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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaProtests: IGP Egbetokun Pledges Professional Conduct on 1 August

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 24, 2024

…vows clampdown on hoodlums disguised as protesters The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, yesterday warned that the Nigeria Police Force will not hesitate to act decisively if the planned 1st August protests turn violent. Egbetokun made this statement in Abuja during a meeting with top police officials, comprising commissioners of police and above. The meeting aimed to share intelligence and analyse security information to ensure the country’s safety. The Police Boss assured that the police...

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BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaCBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.75% as Inflation Bites Harder

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 24, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Tuesday, announced a 50 basis point increase in the monetary policy rate, MPR, from 26.25 per cent to 26.75 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made the announcement at the end of the 296th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, in Abuja on Tuesday. The increase is a desperate attempt to tame the rising inflation rate, which stood at 34.19 per cent as of last week. The...

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NewsNigeriaArmy Hands Over 330 Rescued Victims To Borno Government

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2024

Over 330 women and children including a Chibok schoolgirl, Ihyi Abdul with her two children who were rescued from enclaves of the insurgents have been handed over to the Borno State government. Theatre Commander of the North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shuaibu who briefed Journalists at Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, shortly before the handing over said all the captives were rescued along Bama and Pulka axis of the Sambisa forest. “Today we will...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsZulum To Revive Moribund Borno Tomato Factory

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 23, 2024

Facilities at the moribund Borno tomato factory situated along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway are to be upgraded and modernized to enhance operational efficiency. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum revealed this during an unscheduled visit to the factory, giving an insight on how to bring the moribund facility back to full operation. “My primary goal is to resuscitate the Borno industrial park’s tomato paste factory. The main issue has been the lack of raw materials. To solve...

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NewsNigeriaUnauthorized Use Of Military Camouflage Still Illegal – Nigerian Army

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

The ban on the unauthorized use of military camouflage remains in force, The Nigerian Army (NA) has reiterated that only personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force were legally permitted to wear military camouflage. Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations said in a statement while reacting to a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing Army Desert Camouflage uniform. He said the regulation became expedient as...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsResident Doctors At ABUTH Begin Strike Over Non-Payment Of Salaries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

Medical Doctors with Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have commenced a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed some members. Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice President of the association who disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Zaria, said that the association on July 15 gave the hospital’s management a one-week ultimatum to address their demands or face a warning...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Mbah Calls For Repatriation Of Finland-Based Activist, Simon Ekpa

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 22, 2024

Call on Citizens To Disregard Sit-@-Home Order The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah urges the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence to take up the challenge of ensuring the repatriation of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria to answer to murder and terrorism instigated in the South East region. Gov. Mbah stated this when he received in the audience the House of Representatives Committee members who were on an oversight working visit...

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NewsSportNigerian-American Ogunbowale Wins Second WNBA All-Star Game MVP Award

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 22, 2024

Nigerian-American basketball star Arike Ogunbowale made Nigeria proud at the Women’s National Basketball Association, WNBA, All-Star Game on Sunday in Phoenix, USA. Ogunbowale, 27, led her team, the WNBA All-Stars, to a close victory over Team USA with a record-breaking performance. Despite not scoring in the first half, Ogunbowale came alive in the second half, scoring an incredible 34 points, the most ever in a single WNBA All-Star Game. This included a staggering 21 points...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsDangote Abandons Steel Investment Plans in Nigeria Over Monopoly Accusations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 21, 2024

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has shelved plans to build a new steel plant in Nigeria. This decision comes amidst accusations from the government that Dangote’s business empire wields too much influence, particularly with the launch of his new oil refinery. Dangote announced the change of plans on Saturday while addressing journalists at his refinery in Lagos. He stated that the company’s board opted to avoid the steel industry to avoid being “called all sorts...

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NewsUnited NationsSheila Jackson-Lee, Champion for Liberal Causes Fights till End

Anthony O. OgboJuly 20, 2024

Despite her diagnosis and ongoing treatment, Jackson-Lee fought tirelessly for her district until her final moments. Less than two weeks after Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on Houston, the city faces yet another tragedy. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent Texas Democrat known for her advocacy for racial justice and progressive causes during her three decades in the House, passed away on Friday at the age of 74. Her death was announced in a statement from...

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