Police In Katsina Places N50 Million Bounty On Two Bandits Kingpins

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice In Katsina Places N50 Million Bounty On Two Bandits Kingpins

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2024

The Katsina State Police Command has announced a reward of N50m to any individual who provides valuable information that will lead to the arrest of two bandits’ kingpins in Katsina. ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Police spokesperson in Katsina in a statement said the two wanted suspects are Modi Modi and Jan Kare, both operating within Katsina State, particularly in the regions of Kankara and Safana Local Government Areas. The statement reads in part: “The safety...

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House Committee Advises CSOs To Embrace Tenets Of Democracy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse Committee Advises CSOs To Embrace Tenets Of Democracy

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2024

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating in Nigeria have been advised to embrace the tenets of democracy in their services to the society to build a virile nation. Hon. Victor Obuzor, Chairman of, the House Committee on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Development Matters gave the advice during a meeting with CSOs and development partners, organized by the Policy Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), in Abuja The Committee Chairman noted that there is a disconnect between the...

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Nollywood in grief as Mr Ibu passes on

NewsNigeriaNollywood in grief as Mr Ibu passes on

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 2, 2024

John Ikechukwu Okafor, the Nollywood actor popularly known as Mr Ibu, is dead. The veteran actor died on Saturday, according to Emeka Rollas, the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN. Rollas said Okafor suffered a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday. He was rushed to the hospital where he died. As of the time of the report, the family of Okafor has yet to release a formal statement, but tributes have started...

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Anambra Assembly Visits Ogwuikpele, Expresses Concern Over Oil Theft, Other Issues

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Assembly Visits Ogwuikpele, Expresses Concern Over Oil Theft, Other Issues

PilotnewsMarch 2, 2024

Anambra State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the effects of crude oil exploration and theft in Ogwuikpele community, Ogbaru Council Area by Sterling Oil Exploration and Production Company, SEEPCO During an oversight visit to the community, the House Committee on Petroleum and Mineral Resources, said the visit provided an opportunity for legislators to witness firsthand the challenges faced by the community in the region and the operations of the company. During the...

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Solid Minerals: FG guarantees Qatari businessmen of investor-friendly policies

EconomyNewsNigeriaSolid Minerals: FG guarantees Qatari businessmen of investor-friendly policies

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

To boost investment in solid minerals, the Federal Government (FG) has guaranteed Qatari businessmen of investor friendly policies to facilitate business in Nigeria. Dr. Oladele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, noted that comprehensive data on the pattern and quantity of energy mineral Lithium are available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for businesses interested in  establishing lithium companies in Nigeria. Alake stated this in Doha, Qatar on Saturday at a meeting with Qatari businessmen on...

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Benue Govt tackles APC chieftains over alleged use of gunmen to disrupt peace

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBenue Govt tackles APC chieftains over alleged use of gunmen to disrupt peace

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

….As police stops APC ‘executive interface’ from holding State Government (BNSG) has tackled suspended chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Austin Agada and a chieftain of the party, Dr. Mathias Byuan over alleged use of hired gunmen to disrupt peace in the state. Recall that Dr. Mathias Byuan was recently inaugurated as the Executive Director, Finance and Accounts of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Abuja. The State Government insisted...

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Niger Foods set to establish 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau

EconomyNewsNigeriaNiger Foods set to establish 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

In a bid to tackle food insecurity, Niger Foods has signed a lease agreement to develop a 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau District of Niger State. The agreement was signed at the Emir Palace in the presence of the Emir of Minna, Alh (Dr) Umar Faruq Bahago. The initiative is in line with former Governor Umaru Bago’s commitment to establish farm estates across 25 local government areas of Niger State. The chairman of Niger Foods...

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Akinade emerges first female chairman of Lagos chapter of IPAC

NewsNigeriaAkinade emerges first female chairman of Lagos chapter of IPAC

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

Temilola Akinade of National Rescue Movement (NRM) has emerged as the first female chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to lead the new executive committee. Akinade emerged the new Lagos chairman of IPAC in a keenly contested election held at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Media Centre, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos State. The election was conducted yesterday by the body’s National Officers led by Mr. Martins Egbeola, National Organising Secretary and...

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CBN Revokes Operating Licenses Of Over 4,000 Bureaux De Change Operators

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Revokes Operating Licenses Of Over 4,000 Bureaux De Change Operators

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 2, 2024

Due to failure to comply with various regulatory provisions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators. A statement by Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, said the Apex bank invoked its powers under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act No. 5, and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux De Change 2015 (the Guidelines)....

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BVN-NIN Linkage: 85.51 Million Bank Customers May Be Affected

BusinessNewsNigeriaBVN-NIN Linkage: 85.51 Million Bank Customers May Be Affected

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 2, 2024

Due to their inability to link their National Identification Numbers (NINs) and Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) to their accounts, it is estimated that no fewer than 85.51 million bank customers may not be able to withdraw from their bank accounts by March 1, 2024. On December 1, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN declared that any bank accounts lacking NIN and a BVN will be designated as ‘Post no Debit,’ and had asked banks...

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