New National Security Adviser, Ribadu, promises to subdue insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNew National Security Adviser, Ribadu, promises to subdue insecurity

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 28, 2023

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the new National Security Adviser (NSA) has promised to subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria, even as he vowed to continue with what has been done already. Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 19 officially assumed duties on Monday, with a pledge to “subdue insecurity and stabilise Nigeria.” The former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) chairman took over from...

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Security Agencies Charges To Avoid All Forms Of Torture, Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSecurity Agencies Charges To Avoid All Forms Of Torture, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice who is also the Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jeddy-Agba has charged, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), and other security agencies to avoid all forms of torture, cruelty, degrading and inhuman treatment. Mrs Jeddy-Agba, who gave the charge in Abuja to commemorate the international day for Victims of Torture noted that to eradicate torture in Nigeria, heads of law-enforcement agencies and other relevant...

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NUC Executive Secretary Resigns Return To Class

EducationNewsNigeriaNUC Executive Secretary Resigns Return To Class

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

A lecturer with the Bayero University Kano (BUK) Prof. Abubakar Rasheed who was appointed seven years as the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) has resigned voluntarily to continue lecturing at the same institution. Prof. Rasheed told Journalists on Monday in Abuja about his resignation, after approving the issuance of a provisional license to establish another  Kogi State-owned University located at Kabba local government area of the State. The Executive Secretary of NUC,...

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EFCC Apprehends Fake Senator

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Apprehends Fake Senator

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

A fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged €5.7m internet fraud. A statement distributed by the EFCC on Monday said the suspect was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet-related fraud activities. According to the statement, the suspect has defrauded a Spaniard of Euros amounting to €5.7m with different names such as; Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, and Dr....

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice, Forest Guards Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 27, 2023

The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Command CP Ahmed Ammani calls on medical practitioners and the public to report any person with gunshot injuries to the nearest Police Station for necessary action in line with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017. CP Ammani made this call on Sunday 25th of June 2023 when Police Operatives serving in Igbo-Eze North Division, with active assistance from Forest Guard and Neighborhood Watch Group...

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We will leverage technology, deploy innovation to drive new Customs operations – CG Adeniyi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWe will leverage technology, deploy innovation to drive new Customs operations – CG Adeniyi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 27, 2023

The new comptroller-general, CG, of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi says his administration will be innovation-driven. Adeniyi made this known yesterday while speaking to journalists shortly after his decoration as the new CG of Customs by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Adeniyi expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing a serving officer as the head of the agency and assured of a more effective and innovation-driven Customs Service.       He said: “In...

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Obaseki offers LASU’S best-graduating student, Yusuf, automatic employment

EducationNewsNigeriaObaseki offers LASU’S best-graduating student, Yusuf, automatic employment

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 27, 2023

The Edo state government has offered automatic employment to Aminat Yusuf, the best-graduating student of the Lagos State University, LASU, in the 2021/2022 academic year. The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, disclosed this on Monday. “I am honoured to offer our record-setting Miss Yusuf Aminat automatic employment in the state’s public service,” the Governor’s post on Twitter reads. “To complement our efforts to create the best work environment, we intend to attract and retain the...

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HoR Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas appoints 33 aides

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHoR Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas appoints 33 aides

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 27, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has made some fresh appointments in his office for the effective delivery of his legislative agenda for the 10th House of Representatives. The appointments, according to Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the special adviser to the Speaker on media and publicity, were made on Monday. The appointees are as follows: Engr. Jamil Ahmed Muhammed, deputy chief of staff (administration); Dr Dunkwu Chamberlain, deputy chief of staff...

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Man lynched in Sokoto for blasphemy

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMan lynched in Sokoto for blasphemy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 27, 2023

A man was killed on Sunday in Sokoto state over an alleged blasphemous comment against the holy Prophet Muhammad, SAW. The man, identified as Usman Buda Mai Hanji, was said to be a butcher and an indigene of the state. The deceased was accused of degrading the personality of the Prophet during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main abattoir on Sunday morning. Man stoned to death in Sokoto state today for blasphemy...

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BET Awards 2023: Burna Boy wins Best International Act for the fourth time

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaBET Awards 2023: Burna Boy wins Best International Act for the fourth time

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 27, 2023

Burna Boy clinched the ‘Best International Act’ award at the 23rd edition of the Black Entertainment Television, BET, Awards held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Sunday night. The annual award show celebrates the achievement of black entertainers, as well as other minorities, from the worlds of music, film, sports, television and philanthropy in particular. Taking to Twitter to congratulate Burna Boy on winning the ‘Best International Act’ award, BET said, “Huge...

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