Nigerian-born US deputy treasury secretary, Wally Adeyemo to visit Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian-born US deputy treasury secretary, Wally Adeyemo to visit Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 14, 2023

The United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, is anticipated to be in Nigeria next week to reinforce economic ties between Africa’s most populous nation and the US. This visit marks a crucial step in President Biden’s commitment to deepening the US engagement with Africa. The administration once pledged to invest $55 billion over the next three years in the continent, reflecting its growing strategic importance. The visit is particularly significant for Adeyemo because it...

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Nigerian military boasts of killing 151 terrorists, arresting 456 others in one week

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaNigerian military boasts of killing 151 terrorists, arresting 456 others in one week

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 14, 2023

Nigerian Army says it is winning the war against the insurgency that has crippled the widely-acclaimed Giant of Africa for nearly a decade. The Defence Headquarters, at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, said the military has eliminated 151 terrorists, nabbed 456 others and rescued 76 kidnapped victims in different operations across the country in the last week. Troops also recovered 501 weapons, 3,577 livestock, 3,269 assorted kinds of ammunition and 674 other equipment...

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Administrations of Criminal Justice Law, Stakeholders Task On Human Rights

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaAdministrations of Criminal Justice Law, Stakeholders Task On Human Rights

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 14, 2023

Administrations of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) and stakeholders have been tasked with due process for the respect of human rights in the state and county at large. Grace Mamza, Adamawa Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) made the call at the capacity building workshop on the Adamawa ACJL organized by the Law Hub Development and Advocacy Centre with support from MacArthur Foundation in Yola on Thursday. “The criminal justice system has brought about...

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50 Communities May Witness Flooding This Month – NEMA

NewsNigeria50 Communities May Witness Flooding This Month – NEMA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 14, 2023

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 50 communities may likely witness heavy rainfall that would lead to flooding between Sept. 13 and 17, 2023. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA Lagos Territorial Coordinator made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Farinloye said communities likely to be affected are Sumaila and Kunchi in Kano State, Argungu in Kebbi State, Bindawa, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina in Katsina State, Kontagora, Mashegu, and New Bussa in Niger and...

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Taraba State Bans Canoe From Overloading, Night Journeys

NewsNigeriaTaraba State Bans Canoe From Overloading, Night Journeys

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 14, 2023

Following reported cases of boat mishap in some parts of the country, the Association of Inland Water Transporters in Taraba State has banned journeys and overload in all He stated that overloading and night journeys were major causes of boat mishaps, adding that when avoided, incidents of boat accidents would be reduced. He also stated that the rescue operation when boats capsized in the night was very difficult and led to higher casualties. Agency (NIWA)...

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Troops Kill 817 Terrorists, Rescued 721 Hostages, Nabs 1, 326 Criminals in 3 Months

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Kill 817 Terrorists, Rescued 721 Hostages, Nabs 1, 326 Criminals in 3 Months

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 14, 2023

In the last three months, the armed forces of Nigeria have killed 817 terrorists, apprehended 1,326 criminals, and rescued 721 hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on military operations across the country on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said those apprehended included 42 kidnappers, 231 terrorists’ collaborators, 33 armed robbers, 80 cattle rustlers, 325 militias, 27 rail vandals, 73...

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Why is Enugu State Attractive to the International Community?

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsWhy is Enugu State Attractive to the International Community?

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 13, 2023

“It is hard for the international community to ignore such a fine blend of talent, competence, and influential individuals…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The Governor of Enugu State has pulled the most unexpected strings since their assumption to office, about three months ago. Without any doubt, Enugu has been restored as the melting pot of the best of the Southeast geo-political zone.  It is even more or less magical when one observes the state governor’s demeanor and...

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President Tinubu returns to Abuja after one week abroad

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu returns to Abuja after one week abroad

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 13, 2023

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja after a week-long working visit abroad. The President landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 8:46 p.m. on Tuesday. On departing Nigeria on September 5, Tinubu’s first port of call was New Delhi, India where he joined fellow heads of state and other prominent figures from across the globe at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. At the end of the Summit on...

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Singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, AKA Mohbad is dead

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaSinger Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, AKA Mohbad is dead

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 13, 2023

Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has passed on at the age of 27, leaving fans and the Nigerian music community in deep mourning. Mohbad breathed his last on Tuesday. The cause of his death is yet to be made public. An unsigned statement supposedly by a family member posted on the singer’s social media pages read, ” It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Promise Oladimeji Aloba...

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Enugu Assembly Passes Over 58 Billion Naira Supplementary Budget

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Assembly Passes Over 58 Billion Naira Supplementary Budget

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 13, 2023

The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed a supplementary budget of fifty-eight billion, ninety-five million, four hundred and eighty-two thousand, two hundred and ninety-three naira only (#58,095,482,293=00) for capital and recurrent expenditure for the year ending on 31st December 2023. Presenting the Enugu State Supplementary Appropriation Bill (HB.2) 2023 to the House, the Minority Leader, Iloabuchi Aniagu said the budget would enable the state government to initiate and execute more capital and developmental projects....

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