Sokoto Plans To Depose Sultan-MURIC Allege

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSokoto Plans To Depose Sultan-MURIC Allege

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 24, 2024

The Executive Director, of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Prof. Isiaq Akintola has raised the alarm over the alleged plan by Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. Akintola, who raised the alarm in a statement on Monday, said Nigerian Muslims reject any thought of deposing the Sultan. Please remember that Governor Aliyu had earlier deposed 15 traditional rulers for various offenses. Akintola warned that Governor...

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Anambra 8th Assembly Chief Whip, Ngobili Holds Town Hall Meeting At Ihiala

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra 8th Assembly Chief Whip, Ngobili Holds Town Hall Meeting At Ihiala

PilotnewsJune 24, 2024

The lawmaker representing Ihiala Constituency One at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Barrister Jude Ngobili has rendered account of his stewardship for the past one year in office to his constituents and said that his constituency has developed better following his developmental strides in many sectors. Barrister Ngobili who doubles as Chief Whip at the 8th Assembly, disclosed this while presenting his score card at a maiden town hall meeting he organized for his...

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NAF Air Strikes Destroy Illegal Oil Refining Sites, Boats In Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Air Strikes Destroy Illegal Oil Refining Sites, Boats In Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 24, 2024

The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats, dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon suspected crude oil products from surface tanks. A press statement on Sunday signed by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), stated that some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on 18 June 2024...

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Nigerian Troops Kill 220 Terrorists, Arrest 395 Suspected Criminals in One Week

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Troops Kill 220 Terrorists, Arrest 395 Suspected Criminals in One Week

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 24, 2024

Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, reported significant progress in their fight against terrorism and crime over the past week. In a statement released on Friday, DHQ spokesperson Edward Buba revealed that troops deployed across the country killed 220 terrorists and arrested 395 suspected criminals in the past week. The successful missions also freed 202 kidnapped victims who were likely held by these groups. In addition to the arrests and killings, the military also recovered 432 different...

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Nigeria, 61 Counties Faces Food Poverty- UNICEF Report

NewsNigeriaUnited NationsNigeria, 61 Counties Faces Food Poverty- UNICEF Report

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 23, 2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in its 2024 report indicated that millions of parents and families are facing food poverty with the challenges of providing nutritious and diverse foods for young children to reach their full potential in 62 countries. The affected countries are Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Niger, Pakistan, the Philippines, Somalia, South Africa, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania,...

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Demolition: Delta State Government Displaces Over 1,000 People

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDemolition: Delta State Government Displaces Over 1,000 People

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 23, 2024

The demolition exercise carried out by the Delta State Government on Friday on buildings at the popular 74 Road and Anwai Road areas near Government House Asaba, the state capital, has displaced over 1,000 people. The affected structures are hotels and schools among others. Mr Frank Omare, Chairman of the state Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, who led other members of committee during the demolition exercise, vowed to go after the land grabbers, who...

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FAAN Moves To Eliminate Touting, Extortion, Others At The Airports

NewsNigeriaTransportationFAAN Moves To Eliminate Touting, Extortion, Others At The Airports

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 23, 2024

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has established a dedicated task force to eliminate touting activities, extortion, and illicit acts perpetrated at airports by some undesirable elements. Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN Managing Director in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, said the measure was not unconnected with a series of reports regarding passenger harassment and extortion at airports. Mrs. Kuku said her administration has launched an extensive campaign to crack down on these illegal activities,...

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Court Orders Forfeiture Of Emefiele’s Properties Worth Over N12.18 Billion

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCourt Orders Forfeiture Of Emefiele’s Properties Worth Over N12.18 Billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 23, 2024

Properties valued at over N12.18 billion linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele have been ordered for forfeiture to the Federal Government. The properties forfeited are mostly located in highbrow parts of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, presided over by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Friday issued the order of permanent forfeiture after hearing an application filed by Chineye Okezie, counsel to the Economic...

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Sanwo-Olu, Chukwuma, Abati, and others, Honoured at the 2024 Africa Illustrious Award

NewsNigeriaSanwo-Olu, Chukwuma, Abati, and others, Honoured at the 2024 Africa Illustrious Award

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 23, 2024

The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been honoured as the Most Performing Governor in Nigeria at the 2024 Africa Illustrious Award held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel over the weekend. This recognition is on the strength of Sanwo-Olu’s disruptive and innovative developmental strides since on the saddle as the governor of Lagos State. Similarly, the governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, was decorated with an award of excellence. During the event, Sanwo-Olu...

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Cholera Claims Over One Hundred Lives In Five Months – WHO

HealthNewsNigeriaCholera Claims Over One Hundred Lives In Five Months – WHO

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 22, 2024

No fewer than 194,897 persons have died due to a cholera outbreak from January 1st, 2024 to May 26th, 2024 and1, 932 cases recoded globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. According to World health body, Eastern Mediterranean Region recorded the highest numbers of the reported cases from 24 countries across five WHO regions. The global stockpile of Oral Cholera Vaccines (OCV) was depleted until early March but exceeded the emergency target of 5 million...

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