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NewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu Orders Evacuation Of Flood Victims In Maiduguri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 10, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, calling for the immediate evacuation of those worst affected by the disaster. In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu also ordered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately deploy its resources to assist victims. Recall that water from Alau Dam, which collapsed early...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsDisarm Ifeanyi Ubah’s Vigilantes Now, Group Tells Soludo

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2024

The Anambra State Government has been urged to immediately disarm the Anambra Vigilant Group (AVG) operatives loyal to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to prevent potential security breaches and maintain peace in the state. In a statement issued in Awka, the state capital, the Anambra Security Network (ASN) warned that allowing these operatives to bear arms could lead to abuse and compromise state security. The ASN’s call for disarming the vigilantes comes amidst concerns about...

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ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsGovernance: Nigerians Woefully Fail to Extend their Scrutiny Beyond the Presidency

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2024

“Nigerians are simply not interested in holding their state governors to the same standards of accountability they hold the president. ” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For some reason, Nigeria’s president is the ultimate and final focus of Nigerians in several efforts to hold government and public officials accountable. It is the norm to have the president of Nigeria thoroughly dissected, with clear evidence of leadership failure. This was the fate of President Olusegun Obasanjo; it became the...

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HealthNewsNigeriaNAFDAC Warns Against “Miracle” Products from Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians against patronising “miracle” water, soap, perfumes, and other products being advertised and sold by Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries in Delta State. According to NAFDAC, the church, led by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, is using the agency’s name to deceive the public, claiming these products have healing powers. In a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency said it...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsDSS Arrests NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 9, 2024

The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of the State Service. According to Vanguard, Ajaero DSS was arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Comrade Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up. Although details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportAFCON, U-20 Qualifiers: Eagles Dominate Benin, Falconets Crush Venezuela

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

In a weekend of footballing success, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Falconets both recorded impressive wins. The Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their opening Group D match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ademola Lookman scored twice and Victor Osimhen added a third goal to ensure a convincing victory in Uyo. This win marked a return to form for the Super Eagles, who had been struggling with three consecutive games without a...

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EconomyNewsNigeriaMinister Hails $1 Billion Iron Ore To Steel Project Planned For Kogi 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

The Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Oladele Alake has hailed the $1 billion (N1.6Trillion) new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State. He noted that the move is a breakthrough in the Federal Government’s campaign to make local value addition the model of development in the solid minerals sector. While addressing the promoters- Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited of Nigeria and Sinomach-He of China-on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Ahmed...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsNgelale, Special Adviser To President Tinubu On Media And Publicity Resigns

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 8, 2024

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale has resigned from his position with immediate effect. The Presidency in a press statement on Saturday noted that Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. Ngelale added that he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov Mutfwang Sacks Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 8, 2024

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dissolved the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen, effective from Friday, September 6, 2024, barely a month to the upcoming local government elections in the State. Recall that the Transition Implementation Committee chairmen were constituted on June 9, 2023. In a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Mr Gyang Bere in Jos, the State capital, Friday night, the governor...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNorthern Youths Urges Citizens to Protect Themselves against Insecurity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 6, 2024

The Northern Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to protect themselves since the government has failed in its responsibility to protect the citizens Comrade Isah Abubakar, National President, NYCN stated this in a press statement on Friday, stressing that it’s disheartening at the rate of mass killings in recent times in Northern Nigeria. According to him, from all indications the citizens have no choice but to stay with this...

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