Unauthorized Use Of Military Camouflage Still Illegal – Nigerian Army

NewsNigeriaUnauthorized Use Of Military Camouflage Still Illegal – Nigerian Army

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

The ban on the unauthorized use of military camouflage remains in force, The Nigerian Army (NA) has reiterated that only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force were legally permitted to wear military camouflage. Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations said in a statement while reacting to a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing Army Desert Camouflage uniform. He said the regulation became expedient as...

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Resident Doctors At ABUTH Begin Strike Over Non-Payment Of Salaries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsResident Doctors At ABUTH Begin Strike Over Non-Payment Of Salaries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

Medical Doctors with Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have commenced a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed some members. Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice President of the association who disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Zaria, said that the association on July 15 gave the hospital’s management a one-week ultimatum to address their demands or face a warning...

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Gov. Mbah Calls For Repatriation Of Finland-Based Activist, Simon Ekpa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Mbah Calls For Repatriation Of Finland-Based Activist, Simon Ekpa

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

Call on Citizens To Disregard Sit-@-Home Order The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah urges the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence to take up the challenge of ensuring the repatriation of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria to answer to murder and terrorism instigated in the South East region. Gov. Mbah stated this when he received in the audience the House of Representatives Committee members who were on an oversight working visit...

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Enugu Govt. Seals Over $300 Million Deal For African Medical City

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Seals Over $300 Million Deal For African Medical City

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

The Enugu State Government has sealed over three hundred million dollars partnership with the Management of African Medical City in a bid to make the state the hub of medical tourism in Nigeria and Africa at large. To ensure that the Medical City becomes a reality, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah said the state is committed to partnering with these investors by contributing 10 percent of the project cost and providing 100...

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Local Council Elections: APC Wins All Elective Positions In Ebonyi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLocal Council Elections: APC Wins All Elective Positions In Ebonyi

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the elective positions in the just concluded Ebonyi State local council election. The ruling party won all the 13 local government chairmanship positions and 171 wards councillorship seats in the election held last Saturday. Jossy Eze, chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), announced the results of the election Sunday at the Commission’s office, Abakaliki, the state Capital. He stated that three political parties, namely...

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Don’t Support Violent Protests, Kogi Govt Tells Citizens

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDon’t Support Violent Protests, Kogi Govt Tells Citizens

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 21, 2024

…Says Tinubu, Working Assiduously To Get Nigeria’s Economy Working Again The Kogi State Government has appealed to its citizens not to support violent protests. Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, on Sunday noted that it’s totally in solidarity with efforts at the centre and sub-national levels to put the economy of the nation on the right track. “The President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of...

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Dangote Abandons Steel Investment Plans in Nigeria Over Monopoly Accusations

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDangote Abandons Steel Investment Plans in Nigeria Over Monopoly Accusations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 21, 2024

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has shelved plans to build a new steel plant in Nigeria. This decision comes amidst accusations from the government that Dangote’s business empire wields too much influence, particularly with the launch of his new oil refinery. Dangote announced the change of plans on Saturday while addressing journalists at his refinery in Lagos. He stated that the company’s board opted to avoid the steel industry to avoid being “called all sorts...

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Asaba Might Finally be gearing up to become the new Onitsha

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsAsaba Might Finally be gearing up to become the new Onitsha

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2024

“As of today, the majority of industries in Nnewi and Onitsha are no longer functional.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Although a very age-long argument, perhaps, Asaba taking over Onitsha’s commercial advantage is now more real than before.  In the past few years, there has been consistent relocation of residences and businesses from Onitsha to Asaba. Nearly all major business owners in Onitsha and Nnewi have tactically moved a part of their business and residence to Asaba. The...

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“Will APC Abide by Existing Zoning Formula in Anambra?” – A Rejoinder

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPolitics“Will APC Abide by Existing Zoning Formula in Anambra?” – A Rejoinder

PilotnewsJuly 19, 2024

“In 2025, Anambra governorship election will remain an open competition where candidates from different political parties, regardless of their origins in the state, will compete.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu I have read the report by a colleague and a friend, David Eleke, titled, “Will APC Abide by Existing Zoning Formula in Anambra?“, published by This Day.  Quite frankly, I have more than a dozen reservations given the level of holes in David’s argument. Even more, his deliberate...

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Transformer And Street Light Vandals Arrested In Enugu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTransformer And Street Light Vandals Arrested In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 19, 2024

Two male suspects were arrested by operatives of the Enugu State Police Command serving in the New Haven Division for vandalizing a transformer and solar-powered streetlights in New Haven, Enugu. In the police bulletin signed by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, the vandals were arrested on the 15th and 16th of July, 2024 by Police operatives on routine patrol along the Powerline area of New Haven. One of the hoodlums named Augustine...

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