Over 25 Suspected Illegal Toll Collectors Arrested In Ebonyi State

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 25 Suspected Illegal Toll Collectors Arrested In Ebonyi State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 21, 2024

Over 25 suspected persons involved in the illegal collection of tolls from motorists across Ebonyi state have been arrested. Igboke Collins Emeka, Commissioner for Transportation in the state disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in his office on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Igboke said the arrests were part of the state government’s efforts to address the issue of double taxation that has become a nightmare to motorists in the state, added that his office had...

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NLC Threatens National Protest Over Ajaero Arrest, Detention

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNLC Threatens National Protest Over Ajaero Arrest, Detention

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 21, 2024

Following the invitation of the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, comrade Joe Ajaero by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offenses, the labour union has threatened a national strike if the NLC president is detained or arrested by the police. The decision was made after an emergency meeting of the NLC’s National Executive Council, held in Abuja with some executives participating virtually. The meeting began at...

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Three Persons Suspected With Mpox In Edo State

HealthNewsNigeriaThree Persons Suspected With Mpox In Edo State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 21, 2024

Three persons have been confirmed with suspected cases of monkeypox in Edo state. The Director of Public Health in the state, Dr Ojeifo Stephenson has confirmed the cases in a statement on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, saying the patients were reported within the past 72 hours. The statement advised residents to report any suspected cases of monkeypox to the appropriate authorities for prompt action. The statement said: “The affected...

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Anambra Police Command Rescues Kidnap Victim, Dismisses Report of Abduction in Nanka

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAnambra Police Command Rescues Kidnap Victim, Dismisses Report of Abduction in Nanka

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 21, 2024

Anambra State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim during an operation in Ihiala local government area of the State. Since the rising insecurity in the Southeast geopolitical zone, Ihiala has been one of the worst hit. However, during an ongoing operation across Ihiala by a joint security team, the kidnapers’ den was busted and the kidnapped victim was rescued unscathed. A statement by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer –PPRO, CSP Tochi Ikenga...

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Committee Set to Enforce Supreme Court’s Judgment on Local Govt Autonomy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCommittee Set to Enforce Supreme Court’s Judgment on Local Govt Autonomy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 21, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a high-powered committee to enforce the Supreme Court’s judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Governments. The 10-man Inter-Ministerial Committee, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, was inaugurated on Tuesday to ensure Local Governments are granted full autonomy, allowing them to function effectively without control from State Governments. The committee’s mandate is to implement the Supreme Court’s 11 July 2024 judgment, which recognised...

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3 Division Commences Inter- Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition

National SecurityNewsNigeria3 Division Commences Inter- Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 20, 2024

The Combat Proficiency Competition 2024 of the 3 Division Inter- Brigade has kicks off with tug-of-war at the Gibson Jalo Barracks 23 Brigade, Yola Adamawa State. The 6 formation across the 3 Division with 53 commissioned officers are taking part in the Combat Proficiency Competition. General Commanding Officer GOC, Commanding 3 Division, A.E Abubakar said the Competition is to boost the combat readiness and proficiency in line with global best practices and to foster comradeship...

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Police Summons NLC President Over Terrorism Financing

National SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Summons NLC President Over Terrorism Financing

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 20, 2024

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, comrade Joe Ajaero has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences. The invitation was contained in a letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team. The letter reads: “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you...

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Adamawa State Gov’t Commences Payment Of N70, 000 New Minimum Wage

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdamawa State Gov’t Commences Payment Of N70, 000 New Minimum Wage

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 20, 2024

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has directed the immediate implementation of a new National Minimum wage of N70, 000 to all employees of state and local government with effect from August, 2024. The approval for the commencement of the payment followed meeting held between the Governor and leaders of the Organized Labour in the state. Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, Adamawa State NLC Chairman who announced the Governor’s approval, said state workers would start enjoying the...

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Rivers Crisis: UK-Based Group Seeks Expulsion Of Damagum, Others From PDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers Crisis: UK-Based Group Seeks Expulsion Of Damagum, Others From PDP

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 20, 2024

The United Kingdom chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sought the expulsion of the party’s acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar  Damagum and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, for their alleged deliberate efforts to undermine the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The group in a press statement on Monday signed by Dr. Anita Jackson, described the activities of the PDP chieftains as “treacherous” and “egregious betrayal”. According o the group, the...

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NNPC Posts N3.3trn Net Profit, Declares Dividend Of N2.1trn 

NewsNigeriaOil & GasNNPC Posts N3.3trn Net Profit, Declares Dividend Of N2.1trn 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 20, 2024

The NNPC Limited (NNPCL) has declared a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial year which ended in December 2023. According to the corporation, an increase of over N700 Billion (28%) when compared to the 2022 profit of N2.548 trillion was recorded. A press statement on Monday signed by Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, quoted the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, Mr. Umar Ajiya as saying...

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