Soldier Guns Down Humanitarian Worker In Borno

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSoldier Guns Down Humanitarian Worker In Borno

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 19, 2022

The United Nations has  condemned the killing of an aid worker by a soldier in Damboa local government area of Borno state. On Thursday, a soldier opened fire on humanitarian workers and his colleagues, killing one and injuring another. In a statement by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, sympathised with the family of the slain aid worker. The statement reads in part: “Yesterday’s killing of a staff member of the humanitarian non-governmental...

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Digital Economy: “Nigeria Still has a Long way to go” – Geeksvillage founder

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaDigital Economy: “Nigeria Still has a Long way to go” – Geeksvillage founder

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 17, 2022

Digital economy has gained traction in the lexicon of Nigeria’s public office seekers, to the extent that many “youth empowerment” programmes of power seekers now contain some sort of activities relating to acquisition of digital skills, by the citizenry. But in reality, many of those with thriving digital footprints, set out on their own without any form of “empowerment”. This is the story of Geeksvillage, just like many other digital and tech solution providers in...

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2023 Elections: Peter Obi asks Wike to support LP for presidency

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Elections: Peter Obi asks Wike to support LP for presidency

Beloved John (Staff Writer)November 17, 2022

Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi has appealed for the support of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, in his bid for the presidency. On Thursday, during the inauguration of the Nkpolu Oroworukwo flyover in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, Obi said he will ensure better opportunities for Rivers state if he’s elected president. He praised Wike for his principle and urged that he remain consistent. Obi noted that his party’s chances will be improved in...

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Nnamdi Kanu Is Not A Separatist, He Is Fighting A Self-determination Course – Ozekhome

NewsNigeriaNnamdi Kanu Is Not A Separatist, He Is Fighting A Self-determination Course – Ozekhome

PilotnewsNovember 17, 2022

Constitutional lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB). He insisted that his protracted detention would further aggravate the insecurity in the southeast. He spoke while delivering a lecture at Nnamdi Azikwe University in Awka, Anambra State titled: ‘Nigeria in the throes of insecurity towards 2023:Any panacea?” during the 11th Zik’s lecturer series. “Nnamdi Kanu is not a separatist, he...

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2023 Election: Fresh Battles in Enugu As ADC, Idoko Files Suit Against INEC, PDP

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Election: Fresh Battles in Enugu As ADC, Idoko Files Suit Against INEC, PDP

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

In pursuant to section 77(3), 84(1) and (13) of the Electoral Act, 2022, the African Democratic Congress and Chika Emmanuel Idoko (plaintiffs) have originated a summon against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 36 candidates of the party in the 2023 elections. The case filed in the Federal High Court of Nigeria in the Abuja Judicial Division holden at Abuja, Nigeria, law suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1770/2022 demands that within ten (10)...

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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: “I Can’t Suppress Christians; My Wife, Children are Christians” — Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMuslim-Muslim Ticket: “I Can’t Suppress Christians; My Wife, Children are Christians” — Tinubu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2022

Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has no plans to marginalise the Christian community if elected in 2023. At an interactive session with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday, Tinubu said his choice of former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, as running mate had nothing to do with religion. “My choice of Shettima is borne out of the urgent need to address the...

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INEC Insists on Use of BVAS, IReV for Credible Elections

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Insists on Use of BVAS, IReV for Credible Elections

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2022

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) for credible polls in the forthcoming general elections. BVAS and IReV are innovations introduced by the electoral body to ensure the integrity and credibility of election results in Nigeria by guaranteeing transparent voter accreditation and real-time transmission of polling unit results. The INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, in...

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CAN Set Agenda For Presidential Candidates In Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCAN Set Agenda For Presidential Candidates In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

Ahead of February 25, 2023, presidential election in Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has set agenda for the 18 presidential candidates contesting the exalted position in the country. The religious body began an interactive session with all the presidential candidates on Tuesday. The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the guest of the association on Wednesday, while the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter...

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Military Veterans In Nigeria To Receive N134.7bn as Security Debarment Allowance

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaMilitary Veterans In Nigeria To Receive N134.7bn as Security Debarment Allowance

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the approval of  N134.7bn for the payment of Security Debarment Allowance, SDA, to all veterans. The President, who made this known at the launch of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, also announced the donation of N10m to the Nigerian Legion. The President pledged the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of veterans by ensuring prompt payment of their pension and other entitlements, which had...

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Gunmen Kills 11 Persons, Injured 8 Others In Plateau State

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaGunmen Kills 11 Persons, Injured 8 Others In Plateau State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 17, 2022

Police in Plateau State have confirmed an attack on Maikatako community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen have killed 11 persons and injured 8 others. The Plateau State Police Spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo said the gunmen overwhelmed the vigilante group on patrol and also burnt down four houses during the attack. Nine of the victims were said to have been burnt beyond recognition in a compound that was razed while the others...

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