We’ll make Tinubu our hero if he releases Kanu – Igbo youths

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWe’ll make Tinubu our hero if he releases Kanu – Igbo youths

PilotnewsDecember 10, 2023

A youth based Igbo interest group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has said that it would name President Bola Tinubu as its hero if he releases leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu. The group in a press release signed by its President General, Goodluck Ibem read: “President Tinubu has before now been an advocate of the rule law and respect for court orders which informed his decision to...

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NSCDC arrest armoured cable vandals in Anambra

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNSCDC arrest armoured cable vandals in Anambra

PilotnewsDecember 8, 2023

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has arrested a syndicate of four persons who specialize in vandalising armoured cables and other electrical installations in and around Awka metropolis. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSC Okadigbo Edwin, said the suspects were paraded at the Command’s Headquarters Awka on Friday. According to the statement, “Mr. Edwin Osuala said the arrest followed credible information received from a concerned citizen...

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Gunmen attack Sunshine Stars FC, shoot ball boy

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsGunmen attack Sunshine Stars FC, shoot ball boy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 8, 2023

Nigerian football team Sunshine Stars FC were the victims of a terrifying attack as they travelled across the country ahead of their Premier League away match this weekend. The club, which is based in the city of Akure in Ondo State, were en route to Benin City in Edo State on Thursday for a match with Bendel Insurance FC when gunmen attacked them. Sunshine Stars’ ball boy was hit by a bullet and has since...

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Kaduna Bombing: Tinubu expresses regret over operational error  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKaduna Bombing: Tinubu expresses regret over operational error  

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 6, 2023

….Calls for thorough investigation President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret over the unfortunate incident that took place in Tudun Biri community, Kaduna state which led to the death of innocent citizens. Tinubu also called for ‘thorough investigation” into the matter to unravel the root course of the incident he described as “operational error.” A statement made available to journalists by the Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General  Tukur Gusau indicated that the President was represented by the...

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Over 10,000 Vulnerable Persons To Receive Credit Alert Of N20,000 Grants

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 10,000 Vulnerable Persons To Receive Credit Alert Of N20,000 Grants

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 6, 2023

Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has inaugurated President Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda with over 10,000 vulnerable persons to receive their credit alert of N20,000 grants in Lokoja, Kogi state capital. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister Mr Rasheed Olanrewaju explained that the social intervention programmes are designed to lift over 50 million Nigerians Out of poverty in 42 Months. “The premium interest,...

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Army bombs over 120 Kaduna villagers in ‘error’

NewsNigeriaArmy bombs over 120 Kaduna villagers in ‘error’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 5, 2023

Many residents of Tundun Biri village in the Igabi LGA of Northwest Kaduna State were killed in a devastating airstrike carried out by the Nigerian Army on Sunday night. Several others were critically injured from the bomb explosion which an army chief told state officials was a mistake. Those bombed were Muslims gathered for the Maulud celebration at about 9:00 p.m. Sunday. The celebration coincided with the time the Nigerian military was giving a gang...

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CBN to freeze bank accounts without BVN and NIN from March 2024

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN to freeze bank accounts without BVN and NIN from March 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 4, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, plans to clamp down on bank accounts with no bank verification number, BVN, and national identification number, NIN, in 2024. In a memo made available to the press last Friday, the CBN said all existing bank accounts without a linked BVN and NIN will no longer receive funds, and make withdrawals and transfers starting 1 March 2024. However, the apex bank directed that all unfunded accounts be placed on...

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Nigerian Army repels 3 ISWAP attacks in Yobe and Borno

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigerian Army repels 3 ISWAP attacks in Yobe and Borno

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 4, 2023

A midnight attack on two villages in Yobe and Borno States by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists was staved off by the Nigerian Army during the weekend, with casualties on both sides. In Yobe, the terrorists were blocked from attacking Katarko village by a team of vigilante guards. A fire battle went on for about 15 minutes. By the time troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade arrived, two citizen...

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Fire guts NTA headquarters in Sokoto

NewsNigeriaFire guts NTA headquarters in Sokoto

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 4, 2023

A fire outbreak at the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Sokoto State Sunday evening destroyed a part of the building. WATCH🎥 pic.twitter.com/0XqExwJS9k — NTA News (@NTANewsNow) December 3, 2023 The inferno, sparked by a high electricity voltage, raged for over three hours but did not do much damage. The studio of the national television station and other sensitive operational areas were spared. “The OB van, equipment and office furniture have also been...

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Soludo suspends school principal for violating Anambra free education policy

EducationNewsNigeriaSoludo suspends school principal for violating Anambra free education policy

PilotnewsDecember 3, 2023

The Principal of Metu Memorial Secondary School, Onitsha, Dr. Fidelia Ogili has been asked to step down as the principal of the school for going against the mandate of Governor Chukwuma Soludo on free and compulsory Education for JSS students of the school. This is contained in a release signed by the Chairman Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC Awka, Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu. According to the release it was gathered that on a PTA meeting...

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