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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Governor Mbah Promises to Rebuild Demolished Lounge in Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Mbah Promises to Rebuild Demolished Lounge in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2024

The Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has promised to rebuild the Breathe Restaurant and Lounge demolished by Uche Anya, the Chairman of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority. Addressing the Chief Executive Officer of the demolished lounge, Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke, friends and sympathizers at the site, Juliet Okonkwo, Senior Adviser to the Governor on legal matters and inter-ministerial matters condemned the destruction, reiterating the state government’s stand on investment in the state. Pleading with...

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Federal High Court Jails 27 Internet Fraudsters in Awka

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFederal High Court Jails 27 Internet Fraudsters in Awka

PilotnewsMarch 7, 2024

Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, secured the conviction and sentencing of 27 internet fraudsters before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State. The convicts are: Ajaero Chidiebube, Kosisochukwu Wisdom Ugwu, Apeh Samuel, Hyacinth Henry, Ebuka Moses Ugwu, Abugu Emmanuel Ebuka, Ogbu George, Onoja Chekwube, Onu Ogbonna Celestine, Ugwude Innocent Ekene, Solomon Emeka Okechukwu, Kosisochukwu Mamah, Idoko Fidelis Ejiofor, David Ifebuche Moses, Jude Ikechukwu,...

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Over 30 killed in Benue as rival bandit gangs clash

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOver 30 killed in Benue as rival bandit gangs clash

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 7, 2024

Gbagir village in Ukum LGA of Benue State became a battleground on Tuesday as rival bandit groups clashed, leaving a trail of death and destruction. The battle was between a militia gang in Ukum and a Fulani militia gang from Taraba State which joined forces with another gang in Ukum. The violence claimed over 30 lives, mainly members of the conflicting militia gangs. But locals, including 12 farmers and a family of seven, were victims...

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High Number Of Unregistered Private Schools Worries Bauchi State Government

EducationNewsNigeriaHigh Number Of Unregistered Private Schools Worries Bauchi State Government

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2024

The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education Dr. Jamila Muhammad Dahiru has directed that private schools henceforth operate five kilometers away from one another for effective service delivery. Dahiru stated this at a meeting with private schools’ proprietors held at Government Comprehensive Day Secondary School, Bauchi, aimed at addressing the challenges and reviewing the success recorded to further advance education in the state. The Commissioner, who expressed concern over the high number of unregistered private schools...

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Resident Doctors At University College Hospital Ibadan Is On Strike

HealthNewsNigeriaResident Doctors At University College Hospital Ibadan Is On Strike

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2024

Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over an assault meted out on one of their members by a patient’s relation. In a joint statement by the President and Vice-President of the Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital Ibadan, Dr. John Oladapo and Dr. Sunday Adegbite said they were demanding a public apology in two widely-read national dailies. They also said there must be, in addition, an admission...

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Kano State Ministry Of Health Debunks Report Of Measles Outbreak

HealthNewsNigeriaKano State Ministry Of Health Debunks Report Of Measles Outbreak

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2024

Kano State Ministry of Health has debunked reports of an outbreak of measles in Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The ministry’s Director of Public Health and Disease Control, Dr Imam Wada Bello in a statement urged the people to disregard the report as it lacked empirical and clinical evidence to substantiate it. Recall that Authorities at the Kano Municipal Local Government Council of Kano State have confirmed an outbreak of measles in some parts of...

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