Paul Chukwuma Condoles with Enugwu-Ukwu over Death of Four

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPaul Chukwuma Condoles with Enugwu-Ukwu over Death of Four

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 11, 2024

…as Police Declare Inquest into the Violence The Pro-chancellor of Benue State University, and Founder of Olivia University, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has condoled with the Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, over death of four young men who were killed in a disputed farmland. While condoling with Igwe Sir Ralph Ekpe, Igwe Enugwu-Ukwu, Sir Paul Chukwuma also cautioned against reprisal attacks. In a statement, the spokesman for Sir Paul Chukwuma’s Campaign...

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President Tinubu Orders Evacuation Of Flood Victims In Maiduguri

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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Disarm Ifeanyi Ubah’s Vigilantes Now, Group Tells Soludo

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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Three killed as Enugwu-Ukwu, Nawfia clash over land

NewsNigeriaPoliticsThree killed as Enugwu-Ukwu, Nawfia clash over land

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2024

At least three indigenes of Enugwu-Ukwu community were on Monday killed by persons suspected to me members of Nawfia community, over what was suspected to be a land dispute. Both Enugwu-Ukwu and Nawfia communities are neighbours in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source told West African Pilot News that both communities have been having dispute over land, but on Monday, some unidentified indigenes of Nawfia lured some members of Enugwu-Ukwu community through...

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

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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Afenifere Lauds Pa Adebanjo Over Contributions To Development Of Nigeria

NewsNigeriaAfenifere Lauds Pa Adebanjo Over Contributions To Development Of Nigeria

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation has lauded Chief Ayo Adebanjo for his contributions to Afenifere and the development of Nigeria. The organisation made the commendation when its executive arm paid a courtesy visit to the nonagenarian in his Lekki home in Lagos State. A press release made available to journalists on Monday, stated that the visit took place on Sunday evening after the maiden meeting of the new Executive Committee of Afenifere. The...

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Ajaero’s Arrest: FG Attempt To Cause National Anarchy, CSOs Warn

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAjaero’s Arrest: FG Attempt To Cause National Anarchy, CSOs Warn

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

…Cautions Of Mass Resistance If Ajaero Is Not Released Immediately The United Action Front of Civil Society, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has warned that the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero in a gestapo manner at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) is an attempt by the Federal Government to cause national anarchy. Mallam Hamisu Santuraki,...

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DSS Arrests NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero

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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Nigerian Fintechs to Deduct N50 on Transfers Above N10,000 and Remit to FG

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigerian Fintechs to Deduct N50 on Transfers Above N10,000 and Remit to FG

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

The federal government of Nigeria has announced a new levy on electronic money transfers. Starting on Monday, 9 September 2024, customers of fintech companies such as Opay, Moniepoint, and PalmPay will incur a N50 charge on any transfer of N10,000 or more. According to a notice from Opay, the fee aligns with Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, regulations. “Dear valued customers, please be informed that starting September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will...

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

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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