DHQ reacts as CAN chairman accuses Nigerian military of protecting bandits who attacked Mangu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDHQ reacts as CAN chairman accuses Nigerian military of protecting bandits who attacked Mangu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 26, 2024

The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Mangu LGA of Plateau State, Rev Timothy Daluk, said army officials were complicit in the terror attacks on Christians witnessed in the area on 23 and 24 January. A swarm of Fulani-speaking jihadists have been on rampage in Plateau since mid 2023. The attacks peaked on 24 December 2023 when several villages in Barkin-Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos LGA were attacked concurrently. Over 200 people were...

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Private Jet With 10 Passengers Overshoots Runway In Ibadan

NewsNigeriaPrivate Jet With 10 Passengers Overshoots Runway In Ibadan

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 26, 2024

A private jet with about 10 persons onboard overshot the runway at theSamuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Friday around 11 am. According to the source, the jet with registration number N580KR missed the runway and skidded into the nearby bush. Firefighters and rescue officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were immediately deployed to the scene. A spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Carol Adekotujo who confirmed the incident...

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President Tinubu travels to Paris amid terror attacks in Plateau

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu travels to Paris amid terror attacks in Plateau

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 25, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a “private visit” according to a statement by his spokesman Ajuri Ngalale. Tinubu’s trip is coming on the heels of a terror attack in Mangu LGA of Plateau State which erupted on Monday night. The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang imposed a 24-hour curfew in the LGA to halt the series of distressing attacks. Yet the situation remains tense. The armed assailants have left...

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Governor Soludo and His Majesty Igwe Achebe: “Sacked” or “Removed,” Then What?

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsGovernor Soludo and His Majesty Igwe Achebe: “Sacked” or “Removed,” Then What?

PilotnewsJanuary 24, 2024

“It is now left to see how the government intends to manage the situation given the flared nerves, ruffled feathers, and bruised egos.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu After weeks of unabated controversy over the suspension of Igwe Neni, the government of Anambra State has yet again responded, leading to another round of debate. The press release on what actually transpired between the government and the monarchs during their meeting on January 22nd has left many confused or...

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U.S. Secretary of State Says Corruption discourages American investors

NewsNigeriaPoliticsU.S. Secretary of State Says Corruption discourages American investors

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 24, 2024

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured President Bola Tinubu of the readiness of U.S. technology experts to drive a technology revolution in Nigeria. Blinken, who is currently on an African tour that would end on Jan. 26, arrived in Abuja late Tuesday. “American entrepreneurs and companies are ready to partner and invest in Nigeria, particularly in the tech sector,” he said while briefing the press after he met with President Tinubu at...

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Fire Destroys 34 Shops At GSM Market In Damaturu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFire Destroys 34 Shops At GSM Market In Damaturu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2024

Goods worth N150 million have been destroyed by fire on Tuesday at the popular GSM market in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. It was gathered that the incident at the Abashawa ward of the market affected 34 shops but was later put off by firefighters. Alhaji Malami Ali, the state chairman of GSM Market and Parts said, ‘‘I wake up early morning to this development after they (traders in the market) called and briefed me...

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Kogi govt pays JAMB registration fees for 15,033 public school students

EducationNewsNigeriaKogi govt pays JAMB registration fees for 15,033 public school students

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2024

The Kogi State government under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello, in line with its free education policy has released the sum of one hundred and fifteen million naira (N115,000,000) to cover the cost of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration fees for 15,033 students in public schools across the state. Hon. Wemmy Jones, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lokoja, on Tuesday, pointing out that...

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Lagos doesn’t need special status – Okunnu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLagos doesn’t need special status – Okunnu

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2024

…Tells FG to stop ministers from touching money, to curb corruption Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Federal Commissioner for Works, Femi Okunnu has disagreed with those calling for special status for Lagos State. Okunnu while speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday also commented on corruption perpetuated by politicians and suggested that the government should ensure that permanent secretaries rather than ministers should be responsible for accounting in the ministry. Speaking further, he said,...

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President Tinubu Approves Procurement Of Equipment To Tackle Insecurity In Abuja

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Approves Procurement Of Equipment To Tackle Insecurity In Abuja

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2024

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has assured residents of the nation’s capital that the security challenges would soon be addressed following the approval for emergency procurement by President Bola Tinubu. Wike disclosed this on Monday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja and said that the approval was for the procurement of digital tracking tools and operational vehicles to help halt kidnappers in their tracks. According to the Minister, the...

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First Lady seeks prayers for Nigeria to overcome security challenges

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFirst Lady seeks prayers for Nigeria to overcome security challenges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2024

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has charged Nigerians to pray and keep on praying until the growing security crisis in the country comes to an end. Nigeria is plagued by insurgencies, banditry, and communal conflicts that pose significant threats to the nation. Confronting insecurity ranging from mass abductions of schoolchildren to kidnappings by gangs to banditry as well as violence from Islamic extremist groups remain a paramount challenge for President Bola Tinubu who took office...

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