Friday, April 26

Court Summons NFF President and Others in Taraba FA Crisis
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Court Summons NFF President and Others in Taraba FA Crisis

Justice Salim O. Ibrahim, sitting in the Federal High Court in Jalingo, has taken action by summoning the Taraba State government and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. According to insights from NewsNow, this legal development is in response to contempt of court accusations brought forward by Pastor Victor Ando Andrew and three other claimants. The court's directive, issued on Friday, specifically mandated the state's Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Joseph Joshua, to personally attend the next court hearing without fail. In addition, the state's Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Yakubu Maikasuwa (SAN), was tasked with ensuring the Commissioner of Youths and Sports' presence in court. Barrister Onoja Joshua, representing NFF President Alhaji Ibrahi...
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Urgent: Building collapses in Kano, trapping multiple individuals
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Urgent: Building collapses in Kano, trapping multiple individuals

A building collapse in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area in Kano State has left several individuals trapped beneath the debris. Reports indicate that around eleven people, mostly workers, are currently stuck under the rubble. Rescue operations are in progress, and some bodies have already been recovered.
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‘Invitation to APC’ – Uche Nwosu Extends Invitation to Ihedioha and Other Former Imo PDP Leaders
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

‘Invitation to APC’ – Uche Nwosu Extends Invitation to Ihedioha and Other Former Imo PDP Leaders

Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, the former Commissioner for Lands in Imo State, has extended an invitation to the ex-governor of the state, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recently, Ihedioha decided to resign from his membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Mbutu Ward, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Ihedioha expressed that there is a misalignment between his personal beliefs and the current direction of the main opposition party. He expressed disappointment with recent developments within the PDP, mentioning that the party has strayed from its foundational principles. Ihedioha raised concerns about the party's failure to implement internal reforms, uphold its own regulations, and effec...
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UPDATE: Ballot papers stolen in violent attack during Oyo LG polls [IMAGE]
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

UPDATE: Ballot papers stolen in violent attack during Oyo LG polls [IMAGE]

Reports suggest that individuals believed to be political hoodlums have seized ballot papers designated for the local government elections in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo state. It was gathered that the incident occurred early on Friday, with the ballot papers intended for use in the upcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday. The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, is overseeing the election process across all 33 local government areas in the state. An undisclosed source mentioned that the snatched ballot papers have been successfully retrieved from the suspects, with approximately 14 individuals taken into custody. The source, who chose not to reveal their identity, additionally disclosed that the affected ballot papers have been transported bac...
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Commander in Nigerian military allegedly shot and killed in Katsina
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Commander in Nigerian military allegedly shot and killed in Katsina

Reports indicate that the commander of a military camp located at Sabon Garin Dan’Ali, in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, has been fatally ambushed. According to sources as reported by Daily Trust, the incident occurred on Thursday and the body of the deceased, believed to be a major in the army, was taken to a hospital in Katsina. Information gathered from reliable sources by the newspaper disclosed that the commander, whose identity has not been revealed, was attacked at Malali village in Kankara local government area. He had been summoned to provide support against an attack on the village. One source mentioned, “Malali is situated along Zangon Pawwa road, an area heavily controlled by bandits. In case of an attack, security personnel usually request reinforcem...
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Court hearing on N138bn ground rent adjourned in suit brought by Niger govt against ministry and power companies
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Court hearing on N138bn ground rent adjourned in suit brought by Niger govt against ministry and power companies

The Federal High Court 2 in Minna has postponed proceedings in the case initiated by the Niger State Government against the Federal Ministry of Power and other parties over a N138 billion ground rent default. The hearing is now scheduled for May 22. Justice Mohammed Aminu Dan Ige, who presides over the case, decided to adjourn to allow the Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NGSIRS) and the Federal Ministry of Power counsels to properly prepare the required applications. NGSIRS, represented by Mohammed Kudu Ndayako SAN and Aliyu Ibrahim Lemu SAN, brought the lawsuit before the court seeking to compel the defendants to settle N138 billion in outstanding ground rent owed to the state by three hydro-electric power plants. The defendants named in the suit, with reference No FHC/MN/CS02/...
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Protest by Nasarawa Indigenes Against Designation as Militia Group
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Protest by Nasarawa Indigenes Against Designation as Militia Group

An appeal has been made by the Bassa ethnic group in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to President Bola Tinubu. They are seeking his intervention in facilitating the immediate return of over 200,000 displaced community members to their homes.During a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the group also expressed their discontent over being labeled a militia group by the Nasarawa State Government. Representing the community, Mr. Mark Jere, the Vice Chairman of the Bassa Cultural and Development Union, Nasarawa State chapter, emphasized the need for the reconstruction of destroyed Bassa homes in both Toto and Nasarawa Local Government Areas, which were damaged in 2018. Additionally, Jere demanded adequate compensation and the provision of relief materials to assist the displ...
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Tragic Incident in Defence Minister Mattawale’s Hometown Leaves 2 Dead
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Tragic Incident in Defence Minister Mattawale’s Hometown Leaves 2 Dead

The peaceful town of Maradun in Zamfara state, hometown of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, was recently besieged by bandits. In the early hours of Friday, the bandits launched a brutal attack resulting in the loss of two lives and the kidnapping of approximately 30 individuals. Reports indicate that the bandits initiated the assault around 2:00 am, unleashing gunfire and pillaging the residents' homes for a span of two hours. While the exact count of the abducted victims remains unknown, it is estimated to be around 30, encompassing women, children, and men based on the number of affected households. A local chief, whose residence was targeted by the bandits, expressed deep concerns regarding the escalating insecurity within the town. Recalling the harrowing experience, ...
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Lack of Progress in April for Implementation of New Minimum Wage, Labour Reports
26Apr By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments
Press

Lack of Progress in April for Implementation of New Minimum Wage, Labour Reports

Expressing dissatisfaction over the delay in finalizing negotiations on a new minimum wage, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to expedite the process. According to TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, who made the remarks following a session with the National Executive Council (NEC), the implementation of a new minimum wage is unlikely to occur before the end of May. TUC also criticized certain states in the Niger Delta region for failing to disburse wage awards or relief funds to their employees, singling out Delta, Imo, and Benue as the primary offenders despite receiving substantial funds from the Federation Account. Furthermore, TUC expressed disappointment that the Federal Government has yet to issue the wage awards for March and April to feder...
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Police in Lagos Criticize Estate Security Personnel for Preventing Officers’ Access to Premises
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Police in Lagos Criticize Estate Security Personnel for Preventing Officers’ Access to Premises

In a recent development, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, expressed disappointment over the behavior of estate security officials who require routine checks before allowing police officers entry into their premises. His comments, shared via his X handle on Friday, came after an individual identified as @AyBenson accused Ogombo Division police operatives of assaulting an estate security guard on Wednesday, April 24. The accuser alleged that the security guard was conducting necessary checks when around 10 officers approached him aggressively, resulting in physical harm including broken teeth. Hundeyin remarked, "It is regrettable and concerning that police officers responding to an incident at an estate are hindered by the security pe...
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