Senior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

Some senior officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State have been suspended following a leaked video of how a recently jailed cross-dresser was accorded exceptional privilege. It was learnt that an audio leak showed that crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial center. Recall that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday began a...

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FG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Ahead of the 64th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government on Thursday announced a low-key celebration as a result of the prevailing economic challenges. Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed this during a press conference organized by the Ministry of Information to unveil programme of events lined up to mark the independence anniversary. According to reports, the Federal Government’s decision reflects the nation’s current economic challenges and aims to...

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Shettima Lauds Graduating Cadets Of Nigeria Defence Academy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsShettima Lauds Graduating Cadets Of Nigeria Defence Academy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has lauded the graduating cadets of the 71 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) for their dedication and readiness to serve the nation. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Vice President gave the commendation during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the 71 Regular Course and Postgraduate Students of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) held at NDA, Kaduna State....

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ANSIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials To 21 Council Areas

NewsNigeriaPoliticsANSIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials To 21 Council Areas

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has commenced distribution of non-sensitive materials to all the 21 council areas ahead of the local government election holding in State. The distribution exercise which is currently ongoing amid heavy security presence, including personnel saw over 21 vehicles and their Electoral Officers taking delivery of the materials geared towards early commencement of election state wide. Briefing journalists on the development at the office of the commission in Awka, the...

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Senate Approves South West Development Commission

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Approves South West Development Commission

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

On Thursday, the Senate considered a report by its Committee on Special Duties and approved the establishment of the South West Development Commission. The Senate moved into Committee of the Whole for clause-by-clause consideration of the bill after which it was read for the third time during plenary and passed into law. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Chairman of the committee in his presentation said the South West Development Commission Bill, 2024 intents and purposes are...

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Soludo To Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage In Oct,

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo To Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage In Oct,

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2024

 Announces Free Education For SS Students In All Public Schools Anambra State Government will commence payment of the N70, 000 minimum wage next month. Governor Chukwuma Soludo made the announcement at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka while meeting with all principals and head teachers in public primary and secondary schools. Governor Soludo who also announced that from next week, the free education policy will be available to senior students in all public schools...

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EFCC Files Fresh ₦110 Billion Fraud Charges Against Former Governor Yahaya Bello

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Files Fresh ₦110 Billion Fraud Charges Against Former Governor Yahaya Bello

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 26, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed fresh 16-count charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before an Abuja Federal High Court. The charges, which accuse Bello and two others, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, both officials of the Kogi State government, of fraud and criminal breach of trust, amount to ₦110.4 billion. Filed by EFCC’s legal team, including Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) and Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the charges detail that the...

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Senate Confirms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Confirms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 26, 2024

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, following her nomination by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation took place during a screening session where the Senate engaged the acting CJN on her plans to reform the judiciary. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who had been sworn in by President Tinubu on 23 August 2024, in an acting capacity, is now the second female to hold the position...

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President Tinubu Set to Reshuffle Cabinet Amidst Pressure for Results

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Set to Reshuffle Cabinet Amidst Pressure for Results

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 26, 2024

In a significant development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is poised to undertake a major reshuffle of his cabinet, as confirmed by the Presidency on Wednesday. The impending changes will be guided by empirical evidence from performance reports compiled over recent months. During a joint briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and Senior Special Assistant on Digital/New Media, O’Tega Ogra, noted that while no specific timeline has...

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Tinubu Harps On Processing Raw Minerals Locally

EconomyNewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Harps On Processing Raw Minerals Locally

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 26, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday harped on processing raw materials to avoid deepening Africa’s underdevelopment, cautioning against the dire consequences of the continent’s long-standing profile as a supplier of raw minerals to countries of other continents. The President made the observation while delivering his keynote address during the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in York, United States. He pointed...

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