Over 24 Corpses Recovered, 30 Persons Rescued In Boat Mishap In Niger State

NewsNigeriaOver 24 Corpses Recovered, 30 Persons Rescued In Boat Mishap In Niger State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 11, 2023

The Niger State Government has confirmed that over 24 corpses mostly women and children have been recovered and 30 persons rescued in a boat mishap that occurred between Jebba and Kainji dam in Gbajibo village of Mokwa Local Government Council of Niger state. Acting Director General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency NSEMA, Garba Salihu confirmed this in a statement issued to Newsmen in Minna, adding that officials of the agency and that of Mokwa...

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North East Development Commission procures Palliative Items Worth N15 billion

NewsNigeriaNorth East Development Commission procures Palliative Items Worth N15 billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 11, 2023

To cushion the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) procured 250,000 bags of rice and other palliatives worth N15 billion for the six states of the region. Flagging off the distribution and groundbreaking for the construction of 22.5km Ngowom road in Borno State, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the unity being showcased by the northeast governors is worthy of emulation by their colleagues in other regions. Shettima noted...

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Canoe Mishap Update in Adamawa: Eight Dead Bodies Recovered

NewsNigeriaCanoe Mishap Update in Adamawa: Eight Dead Bodies Recovered

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 11, 2023

The Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, ADSEMA Mohammed Suleiman, confirmed that eight dead bodies have been recovered from a capsized canoe in Yola South Local Government Area. Recall that a boat carrying 23 passengers capsized last Friday in Njuwa Lake at Rugange, a village in the Yola South LGA Adamawa State. The government confirmed one dead as search operations continued. According to him, eight people had been rescued while searching for the...

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NGO to partner with Anambra govt to eliminate witchcraft stigma against aged persons

NewsNigeriaRegionsNGO to partner with Anambra govt to eliminate witchcraft stigma against aged persons

PilotnewsSeptember 11, 2023

A non-governmental organisation, First Best Domiciliary Home Care World has sought partnership with the Anambra State Government to eliminate witchcraft stigmatisation and other form of inhuman treatment against aged persons in the State. The Caregivers group made the demand during the official launching/Inauguration of the programme in Awka. The programme is designed to take care of the aged people in the state, who are abandoned by their children, (particularly, their spiritual life). Speaking at the...

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Upcoming FITCC Conference – One-on-One with the Event Facilitator, Linda Anukwuem

BusinessNewsNigeriaUpcoming FITCC Conference – One-on-One with the Event Facilitator, Linda Anukwuem

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2023

…Says the event will validate demand for a Nigerian Consulate in Houston The President of AIX LLC, the Houston-based facilitator of the FITCC Conference, Linda Anukwuem walked into the newsroom to shed light on a two-day international conference expected to attract a diverse group of entrepreneurs and industry leaders in America’s fourth largest city, Houston. Ms. Anukwuem spoke to WAP’s Editorial Board Co-chair, Dr. Anthony Ogbo. Below is the transcript: Come October 24-25, the Fidelity...

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President Tinubu’s Victory Challenged on Points of Facts, not Points of Law – Clark

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu’s Victory Challenged on Points of Facts, not Points of Law – Clark

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 10, 2023

Chief Robert Clark, one of Nigeria’s longest Senior Advocate of Nigeria – SAN, has said that the challengers of President Tinubu’s election had confronted the President’s victory at the polls on points of facts, and not on points of law. This, the 85 years old Chief Clark said during his appearance on Channels Tv’s Politics Today, on Sunday. According to Chief Clark, the law on the question of 25% in FCT is clear and the...

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Gov. Abiodun orders demolition of ex-Gov. Daniel’s wife building

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Abiodun orders demolition of ex-Gov. Daniel’s wife building

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 10, 2023

…Ogun govt. says structure contravened state’s physical planning laws Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered the demolition of Datkem Plaza, belonging to the wife of former Governor Gbenga Daniel’s wife, Olufunke. Gbenga Daniel, who is also the incumbent senator representing Ogun East is rumoured to have a rift with the governor, which many believe may have been responsible for the action by the state government. In a press statement on Sunday, Olusegun Lawal, the Project Manager and...

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Rivers APC members accuse Tinubu of turning his back on them

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers APC members accuse Tinubu of turning his back on them

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 10, 2023

Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) members have accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting them and pitching a tent with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike after they sacrificed so much to nurture the party from 2015 till now. A reliable source who doesn’t want his name on print confided told our reporter that they sacrificed their lives to keep the party since 2015, but rather...

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BET Hip-Hop Awards: Burna Boy gets seven nominations

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaBET Hip-Hop Awards: Burna Boy gets seven nominations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 10, 2023

Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Burna Boy is grabbing the spotlight once again, and this time around, it is for his outstanding contribution to the growth of hip-hop. The world-renowned artist was among the top nominees for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta with seven nods out of the 17 award categories. The self-acclaimed African Giant was nominated for the ‘Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year’, ‘Best Live Performer’, ‘Lyricist of the Year’ and ‘Hustler of the...

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Gov. Soludo lays foundation of Kojo auto assembly plant

BusinessNewsNigeriaGov. Soludo lays foundation of Kojo auto assembly plant

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2023

Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of Kojo Auto Assembly and Natural Gas Facility in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State A press statement by Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Saturday noted that the plant is the second automobile company after Innoson Motors and first CNG manufacturing automobile company in the state, and will also house the first CNG station located at Umunya....

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