications gave the commendation at Kabba, yesterday during the installation of the connectivity facility at the Kabba/Bunu Local Government...

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NAF eliminates scores of terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF eliminates scores of terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

…Hasn’t confirmed if kingpins, Maudi Maudi, Na-Shama are among victims The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) air strikes conducted by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji on terrorists’ have resulted in the killing of scores of the criminals in Katsina and Zamfara States. However, NAF hasn’t confirmed if infamous terrorist leaders, Maudi Maudi of Tsaskiya in Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State and Na-Shama of Birnin Magaji LGA of Zamfara State were among...

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Katsina Police arrests 188 suspected criminals, recovers 3 motorcycles

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKatsina Police arrests 188 suspected criminals, recovers 3 motorcycles

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

The Katsina State police command has arrested 188 suspected criminals linked to 59 major crimes in February this year. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu Sadiq disclosed this while briefing newsmen of its achievements at the Command’s headquarters in Katsina yesterday. Sadiq stressed that, out of the number, 49 cases have been charged to court, adding that, the crimes include, armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicides, cattle rustling among others. He said, the suspects arrested include,...

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Oyebanji postpones public events over demise of Ekiti APC chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyebanji postpones public events over demise of Ekiti APC chairman

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has directed that all government events and ceremonies slated for this week be postponed as a mark of honour for the late chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotosho, who died on Tuesday night. Consequently, the flag off ceremony for the Okeyinmi Flyover Bridge in Ado Ekiti, earlier scheduled for Friday has been postponed. Also, the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, (being organised by...

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Oyebanji, Fayemi Mourn Ekiti APC chairman, Omotosho

NewsNigeriaOyebanji, Fayemi Mourn Ekiti APC chairman, Omotosho

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 6, 2024

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed shock over the death of the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotoso, who passed on Tuesday night, while Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi said that the party has lost its pillar in the state. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said he was shocked and devastated by the news of the demise of the...

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Ekiti State Government to investigate assault on healthcare workers

HealthNewsNigeriaEkiti State Government to investigate assault on healthcare workers

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 6, 2024

The Ekiti State government has set up an investigation panel into cases of assault on doctors, health workers and allegations of poor work ethics at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) A press statement signed by Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, noted that the Ministry of Health and Human Services would like to address recent incidents of patient/patient relatives’ assault on doctors and other health care workers at the EKSUTH...

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Distressed Economy: Moghalu tells Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet to boost investors’ confidence

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDistressed Economy: Moghalu tells Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet to boost investors’ confidence

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 6, 2024

Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet to enhance investors’ confidence. Moghalu also noted that the Nigerian economy is in serious crisis and that it will take about three, four or five years for the country to come out of the crisis. The former CBN Deputy Governor who disagreed with the Federal Government that the economy is not in distress,...

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