Human Rights Secures Release Of 50 Inmates

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHuman Rights Secures Release Of 50 Inmates

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre, HRCRC in Ebonyi State has secured the release of over 50 inmates in different Correctional Centers across the state. George Etamesor, Executive Director of the centre disclosed this on Tuesday in Abakaliki during a programme to commemorate the International Human Rights Day, explained that the feat was achieved through the collaboration of the National Human Rights Commission, Legal Aid Council, Ministry of Justice, Correctional Service, Nigerian Bar Association...

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UNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has expressed delight that Nigeria was making progress in fighting corruption, with more citizens demanding accountability. Mr Cheikh Toure, Country Representative of UNODC, who stated this at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Abuja on Tuesday, highlighting the recent national corruption survey showing encouraging signs of progress. Toure stressed that in spite of the positive developments, there was still much work to be done, stressing...

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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

NewsNigeriaPoliticsZamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has debunked reports of kidnappings by bandits in the Maradun Local Government Area of the state. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal described the news as false and inaccurate. “I am not aware of that incident. I am here in Zamfara State, and I haven’t heard about that incident. “I am not aware that 50 people were kidnapped in Maradun Local Government. Whoever gave you that information,...

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President Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Acting Accountant General

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Acting Accountant General

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 10, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Ogunjimi’s appointment follows the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency said the appointment ensures a smooth transition in the management of Nigeria’s treasury and strengthens ongoing treasury...

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NSCDC Officer Jailed 7 Years for Defrauding Job Seekers of ₦12.2m

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNSCDC Officer Jailed 7 Years for Defrauding Job Seekers of ₦12.2m

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 10, 2024

A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, has sentenced an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Solomon Ogodo, to seven years imprisonment for forgery, employment fraud, and racketeering. Justice M.S. Idris delivered the judgement following a five-count charge filed against Mr Ogodo by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The court heard that Mr Ogodo defrauded job seekers of ₦12,200,000 under the pretext...

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Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Jailed Pending Trial in ₦110bn Fraud Case

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEx-Gov Yahaya Bello Jailed Pending Trial in ₦110bn Fraud Case

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 10, 2024

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in Kuje prison. Justice Maryann Anenih gave the remand order after adjourning the trial of the defendant to 25 February 2025. The decision followed the court’s dismissal of a bail application filed by Bello, who has been in detention since 25 November 2024. Bello, who served as governor from 2016 to...

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Kwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

EducationNewsNigeriaKwara Govt Concerned Over Parents Reluctant To Immunize Their Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 10, 2024

Kwara State government has expressed concern over the reluctance of some parents to participate in routine immunization campaigns for children aged 0-59 months, citing demands for “palliatives” as a prerequisite for allowing their children to be vaccinated. Dr Michael Oguntoye, Director of the Primary Healthcare System, expressed concern during a stakeholders’ meeting on integrated health campaigns across all 16 local government areas in the state. He said government has focus on three local government areas...

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Army Rescues Four Kidnapped Victims In Delta

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaArmy Rescues Four Kidnapped Victims In Delta

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 10, 2024

Respite came the way of four kidnapped victims in the Ugbolu forest, located in the Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State when troops from the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army successfully rescued them. A press statement on Monday issued by Major Emmanuel Onoja, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, noted that the operation was initiated following reliable intelligence regarding the activities of suspected kidnappers in the area. According to the statement, the...

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Nigerian Immigrants Account For Highest Diaspora Remittances In West Africa – Shettima

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigerian Immigrants Account For Highest Diaspora Remittances In West Africa – Shettima

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 10, 2024

…Says FG Returned 10,000 Citizens Detained For Sundry Migration Offences In 2024 Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed support for migration of citizens from one part of the world to another. According to the Vice President, migration is a major contributor to national and global development, says Nigerian immigrants account for highest diaspora remittances in West Africa. He noted that migration goes beyond crossover from one geographical location to another but a system of fostering economic...

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Youth Group Holds Carol of 9 Lessons in Anambra State

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYouth Group Holds Carol of 9 Lessons in Anambra State

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 10, 2024

…Distributes Rice to Members A political support Group, Youth Earnestly Seeking Solution – YESS, founded by Dr. Nelson Omenugha, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programmes, has held its fifth carol of nine lessons in Awka. This event also featured distribution of hundreds of bags of rice to members across the twenty-one local government areas of Anambra State. The get-together which was well attended by leaders of the group across Anambra...

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