Governor Lawal Seeks Tinubu’s Approval to Take Drastic Action on Banditry

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGovernor Lawal Seeks Tinubu’s Approval to Take Drastic Action on Banditry

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2024

In a desperate plea for federal intervention, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has declared his state the “centre of banditry” in northern Nigeria. Lawal met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Tuesday, urging approval for drastic measures to combat the rampant banditry plaguing the Northwest state. “Zamfara has become the centre of banditry as we speak today,” Governor Lawal lamented to State House correspondents after the meeting. “If nothing is done in Zamfara State,...

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Two Boko Haram Commanders Surrender in Lake Chad Basin

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTwo Boko Haram Commanders Surrender in Lake Chad Basin

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2024

Two commanders of the Boko Haram faction of Bakoura Buduma surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, on 25th March, 2024. The surrendered individuals, Ibrahim Muhammed and Auwal Muhammed, also known as “Wanka,” were identified as active commanders operating in the Lake Chad islands. Officials believe their decision to defect stems from mounting pressure from ongoing military operations by the MNJTF. “This breakthrough is attributed to the intensified kinetic and non-kinetic operations targeting terrorist...

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Chinese Man Sentenced to Death in Nigeria for Girlfriend’s Murder

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaChinese Man Sentenced to Death in Nigeria for Girlfriend’s Murder

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2024

A Kano High Court judge sentenced a 47-year-old Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, to death by hanging on Tuesday. The court found Geng-Quangrong guilty of the murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani, aged 22. Justice Sanusi Ado-Ma’aji delivered the verdict, stating the prosecution had presented a strong case. “The defendant’s testimony is inconsistent. I hereby find him guilty,” the Judge said. Geng-Quangrong, a resident of Kano’s Railway Quarters, had pleaded not guilty to the charge...

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Gov. Mbah Signs Bill Establishing Teaching Hospital in Enugu North Zone

HealthNewsNigeriaGov. Mbah Signs Bill Establishing Teaching Hospital in Enugu North Zone

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 26, 2024

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Tuesday signed the Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital Bill 2024 into Law. Commending the Enugu State House of Assembly for the expedited hearing and passage of the executive bill, Governor Mbah said passage of the law establishing SUMAS Teaching Hospital, Igbo-Eno in Udenu Local Government Area will enable his administration to fulfill its campaign promises on education. The Teaching hospital...

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Release Of Kaduna Schoolchildren: Ohanaeze Commends Tinubu, Sani, Others

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRelease Of Kaduna Schoolchildren: Ohanaeze Commends Tinubu, Sani, Others

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 26, 2024

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has commended President Bola Tinubu, security personnel, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, the National Security Adviser, Nuru Ribadu and other well-meaning Nigerians for their efforts in securing the release of the 137 school children abducted in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia; the National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze, in a press statement he signed on Tuesday also stressed the importance of establishing state police in...

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Kogi Gov, Ododo Directs Formation Of Committee to Investigate Felele Robbery

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKogi Gov, Ododo Directs Formation Of Committee to Investigate Felele Robbery

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 26, 2024

…CP Assures Community Of Safety Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has condemned the Felele robbery attacks in Kogi State and directed the formation of a committee comprising relevant authorities and security personnel to investigate and identify those responsible and put an end to the distressing incidents. He said, “To those behind these acts of terror, I urge an immediate cessation and retreat. Be warned that there will be no leniency for anyone caught. Kogi State is...

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Ekiti Governor, Oyebanji Approves 2022, 2023 Promotions of Civil Servants

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEkiti Governor, Oyebanji Approves 2022, 2023 Promotions of Civil Servants

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 26, 2024

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the promotion exercise for 2022 and 2023 across the state public service. The exercise according to a press statement on Tuesday will comprise the core Civil Service, Teaching Service, Local Government Service, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) teachers as well as other parastatals. The Head of Service, Engr. Sunday Komolafe, who disclosed this, said the approval covers January and July promotion for the years of 2022 and 2023....

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Soldiers Killings: Ohanaeze Proposes Maximization Of Skills To Prevent Casualties

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoldiers Killings: Ohanaeze Proposes Maximization Of Skills To Prevent Casualties

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 26, 2024

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the brutal massacre of 17 military personnel   killed last Thursday in the Okuama and Okoloba communities in Ughelli South and Bomadi Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Delta State, even as it seeks maximization of skills of security operatives to prevent casualties on duty. The organisation which expressed its view in a press statement on Tuesday signed by Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia; its National Publicity Secretary also noted that on...

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TSU Announces 2024 Annual Communication Week

EducationNewsUnited StatesTSU Announces 2024 Annual Communication Week

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2024

The representation of diverse racial and ethnic groups, as well as sexual and gender identities in the media, is critically important because it accurately shapes decency, fairness, and unity in the community. When media lacks or portrays insensitive representations, it can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and discrimination, further marginalizing these identities. The School of Communication (SOC) at the Texas Southern University (TSU) has announced its 2024 Commweek, signifying the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference. Themed “Amplifying...

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Federal Government Summons Sheikh Gumi for Questioning

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFederal Government Summons Sheikh Gumi for Questioning

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2024

Invited Over Continued Advocacy for Negotiations with Bandits The Nigerian government has ignited controversy by inviting prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for questioning regarding his recent comments on banditry. The news, announced by Information Minister Mohammed Idris at a press conference on Monday, comes amid heightened tensions over the ongoing kidnappings and violence plaguing northern Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi has been a central figure in the debate surrounding banditry. Known for his outreach efforts towards...

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