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#EndBadGovernance: Parade of minors in court a disgrace – ex-Presidential aide
Former presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, has condemned the Federal Government’s arraignment of minors who participated in #EndBadGovernance protests, describing it a “national disgrace” that undermines Nigeria’s democratic image and values. He made this known on Channels Television’s My Take segment of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Sunday. Akande criticized the handling of the cases,
Conference on climate change-induced conflict holds Monday
The Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith in collaboration with International Alert will host a three-day regional conference to address climate change-induced conflicts in Northern Nigeria. A statement issued by the Director General of the Bureau, Barrister Tahir Umar Tahir on Sunday, said that the conference is scheduled to hold from November 4th to 6th, 2024.
Sultan bestows traditional title on Pantami
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has conferred the traditional title of Majidadin Daular Usmaniya on Professor Isa Ali Pantami. On Saturday, the Sultan attended the 11th Shaykh Usman Ibn Fodiyo Annual Lecture, where Pantami delivered a keynote address titled “Unity as a Panacea to Insecurity and Poverty: Lessons from the Sokoto Jihad
Support Okpebholo like you did to me, Obaseki tells Edo people
The out-going Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has charged the people of the State to extend the same cooperation and support given to his administration to the incoming administration of the Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Governor Obaseki made the remark during his thanksgiving service and dedication of the refurbished government House Chapel to God.
Cite 100,000bpd refinery in Kolmani, Arewa Economic Forum tells FG
The Arewa Economic Forum has called on the federal government to rally investors to establish a 100,000 barrels per day refinery in Kolmani, Bauchi state. The Chairman of the Forum, Ibrahim Shehu Dandakata, made the call during a press briefing in Abuja over the weekend. He said citing a refinery in the north will ease
African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project key to regional prosperity – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said the African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project will boost electricity generation capacity and drive economic, industrial, and agricultural growth across the West African region when completed. Speaking at a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Hydrocarbons and Energy, with Morocco and Mauritania participating, at the weekend
Immigration: We’ll deploy technology to secure borders
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed to activate a tech-driven mechanism to protect Nigeria’s 4,047 km borders from irregular migrants and cross-border crimes. This is part of the resolutions reached by stakeholders, security institutions and top management of the Service at the end of the annual Comptroller-General Conference held in Jos, Plateau state, at
Honorary degree will spur Bichi to do more, says Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, over the conferment of an honourary doctorate degree from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Sunday,
SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours for release of ‘hungry, malnourished’ children
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, to take urgent steps to ensure the immediate and unconditional release of all the #EndBadGovernance protesters, including “hungry and malnourished children.” SERAP urged him “to direct Mr Fagbemi
Borno govt sets up c’ttee to verify ghost workers, pensioners
The Borno State Government has inaugurated a 15-member committee to investigate unpaid pensions and gratuities as well as eliminate ghost workers from its payroll, targeting 20,000 local government staff across the 27 local government areas of the state. The committee, headed by the state Head of Service, Mallam Fannami, includes representatives from key government agencies,
NASU, SSANU suspend strike for one month
The Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, of educational and associated institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have suspended their nationwide indefinite strike. NASU and SSANU had declared a nationwide strike for a month over withheld salaries. In a joint statement on Sunday, the bodies said the suspended strike would take effect on
NASU, SSANU suspend strike for one month
Troops arrest oil thieves, recover over 700,000 litres of stolen products
Army troops of 6 Division, with other security agencies, have deactivated 29 illegal refining sites, arrested 24 oil thieves, destroyed 14 boats used for stealing crude, and recovered over 700,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta Region. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, in a statement,
Troops arrest oil thieves, recover over 700,000 litres of stolen products
Police arrest two scrap buyers for alleged vandalism, theft in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested three suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing rental equipment from a warehouse in Akingbala, Eleweeran area of the state. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Sunday, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the arrest followed a complaint by Abosede Akinwale, the owner of the warehouse. She stated
Police arrest two scrap buyers for alleged vandalism, theft in Ogun
EPL: He needs three things — Lampard on new Man Utd manager
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has given his verdict on Manchester United’s decision to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new manager. According to Lampard, Amorim needs to have support, time and control of the team. Man United had on Friday announced the appointment of the Sporting CP coach, who is set to join the Red Devils
EPL: He needs three things — Lampard on new Man Utd manager
Crime in Nigeria linked to abuse of illicit drugs — Archbishop Ugorji
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has asserted that the spate of criminality in Nigeria is linked to the abuse of illicit drugs. The Archbishop stated this while delivering a homily during the inauguration of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Amakohia-Ubi Owerri West LGA, Imo State. He observed that a
Crime in Nigeria linked to abuse of illicit drugs — Archbishop Ugorji
NUJ moves against non-journalists using its stickers in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has started an offensive against non-journalist private and commercial drivers allegedly using the union’s stickers to deceive law enforcement agents. The union said in a communique on its meeting during the weekend in Yola that such drivers place the stickers on their windscreens and
NUJ moves against non-journalists using its stickers in Adamawa
Human Rights Commission condemns trial of minors for treason by police
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has condemned in its entirety the arraignment for treason of children and minors who allegedly participated in the recent nationwide #EndGadGovernance protests. The Commission stated that the arrest, detention and arraignment of the minors by the Nigeria Police on charges of treason and attempting to overthrow a legitimate government
Human Rights Commission condemns trial of minors for treason by police
BREAKING: Police arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians for alleged cybercrime in FCT
About 130 foreigners have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, for alleged high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities against the national security. The foreign nationals who are majorly Chinese and Malaysian consist of 87 males and 26 females were arrested in Jahi area of Abuja. A statement by the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on
BREAKING: Police arrest 130 Chinese, Nigerians for alleged cybercrime in FCT
Kemi Badenoch’ll enhance Nigeria-UK relationship, pride to Africa – Afenifere
The National Leader of Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, on Sunday described the emergence of Mrs Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch as the Leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom as ‘a pride to the black race’. Afenifere expressed hope that Kemi’s emergence will enhance the relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom,
Kemi Badenoch’ll enhance Nigeria-UK relationship, pride to Africa – Afenifere
End Bad Governance: Halt treason trial of minors – ACF to Nigerian govt
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has asked the Federal Government to halt the treason trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters who are mostly minors. The ACF described the trial as a show of shame and a demonstration of needless official high-handedness at its worst. A statement signed by the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said
End Bad Governance: Halt treason trial of minors – ACF to Nigerian govt
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