Terrorists on the run as military raid hideouts, rescue 31 hostages

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTerrorists on the run as military raid hideouts, rescue 31 hostages

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 23, 2023

A gang of bandits terrorising Tangaza local government area of Sokoto State abandoned their captives and fled when men of the Nigerian Army came upon them unexpectedly. The terrorists were hiding in the thick Buani forest in Alya Fulani village. The soldiers rescued 30 hostages and burnt down the fleeing terrorists’ camps. The operation, the Nigerian Army said in a social media post on Wednesday, was carried out on 21 November by the Joint Task...

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FBI hails Olukoyede’s appointment as EFCC Chair

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFBI hails Olukoyede’s appointment as EFCC Chair

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 23, 2023

Jack Smith, the legal attache of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in Nigeria, has extended a hand of friendship to Olanipekun Olukoyede, the new chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Smith, during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, said Olukoyede has an impressive track record to head the anti-graft agency. “I came to congratulate you on your appointment. I did my homework and research and...

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5,000 civil servants risk not getting December salaries

NewsNigeriaPolitics5,000 civil servants risk not getting December salaries

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 23, 2023

The Yuletide season might be tough for no fewer than 5,000 civil servants in Nigeria. They are likely not to receive their December salaries, raising concerns about how they will fare as the country is in the grip of an economic depression. The national president of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, Tommy Okon said the affected workers have discrepancies in their dates of first appointment and birth. “The physical verification exercise...

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INEC shortlists1,076 electoral offenders for prosecution

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC shortlists1,076 electoral offenders for prosecution

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 23, 2023

About 1,076 persons who committed varying crimes during the 25 February and 18 March polls in Nigeria will be prosecuted, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, assured on Wednesday. The electoral offenders were arrested across 35 states with Ebonyi having the highest number of cases. Ebonyi has 64 cases involving 216 suspects and Edo is second with 22 cases and 80 suspects, while Anambra is third with 12 cases involving 66 suspects. Kaduna State is...

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Anambra Government Commences Mentorship Session for Youths

EducationNewsNigeriaAnambra Government Commences Mentorship Session for Youths

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 22, 2023

The Special Adviser on Youths, to the governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has commenced a mentorship session for Anambra youths. The maiden edition of the mentorship session has been scheduled to be held on Friday in Awka the state capital, and will feature Obinna Etele, Group Managing Director of Eteleson Industries Limited. For the most part, Mr. Etele may be referred to as a born entrepreneur, having abandoned his medical studies at the...

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Gov Bello mourns former chief of army staff, Gen Alli

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov Bello mourns former chief of army staff, Gen Alli

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 22, 2023

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has mourned former Chief of Army Staff, Major General Mohammed Chris Alli, who passed away at the age of 78. Bello extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased immediate family, friends and colleagues. The Governor in a condolence message on Wednesday described late Alli as one of the patriotic Nigerians who risked his life in the defense of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. He acknowledged Alli as a quintessential Army General whose...

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Four state governors on the verge of losing seats over legal tussles

Accidents and SafetyNewsNigeriaPoliticsFour state governors on the verge of losing seats over legal tussles

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 22, 2023

Barely six months after coming into power, four state governors are battling to complete their first four-year term after the court invalidated their elections. The governors affected by the tsunami of sacks include Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, Abba Yusuf of Kano State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Abdullahi Sule (APC) The election tribunal in Lafia, Nasarawa State in October declared David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,...

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Soldiers, Police Clash In Adamawa State

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoldiers, Police Clash In Adamawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 22, 2023

Police Inspector Killed, Soldier Injured Governor Fintiri Calls For Calm The Tuesday’s night fracas between Soldiers with 23rd Brigade Yola and Police personnel has claimed the life of Police Inspector identified as Jacob Daniel. The sporadic gunshots between the police and the soldiers at police headquarters were heard at about 11:00 p.m. in Yola, the Adamawa State capital and one soldier was injured. Following this development, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has called on the...

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Key Points from Governor Soludo’s 2024 Budget Presented to Anambra Assembly

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsKey Points from Governor Soludo’s 2024 Budget Presented to Anambra Assembly

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 22, 2023

“Without sufficient funding, the 2024 budget estimates, just like those of the previous years, will perform below average.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has presented the 2024 budget to Anambra State House of Assembly. The Budget which was presented on Tuesday during plenary is the biggest budget by size, to ever be presented to Anambra State House of Assembly by any governor of the state. With a budget size of...

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Governor Soludo Promises to Constitute Legislative Service Commission for the House

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Soludo Promises to Constitute Legislative Service Commission for the House

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 22, 2023

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has promised to constitute Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commission, which is one of the structures required for an independent legislature in Anambra State. This assurance from the governor was given during a conversation with members of the Anambra State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria – PASAN, through the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somto Udeze. The governor’s promise was also reinforced...

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