Oluyede Assumes Office as Nigeria’s 24th Chief of Army Staff

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOluyede Assumes Office as Nigeria’s 24th Chief of Army Staff

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 9, 2024

The Nigerian Army on Monday marked the assumption of office of Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as the 24th Chief of Army Staff with a symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The event, steeped in military tradition, signified the formal commencement of Lt.-Gen. Oluyede’s tenure following his confirmation by the Senate and House of Representatives. The ceremony was attended by senior military officers and other dignitaries. President Bola Tinubu had...

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Ekiti Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50 Million Bail

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEkiti Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50 Million Bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 9, 2024

An Ekiti State High Court has granted bail to human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in the sum of ₦50 million. The bail condition includes one surety who must present evidence of ownership of landed property, provide two years’ tax clearance, and secure a letter of consent from a bank. The presiding judge, Justice Babs Olaniyi Kuewumi, announced the conditions during Monday’s hearing. The court subsequently adjourned the case to 29 January 2025 for trial. Farotimi’s...

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Tinubu Government Fixes February 2025 for National Youth Conference

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Government Fixes February 2025 for National Youth Conference

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 8, 2024

The Federal Government has scheduled the planned national youth conference for February 2025. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced plans for a 30-day conference to address youth-focused issues, including unemployment, education, and political participation. “The conference aims to provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people to participate actively in nation-building. By ensuring that their voices are heard in shaping the policies that impact their lives, we are creating a pathway for...

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Yoruba Youths Condemn Monday Planned Protest Against INEC Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYoruba Youths Condemn Monday Planned Protest Against INEC Chairman

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 8, 2024

The Yoruba Youth Council has faulted the Monday planned protest against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu. Comrade Eric Oluwole, National President of the organisation, had in a press statement on Saturday stated that the move is a threat to the stability of the country. The statement read, “This protest, organised by a group identified as the #ReformINEC and #SackYakubu Movement, is a misguided and unnecessary diversion from the...

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Christmas: FRSC Urges Commuters To Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChristmas: FRSC Urges Commuters To Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

To mitigate against crashes and fatalities on roads during Yuletide, the Lagos State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged commuters to speak up against dangerous driving. The Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat of the FRSC Sector Commander in Lagos State stated this on Thursday in Surulere at a Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders on Ember Months Sensitisation. The town hall meeting, organised by RS2.116 Costain Unit Command, Surulere, was themed “Speak Up...

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Oyebanji Calls On FG To Expedite Action On Livestock Devt. Protocols

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyebanji Calls On FG To Expedite Action On Livestock Devt. Protocols

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2024

… Reiterates Commitment To Agriculture Transformation The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has charged the Federal Government to expedite action on the implementation of the Livestock Productivity and Resilient Support Project (L-PRES) aimed at improving livestock productivity, resilience and commercialization of selected value chain as well as strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to crisis and emergency. He also restated his administration’s commitment to harnessing every opportunity to revolutionize the agricultural sector for sustainable development...

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Anambra Lawmaker Supports Ihiala Women Petty Traders to Mark his Birthday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Lawmaker Supports Ihiala Women Petty Traders to Mark his Birthday

PilotnewsDecember 6, 2024

The atmosphere in Ihiala Constituency Two was filled with joy and excitement as the member representing the constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Golden Iloh marked his birthday celebration by empowering 180 women involved in petty trading with a total sum of 10 million naira. The celebration, held at his country home in Okija, witnessed the presence stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and well wishers. According to the lawmaker,...

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Four Labour Party Lawmakers Defect to APC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFour Labour Party Lawmakers Defect to APC

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 6, 2024

…LP Condemns Move Four members of the House of Representatives have officially defected from the Labour Party, LP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, sparking criticism from their former party. The defections were announced on Thursday during a plenary session presided over by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House. The lawmakers who switched allegiance are Chinedu Okere (Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Federal Constituency), Mathew Donatus (Kaura Federal Constituency, Kaduna), Akiba Bassey (Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal...

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Unprocessed Maize Exportation Now a Crime, Offenders Risk Jail Term

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUnprocessed Maize Exportation Now a Crime, Offenders Risk Jail Term

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 5, 2024

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to prohibit the exportation of unprocessed maize in large quantities, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for violators. The bill, originally passed by the House of Representatives, aims to address the country’s food crisis by curbing the export of unprocessed maize and encouraging local value addition. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who presented the lead debate, stated that the legislation was designed to enhance food...

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South Africa Targets Nigeria’s Lithium to Drive Electronic Vehicle Revolution

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSouth Africa Targets Nigeria’s Lithium to Drive Electronic Vehicle Revolution

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 4, 2024

…Backs Nigeria’s G20 Bid South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa wants to work with Nigeria to harness its lithium reserves to power the electric vehicle, EV, revolution. Speaking at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable on Tuesday in Cape Town, Ramaphosa said Nigeria’s minerals could be a game-changer for green energy and EV battery production. “There is also much opportunity for cooperation on pharmaceuticals. Our two countries are strategically positioned to benefit from the rapid growth of...

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