287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Released

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Released

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 24, 2024

The 287 Kuriga school children, who were kidnapped by terrorists in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. Recall that terrorists had around 8.20am on March 7, stormed LGEA Teachers Primary School, Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducted 287 pupils and teachers. Their release was confirmed by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Saturday. It is, however, not clear if ransom was paid before their release. Governor Sani made the announcement late Saturday...

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Breaking: Trailer Crushes Children To Death At Bridge Head Onitsha

NewsNigeriaBreaking: Trailer Crushes Children To Death At Bridge Head Onitsha

PilotnewsMarch 23, 2024

Tragedy struck at Bridge Head Onitsha few minutes ago when trailer crushes road users including children. The incident happened around 5pm. According to an eyewitness, the trailer which was heading towards Asaba lost control of its brake and hit a mother and her children alongside passengers waiting to board vehicles heading to Asaba. The woman who was lucky to have escaped the death was in tears as she watched the remains of her children. While...

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Terrorism: Military Declares Simon Ekpa, Bello Turji, 93 Others Wanted

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTerrorism: Military Declares Simon Ekpa, Bello Turji, 93 Others Wanted

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 23, 2024

The Defence Headquarters has declared no fewer than 97 persons wanted following the deteriorating security situation across the nation. The wanted persons that have been causing mayhem in the North and other parts of the country include terrorists, bandit leaders, and other insurgents. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba on Friday, confirmed that the wanted persons are terrorists from the North East and North West as well as insurgents in the South...

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ECOWAS Team visit’s Anambra Central Fish Village in Adazi Nnukwu

EconomyNewsNigeriaECOWAS Team visit’s Anambra Central Fish Village in Adazi Nnukwu

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 22, 20241

A team from the ECOWAS Commission, led by Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, visited the Anambra Central Fish Village located in Adazi Nnukwu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The visit is part of the tour by the ECOWAS team to evaluate significant agro investments that may require assistance that can be given by the Commission, to boost the economic fortunes of the people for its vision of...

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Deputy Speaker Advises Nigerians To Pursue Honour, Integrity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDeputy Speaker Advises Nigerians To Pursue Honour, Integrity

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 20241

Nigerians in the civil and public service have been advised to pursue honor and integrity to sustain the glory of their career. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives gave the advice when he received the attendees of ‘The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB)’ who are mainly youth at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. The exercise organized by the Covenant Nation convener, Pastor Poju Oyemade with Mrs. Sola Salako-Ajulo as the...

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Tinubu Bans Public-Funded Overseas Trip for Government Officials

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Bans Public-Funded Overseas Trip for Government Officials

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 22, 2024

In a bid to prioritise fiscal responsibility and streamline government expenditure, President Bola Tinubu has announced a temporary ban on all publicly-funded foreign trips for federal government officials, effective 1 April 2024. The ban applies to all ministries, departments, and agencies of the federal government. It covers trips funded by taxpayers’ money for conferences, seminars, workshops, and other official engagements abroad. The President’s decision to enforce this ban stems from a commitment to ensure prudent...

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Kogi: Okun Community Passes Vote Of Confidence On Ododo, Ex-Gov Bello

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi: Okun Community Passes Vote Of Confidence On Ododo, Ex-Gov Bello

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 21, 2024

The Okun community in Kogi State has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Usman Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello as well as the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The people condemned comments credited to one Bashorun Adeyemi against both the former Governor and his successor, saying that he was only a mouthpiece of some Abuja-based political jesters and not authorised to speak on behalf of Okun people. While...

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Senegal Poll: Jonathan Leads West African Elders Mission

NewsPoliticsWest AfricaSenegal Poll: Jonathan Leads West African Elders Mission

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 21, 2024

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has led the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), deployed on a mediation mission to Senegal ahead of the country’s presidential election on March 24, 2024. The mission, which is led by WAEF chairperson and Nigeria’s former President, Jonathan, also includes Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, former Under-Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and former president of the Economic Community of West African States...

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Alake Unveils 2,200 Marshals Charged With Securing Mining Sites

NewsNigeriaAlake Unveils 2,200 Marshals Charged With Securing Mining Sites

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 21, 2024

…Urges Them To Smoke Out Illegal Miners In a bid to fulfil a major plank of his 7-point agenda to create a new security architecture to secure mining sites, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has unveiled a 2,200-strong Mines Marshal to smoke out illegal miners and all those who flout the nation’s mining laws. Formally receiving the marshals drawn from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) from the Commandant-General,...

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Nigerian Government Releases List of 15 Alleged Terrorism Financiers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Government Releases List of 15 Alleged Terrorism Financiers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 20, 2024

The Nigerian government has reportedly designated 15 individuals and entities as suspected financiers of terrorism, according to a document issued by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU. The list, titled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024,” includes nine individuals and six Bureau De Change, BDC, operators or firms. Among the named individuals is Tukur Mamu, publisher of Desert Herald, who is still standing trial for his alleged relationship with the terrorists who...

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