Tinubu Suspends National Coordinator NSIPA Over Financial Misappropriation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Suspends National Coordinator NSIPA Over Financial Misappropriation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 2, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension of Halima Shehu as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) over alleged financial misappropriation. In the same vein, Dr Akindele Egbuwalo, the National N-POWER Program Manager has been appointed in an acting capacity as NC/CEO pending the conclusion of the investigation. The development came barely two months after President Tinubu appointed her on October 12, 2023 and...

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Nigeria, Blood and Crucifixion on the Plateau 

NewsNigeriaOpinionNigeria, Blood and Crucifixion on the Plateau 

PilotnewsJanuary 2, 2024

Those invisible men came to the Plateau again, bearing their gifts of death and destruction. They came from the deepest pit of hell, the habitat of the devils that they are. They are children of darkness, sons of Satan. They opted to extinguish and snatch the light of the joy of Christmas from thousands of people on the Plateau. They imagined they would ignite an orgy of blood, seduce the ordinary peace-loving people of the...

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Insecurity: There’ll be anarchy if citizens take up arms to defend themselves – COAS

National SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: There’ll be anarchy if citizens take up arms to defend themselves – COAS

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 2024

As the precarious security situation across Nigeria worsens, leaving defenceless citizens feeling more unsafe, showing the utter failure of the Nigerian authorities to protect lives and properties, Nigeria’s Army chief believes that allowing citizens to carry arms will lead to “anarchy.” After dozens of his people were killed and scores left homeless in a series of “well-coordinated” attacks between December 23 and 25, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State urged residents to take up arms...

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Governor Radda vows to deal with bandits terrorizing Katsina

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGovernor Radda vows to deal with bandits terrorizing Katsina

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 2024

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State says he is going all out to deal a “resounding blow” on bandits and other criminals in the State. In his New Year’s Day message on Monday, the Governor assured his people that he is committed to overcoming the security challenges in Katsina. He urged the people to support his government as he strives to confront and fight the terror gangs. “The government, together with the people, will deal...

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Pope Francis prays for end to horrors by terrorists in Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPope Francis prays for end to horrors by terrorists in Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 2, 2024

Pope Francis has prayed for Nigeria over the spate of killings and insurgent activities by terror groups, commonly called bandits or terrorists, that have grown worse in recent times. The Pope in his homily on December 31 expressed sorrow over the heartbreaking unhindered attacks in Plateau State on Christmas Eve that had continued sporadically for nine days. Nearly 200 villagers were slaughtered with dozens injured and scores displaced from their homes. “Unfortunately, the celebration of...

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Federal Government to Revamp Vocational Training Centres

EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Government to Revamp Vocational Training Centres

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 2, 2024

The Federal Government in its determination to equip the youths with enduring and sustainable life skills has commenced the construction of vocational schools across the nation. Prof. Mamman Tahir, Nigeria’s Education Minister disclosed this during a project facility tour at General Murtala Muhammad College (GMMC) Yola, Adamawa State said Tinubu’s administration is desirous of ensuring that young Nigerians have integrated education that combines technical skills acquisition with regular learning. Tahir who expressed happiness with the...

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NSCDC Intercepts Trucks Loaded With Rustled Cows

NewsNigeriaNSCDC Intercepts Trucks Loaded With Rustled Cows

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 2, 2024

Two trucks loaded with cows suspected to be rustled by miscreants from Tsafe Local Government Area of Sokoto state have been intercepted by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Zamfara State Command. Sani Mustapha, NSCDC state Commandant while briefing newsmen in Gusau said the Corps intercepted two trucks loaded with cows numbering 24 and 1 sheep on their way from Tsafe local government area to Gusau. The Commandant explained that, the suspects had...

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Adamawa Deputy Governor, Prof. Farauta Bags Chieftaincy Title

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdamawa Deputy Governor, Prof. Farauta Bags Chieftaincy Title

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 1, 2024

The Batta Traditional Council in Adamawa has conferred the traditional title of “Rutu Batta” on the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta alongside 28 other sons, daughters, and friends of Batta Chiefdom. The paramount ruler while performing the coronation at his palace in Demsa, Hama Batta, Homun Alhamdu Gladstone said it was a deliberate attempt to confer the traditional titles on both young and old to cement the relationship, mutual trust, understanding, and...

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Federal Government Revokes 1,633 Mining Licenses 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Government Revokes 1,633 Mining Licenses 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 1, 2024

The Federal Government had revoked 1,633 mining licenses of those that defaulted in the payment of annual service fees in 2023. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, disclosed this in his New Year Goodwill Message to Nigerians in Lagos on Monday. He said more revocation of mining license is underway for other categories of defaulters in 2024. “The Federal Government was prioritising value addition for prospective investors in the mining sector, adding...

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2024: Tinubu promises to fight for business competitiveness

NewsNigeriaPolitics2024: Tinubu promises to fight for business competitiveness

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 1, 2024

….Says he’s not unmindful of frustrations of Nigerians In a New Year message to Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he will diligently ensure the citizens feel the impact of his government in 2024, promising to fight obstacles that impede business competitiveness in the country, among other issues. The President among other things stressed that all the decisions he had taken so far were for the good of the citizens and that he is...

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