Masquerader Arraigned In Nsukka Court Over Assault

…CP Uzuegbu Condemns Culture Abuse The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has condemned the constant abuse of masqueraders on citizens; he warns those intending to hide under the guise of cultural celebration with masquerades to commit such criminal act of assault against fellow citizens to desist forthwith. A press statement signed by the Enugu Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe reveals that Oriokpa, a popular masquerade in the Nsukka West constituency has abuse...

Windstorm Kills Two, Wreak Havoc On Mopol14 Barracks, Others

A heavy powerful windstorm accompanied by rainfall has killed two persons in Yola and blew off roofing of residential houses including quarters of Nigeria Police Force Mopol 14 barracks in Yola, Adamawa State. Areas worst hit are Wuro-Chekke and Mbamba wards in the Yola South local government area of the state where two deaths were recorded. The incident forced the affected to salvage their properties from saturation. It also destroyed the walls of Nigeria Police...

Stakeholders Across West Africa Vows To Combat Gender-Based Violence

Due to the high rate of Gender-Based Violence and other harmful practices in the West Africa region, stakeholders across West Africa have pledged their commitment to combat the menace. The stakeholders pledged St during the Annual High-Level Gender-Based Violence Summit with Traditional and Faith Leaders in West Africa, organized by the UN Women in partnership with the Ford Foundation held in Abuja. The UN Women representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS Ms. Beatrice Eyong, said despite recorded...

President Tinubu Sacks and Replaces FRSC Boss, Dauda Ali Biu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Corp Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Dauda Ali Biu and named ACM Shehu Mohammed as his replacement. The appointment of ACM Shehu Mohammed as the new Corp Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of FRSC was contained in a letter dated May 20th, 2024 signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. According to the letter, the appointment...

House Of Reps Unanimously Passes FCTA Supplementary Budget Of N98.5bn

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a supplementary budget (Appropriation Bill) 2024 of N98.5bn for the Federal Capital Territory Administration during its second reading. The bill, presented by House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, aims to authorize the allocation of N98.5 billion from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund for capital projects in Abuja for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Recall that President Bola Tinubu recently addressed the parliament, requesting approval for...

Nigeria To Unveil National Framework To Regulate Use Of AI Technology

The Vice Chancellor of University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya has revealed that Nigeria is on the verge of releasing a national policy that would regulate the use and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country, just as the world gradually mainstreams AI in all human endeavours, According to Ishaya, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani and other stakeholders in the ICT sector are currently putting heads together on the draft document which will be...

LG Polls: INEC Chair Accuses Govs Of Not Allowing Independence Of SIEC

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has accused state Governors of allowing the independence of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC). Yakubu said that the elections are mere coronations of ruling party candidates and called for significant reforms to ensure they’re fair and credible. The INEC boss made the remarks on Wednesday, during a courtesy call by the executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions. He pointed...

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest in Adamawa 

In a troubling development, suspected terrorists have abducted a Catholic priest from his parish rectory in Adamawa State. The incident occurred on 21st May 2024, at the St Rita Catholic Church located in Bare, Numan Local Government Area. The abducted priest, Reverend Father Oliver Buba, was reportedly taken by gunmen who stormed the church premises. Details about the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping remain unclear at this time. The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Rev....

President Tinubu Plans a  Low-Key First First Anniversary

The first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration coming up on 29th May will be low-key, with no celebration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Wednesday. In place of fanfare, ministers will deliver media briefings on the eight key sectors which are the focus of Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the administration’s achievements and plans. The sectorial presentation will begin on 22nd May. According to Mr Idris, the plan is in...

Nigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

The Nigerian government has banned the depiction of money rituals and ritual killings in films, music videos, and comedy skits.The ban was officially enacted on 22nd May 2024, by the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB. Shaibu Husseini, CEO of the NFVCB, announced the new regulation, titled “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion and Glamorisation Display in Movies, Musical Videos and Skits Regulations 2024” at a Nollywood stakeholders...

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