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BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NAHCON CEO, appoints ex-Aso Rock Perm Sec
President Bola Tinubu has sacked Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). This was announced in a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, on Tuesday night. According to the statement, Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi, former permanent secretary of Aso Villa, is the
Herders/farmers clashes: Gov Inuwa seeks deployment of more NSCDC personnel to Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has appealed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to deploy more personnel to the state to help combat farmers/herders clashes. The Governor made the call when he visited the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, at the Corps’ National Headquarters in Abuja. According to a
Education commission seeks inclusion of 2% consolidated revenue fund into 2024 budget
The Executive Secretary of National Senior Secondary Education Commission, (NSSEC), Dr Iyela Ajayi, has appealed for the inclusion of the 2 per cent consolidated revenue fund into the 2024 Budget. He said doing so would enable access to the funds required for the repositioning of Senior Secondary Education in the country. Dr. Iyela made the
Tinubu appoints new ICPC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu as chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, who announced this in a statement, on Tuesday, also said Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu was appointed as the new Secretary of
Nasarawa: PDP guber candidate tackles Gov. Sule over appeal against tribunal verdict
Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, David Ombugadu, has criticised Governor Abdullahi Sule’s “late-night” appeal against the tribunal verdict. The tribunal had nullified the governor’s election victory, citing substantial evidence of irregularities during the polls. In a statement signed by the Director Media and Publicity Ombugadu Campaign Organization, Mike Omeri,
‘Potential is stifled each time a girl-child is deprived of her rights’
Following the recent celebration of International Day of the Girl Child, Bridge International Academies has reiterated that education remains key to unlocking the potentials of a child regardless of gender. It said despite recent successes with increasing enrolment of the girl-child, a lot still need to be done to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
‘How I was assaulted at Naval Headquarters’, retired commander threatens suit
A retired military officer and veteran commander, Abiodun Durowaiye-Herberts, has threatened to slam a lawsuit against the Nigerian Navy over alleged assault on him at Naval Headquarters, Abuja. Durowaiye-Herberts, who doubles as the Spokesman and Secretary of the Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV), also said the legal action would also be against the Chief of
‘Appointee’s rejection’: Laolu Akande urges president to designate authority to quell chaos
Former Presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency rein in the blocking of his appointees by empowering either his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; or Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; to immediately arrest the chaotic situations affecting the smooth running of
Controversy As Police recruit ‘Repentant Thugs’ In Kano
Nigerians have expressed their concerns over the recruitment of 50 repentant thugs into Kano State Police Command. The repentant thugs were recruited as police special constabularies, according to Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel. During their passing out parade, Command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, said, “Today is a happy day for the good people of Kano
New EFCC chair has never investigated single case – Atiku’s aide
Daniel Bwala, a lawyer and aide to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, says the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has never investigated a single case because he does not have an investigative background. Bwala made this statement
Group proffers solutions to re-pollution of Ogoniland
Despite the ongoing remediation process in Ogoniland, Rivers State, by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), re-pollution has continued in the area through illegal oil bunkering activities and artisanal refineries. This has raised concern as stakeholders continue to speak on possible end to the environmental menace. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC) Nigeria has
Group proffers solutions to re-pollution of Ogoniland
A’Ibom First Lady urges wives of council chairmen to facilitate cervical cancer vaccination
The Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno, has urged the state’s chapter of the Wives of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (WALGON) to ensure that teenage girls in their localities between the ages of nine and 14 are available for the administration of the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine. Mrs Eno gave the
A’Ibom First Lady urges wives of council chairmen to facilitate cervical cancer vaccination
Bago tasks judiciary on justice, fairness
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has called on the judiciary to remain committed to the principles of justice, fairness and equality. The governor made the call during a special court session to celebrate the commencement of the 2023/2024 legal year, held at the Judiciary Complex, Minna. This was contained in a statement by his
Bago tasks judiciary on justice, fairness
Police arrest 32 suspects for criminal activities in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 32 suspects allegedly involved in various criminal activities in the last month. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this while parading some of the suspects at the state police headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday. Hundeyin said the suspects were those allegedly involved in adulteration of
Police arrest 32 suspects for criminal activities in Lagos
I’ve never asked other artistes for features – Skiibii brags
Popular singer Abbey Toyyib Elias, aka Skiibii, has revealed that he has never asked any of his colleagues for features, claiming that they reach out to him. The ‘Sensima’ crooner disclosed this while featuring in Hip TV’s Trending, a programme hosted by reality star KimOprah. Skiibii said: “I don’t call other artistes to do collaboration.
I’ve never asked other artistes for features – Skiibii brags
Jigawa: Police present N19.9m cheque to families of slain officers
The Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday, presented N19.9 million cheques to families of six officers who died in active service in Jigawa. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Mr Emmanuel Ekot, said this while presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries in Dutse. He said the payment was made under the Group Life Insurance
Jigawa: Police present N19.9m cheque to families of slain officers
Gunmen kill nine vigilantes in Bauchi
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed nine members of the local vigilante group in Burra Forest, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The vigilantes were reportedly on the trail of the bandits in their hideouts when they got killed. ASP Yahaya Shuaibu, the Public Relations Officer of one of the local security
Gunmen kill nine vigilantes in Bauchi
Oil theft: Ijaw youths urge Niger Delta stakeholders to support pipeline protection project
Ijaw youths, under the aegis of Ijaw Youths Network (IYN), have called on stakeholders in the Niger Delta to support the pipeline protection contract awarded by the Federal Government towards checking oil theft in the country. DAILY POST reports that the award of the contract to Tantita Security Services Limited generated bad blood among several
Oil theft: Ijaw youths urge Niger Delta stakeholders to support pipeline protection project
Troops capture artillery projectile launchers from IPOB, ESN camp in Anambra
The combined troops of 302 Artillery and 14 Field Engineer Regiments of the Nigerian Army conducting operations against terrorists have captured two locally made artillery projectile launchers from fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), its armed affiliate. Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, said in a
Troops capture artillery projectile launchers from IPOB, ESN camp in Anambra
Igbo youths fume over alleged plot to sack Orji Kalu
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has kicked against an alleged plot by some cabals in the upper chamber of the national assembly to remove the lawmaker representing the Abia North Senatorial Zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. DAILY POST reports that Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, who was representing the Adamawa North Senatorial District,
Igbo youths fume over alleged plot to sack Orji Kalu
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