“ECOWAS of the State” to “ECOWAS of the People” – A Significant Shift

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPolitics“ECOWAS of the State” to “ECOWAS of the People” – A Significant Shift

PilotnewsApril 1, 2024

“ECOWAS Commission now has a direct interface with projects they sponsor and also, they monitor progress closely” —Ebuka Onyekwelu In the last week of March 2024, the ECOWAS Commission team led by Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture at the Commission, visited Anambra State to witness the graduation of 150 Anambra youths sponsored for training on table fish production by the Commission. During this visit, the ECOWAS Commission’s team took the liberty...

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Culture Promotes Peace, Development- Kwandi Nuguraya

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaCulture Promotes Peace, Development- Kwandi Nuguraya

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2024

The Paramount Ruler of Lunguda Kingdom in Adamawa State, Kwandi Nuguraya, HRH, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, has described culture as an embodiment of peace that promotes development in all strata of life. Kuruhaye Dansanda asserted the 2nd edition of the Lunguda traditional wrestling competition and cultural display held in Guyuk, charged people of the kingdom to sustain their cultural heritage.   The Monarch noted that culture promotes peaceful coexistence and enhances family values and economic...

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 Islamic Organization Distributes Sallah Basket To 2,500 Orphans In Adamawa

NewsNigeriaReligion Islamic Organization Distributes Sallah Basket To 2,500 Orphans In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2024

The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’ikamatis Sunnah Adamawa state under its Orphans Care Committee has distributed bags of rice, wrappers cloths among others as Sallah baskets to 2,500 orphans in the state. Speaking at the event which was held at Federal College of Education FCE Yola, the National Chairman of JIBWIS, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau stressed the need for wealthy Muslims to assist the orphans and needy in society. Sheikh Lau cautioned vulnerable Muslims to desist...

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Yobe State: Resolution Committee Resolves Over 3,000 Conflicts

NewsNigeriaYobe State: Resolution Committee Resolves Over 3,000 Conflicts

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2024

The Yobe State Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (known as Zauren Sulhu) has resolved 3,214 cases of various conflicts including farmers/herders’ clashes, communal disputes, marriage issues, and other forms of conflicts in the last three years. The committee which was inaugurated in 2021 has played a crucial role in resolving crises and clashes and currently working to prevent social vices like drug abuse that negatively impact the youth and children. Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, the Chairman...

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Easter: Arewa Consultative Forum Urges Christians To Pray For Peace

NewsNigeriaEaster: Arewa Consultative Forum Urges Christians To Pray For Peace

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2024

As Christians celebrate Easter, they are told to pray for peace, security, and economic recovery for Nigeria. The National Publicity Secretary Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba in a statement expressed solidarity with everyone during the holy season, characterized by God’s grace and mercy. The ACF acknowledged the challenging times faced by Nigerians due to economic, social, and political difficulties, including insecurity, and emphasized the importance of maintaining hope and not succumbing to despair,...

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Police Arrest 8 Suspects Linked to Murder of Six Officers in Delta

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Arrest 8 Suspects Linked to Murder of Six Officers in Delta

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2024

  The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of eight suspects linked to the brutal murder of six police officers in February. The officers were ambushed and killed on separate missions – one investigating a missing officer case and the other a rescue operation – near the Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. The killings sparked outrage and public outcry, with calls for swift justice. According to a statement released...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaSocial Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Released After Nine Days in Detention

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2024

Popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known by his online persona VeryDarkMan (VDM), was released from police custody late Sunday evening after nine days of detention. VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the release via Twitter, stating, “After five days of back and forth, we have secured VDM’s release. Thank you to everyone who made this happen…” News of the release was met with celebration from VDM’s supporters who used the hashtag #FreeVDM to advocate...

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Federal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

HealthNewsNigeriaFederal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2024

The Federal Government will disburse N25 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to boost healthcare infrastructure in the states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. Pate said that the disbursement would be facilitated through gateways including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). According to him,...

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Police Launch Investigation as 3 UNICAL Students Vanish From Hostel

EducationNewsNigeriaPolice Launch Investigation as 3 UNICAL Students Vanish From Hostel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2024

Shock and outrage have gripped the University of Calabar (UNICAL) community after three students were reportedly abducted from their hostel room on Thursday night. The missing students – Ojang Precious Ebejin, a 200-level medical student, Ugwu Chukwuemeka, a 300-level genetics student, and Damilola Dickson, a final-year student in the same department – were last seen in their shared accommodation at one of the school’s residential halls. According to university sources, the abduction likely occurred sometime...

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Off-duty soldier stabs 27-year-old trader to Death in Akure

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOff-duty soldier stabs 27-year-old trader to Death in Akure

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 31, 2024

Tragedy struck the Arakale Market in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday, after an off-duty soldier allegedly stabbed a 27-year-old trader, Ezeani Ebuka, to death. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but witnesses reported a heated argument between the soldier and Ebuka earlier that day. While the exact cause remains under investigation, some sources suggest it may have stemmed from a disagreement over a service rendered by Ebuka. “I think the soldier and the trader (deceased)...

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