Nnewi South Local Government Area Re-opens for Work

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNnewi South Local Government Area Re-opens for Work

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 1, 2024

The Transition Chairman of the Nnewi South local government area, Hon. Ikenna Aniagboso, has resumed work at the Nnewi South local government secretariat in Ukpor, for the first time since his appointment. For the first time in almost two years, Nnewi South local government secretariat is opening for work. It would be recalled that the headquarters of Nnewi South local government area in Ukpor, was closed down nearly two years ago, following an attack by...

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Military killed 974 terrorists in February: Defence Headquarters

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary killed 974 terrorists in February: Defence Headquarters

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 29, 2024

A total of 974 terrorists were gunned down in different parts of Nigeria in February as the Nigerian Armed Forces maintained its aggressive posture against terrorists. Defence Headquarters spokesman Major General Edward Buba said on Thursday that among the slain terrorists were three top commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP jihadists called Abacha, Bakura, and Babangida. The trio along with 22 of their fighters were killed in a lethal airstrike after...

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Bandits kidnap 30 Muslims during prayers in Zamfara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits kidnap 30 Muslims during prayers in Zamfara

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 29, 2024

Fear has gripped the Tsafe community in Zamfara State following an early morning Thursday attack that saw no fewer than 30 civilians taken hostage and marched to an unknown destination. The attack occurred at 5:00 a.m. at about the time Muslim locals had gathered at the community’s mosque for prayers. The bandits, who came heavily armed, caught the worshippers off guard, firing bullets indiscriminately to subdue any form of resistance. “We were about to begin...

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Over 100,000 Vulnerable Households Receives Foodstuff In Borno State

EconomyNewsNigeriaOver 100,000 Vulnerable Households Receives Foodstuff In Borno State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 29, 2024

Governor of Borno State Babagana Zulum has initiated the distribution of food supplies to more than 100,000 vulnerable households in two local government areas, namely Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere. Governor Zulum, during the symbolic presentation at the Maiduguri Sports Centre, said each household would receive a 25kg bag of rice and a 25kg bag of maize, noting the aim is to alleviate the difficulties caused by the increasing costs of food and other essential...

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Anambra LP caucus relinquishes six-month salary amid economic hardship

EconomyNewsNigeriaAnambra LP caucus relinquishes six-month salary amid economic hardship

PilotnewsFebruary 29, 2024

Members of the Labour Party in the Anambra State House of Assembly have pledged to relinquish their salary for six months to alleviate the suffering of the masses. In a communique signed by Hon. Nkechi Ogbuefi, Comrade Henry Mbachu, Hon. Jude Ifeanyi Umen Najiego, Hon. Fred Ezenwa, Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, Hon. Justice Azuka, Hon. Paul Obu, and Hon. Patrick Okafor, the LP lawmakers advocated for the suspension of all non-essential activities, particularly infrastructure projects, for...

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Nigeria imposes mandatory levy on organisations employing foreigners

NewsNigeriaNigeria imposes mandatory levy on organisations employing foreigners

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 29, 2024

The Nigerian government had announced a new policy that would reduce the imported workforce in Nigeria while providing more job opportunities for Nigerians. Foreign companies will now be required to pay US$15,000 (N24,459,900) for expatriate directors and US$10,000 (N16,306,600) for other categories of workers. The levy applies to employees who work for at least 183 days in a year. Organisations or individuals failing to comply with the scheme face fines or a jail term of...

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Efforts to save the Naira deepens as Government detains 2 Binance executives

BusinessNewsNigeriaEfforts to save the Naira deepens as Government detains 2 Binance executives

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 29, 2024

Two top executives at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, have been detained in Nigeria, Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report says the executives flew into Nigeria following the government’s decision to ban several crypto platforms but were detained by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu with their passports seized. With the naira’s continuous devaluation against the dollar and other foreign currencies, the Nigerian government is going...

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NCC to block phone subscribers yet to link their National Identification Numbers

NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationNCC to block phone subscribers yet to link their National Identification Numbers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 28, 2024

The Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Aminu Maida has instructed telecommunications service providers to block subscribers who have not linked their phone numbers to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) by February 28, 2024. Ruben Mouka, the Director of Public Affairs of the commission said the Executive Vice Chairman gave the directive during the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday. Maida emphasized the importance of national security, insisted that telecom consumers link their...

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Yobe State records 214 Cases Of Meningitis, Seven Deaths

HealthNewsNigeriaYobe State records 214 Cases Of Meningitis, Seven Deaths

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 28, 2024

An outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Potiskum town of Yobe state has claimed seven others with, 214 cases of the disease recorded in the area, including some public boarding schools. Isa Bukar, Permanent Secretary, Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing the State Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, who visited the State Specialist Hospital, Potiskum.   The Press Secretary to the State Deputy Governor, Hussaini Mai Suleh in...

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Nigeria Labour Congress Suspends Protest, Extends Ultimatum

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Labour Congress Suspends Protest, Extends Ultimatum

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 28, 2024

After reviewing the initial nationwide protest as highly impactful, the National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended the two nationwide protests. The suspension of the protest was contained in a communique signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and Ag. General Secretary, Comrade Ismail Bello and made available to Journalists on Tuesday night. The communiqué reads in parts: “NEC-in-session resolved to suspend street action for the second day of the protest, having...

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