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26Apr

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Enugu State Governor Inaugurates Newly Constituted State Electoral Commission

On Friday, Governor Peter Mbah officially launched the newly constituted Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC). During the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House in Enugu, Governor Mbah commended the commission's new board for their high qualifications and impeccable character, citing their swift confirmation by the Enugu State House of Assembly. The Governor emphasized that the inauguration was in line with Section 4(1) of the ENSIEC Law, and he charged the commissioners with the responsibility of ensuring free, fair, and credible elections. He underscored the vital role of the commissioners in overseeing the local government council elections, a critical aspect of the government structure. Governor Mbah urged the electoral body to uphold fairness and adher...

Embracing the Resilience of Nigerians: Tinubu Makes Bold Choices

26Apr

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Embracing the Resilience of Nigerians: Tinubu Makes Bold Choices

In a recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at The Hague, President Bola Tinubu expressed his unwavering faith in Nigerians, which emboldens him to make tough decisions on their behalf. Since assuming office in 2023, Tinubu's administration has implemented several new policies, including the removal of the petrol subsidy, floating of the naira, and an increase in electricity tariffs. Despite the challenges, Tinubu affirmed his commitment to making challenging decisions for the benefit of Nigerians, acknowledging the importance of equipping them with the necessary tools for long-term success. Describing himself as a resolute leader dedicated to the welfare of the people, Tinubu promised to prioritize decisions that may entail short-term difficulties but wil...

Police in Edo State arrest two individuals posing as Inspectors in connection with N20m worth of drugs

26Apr

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Police in Edo State arrest two individuals posing as Inspectors in connection with N20m worth of drugs

Authorities in Edo State Police Command have apprehended two fake police inspectors over their involvement in a drug crime worth N20 million in the area. Speaking to reporters in Benin City, Commissioner of Police Funsho Adegboye revealed that these individuals were part of a five-member criminal group that specialized in dealing illicit drugs. The two suspects identified as Alex Akaeze, 39, and Kadiri Hassan, 45, were named along with three other accomplices – Ovie Samuel, 46; Stanley Itota, 45; and Felix Oputi, 46. Adegboye detailed that the arrests were made by the Command’s Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad at a guest house managed by Samuel on Colobus Street in Benin City. The illegal drug, known as ‘ice’, weighed 1,080 kilograms and was estimated to be valued at N20 million. ...

The American International School’s Request for Refund of $760,000 Paid for Yahaya Bello’s Children’s Fees

26Apr

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The American International School’s Request for Refund of $760,000 Paid for Yahaya Bello’s Children’s Fees

On behalf of the American International School of Abuja, AISA, it has been requested that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, provide accurate banking information for the repayment of fees for the children of the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Allegedly, Bello made an advance payment of $720,000 for the tuition of five of his children using Kogi State Government funds. These children are currently enrolled in grades 2 through 8 at the school. Attempts by EFCC operatives to apprehend Bello over an alleged N80.2 billion fraud led to a siege on his residence in Abuja on April 17. During the operation, the current Governor of Kogi, Usman Ododo, arrived at the scene and reportedly escorted Bello away. In a correspondence to the Lagos zonal commander of EFCC, th...

Naval Training Command HQ Moves from Lagos to Rivers

26Apr

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Naval Training Command HQ Moves from Lagos to Rivers

Relocation of the Naval Training Command headquarters from Lagos to Onne in Rivers State has been disclosed by the Nigerian Navy. During a visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at Government House in Port Harcourt, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, made this announcement. Vice Admiral Ogalla stated that the purpose of his visit was three-fold. Firstly, to notify the Governor that a group of former civilians trained at the Basic Training School in Onne will be graduating and joining the Nigerian Navy as ratings. Secondly, he expressed gratitude to the Rivers State government for donating schools to the Navy. These schools are the Ambassador Nne Krukrubo Model Secondary School in Eleme, Eleme Local Government Are...

EFCC brings two Chinese individuals to court for alleged illegal mining

26Apr

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EFCC brings two Chinese individuals to court for alleged illegal mining

Facing charges before a Federal High Court in Ilorin are two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, alongside their company Ebuy Concept Limited. The accusations against them revolve around alleged illegal mining activities in Kwara State. The single count charge they face is related to the possession of solid minerals without the necessary license and the failure to pay royalties to the Federal Government as mandated. The EFCC revealed this development on Friday via a post on its X handle, indicating that the arraignment took place on Monday, April 22. According to the post, "In detail, the defendants were arraigned on a single count concerning the possession of solid minerals without a license and the non-payment of royalties to the Federal Government as stipulated by law." The...

Trade Union Congress (TUC) deems new minimum wage announcement on May Day as unfeasible

26Apr

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Trade Union Congress (TUC) deems new minimum wage announcement on May Day as unfeasible

Festus Osifo, the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), expressed skepticism regarding the possibility of announcing the long-awaited new minimum wage on May 1. In a discussion with reporters in Abuja on Friday, Osifo indicated that ongoing negotiations by the Tripartite Committee may delay the announcement. He mentioned that the initial proposal submitted by TUC was N447,000, but after harmonization with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the figure now stands at N615,000. Osifo stated, "The committee is still in the process of reaching a consensus, so it is unlikely that the new minimum wage will be announced on May 1, unless the Federal Government intends to pay N500,000 as the minimum wage." He clarified that the N615,000 demand from organized labor is not set in stone,...

26Apr

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Omega Power Ministry Leader Reacts to DStv Subscription Increase

Expressing his dissatisfaction, General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has made it clear that he will not be renewing his DStv subscription following the recent price surge. This decision comes after Multichoice Nigeria announced a price increment for its DStv and GOtv packages effective from May 1. According to the pay-TV company, customers on the DStv premium bouquet will now pay N37,000 instead of the previous N29,500, while Compact+ subscribers will be charged N25,000 up from N19,800. Compact bouquet users will see their subscription fee rise to N15,700 from N12,500. For Confam, Yanga, and Padi packages, subscribers will now have to pay N9,300, N5,100, and N3,600 respectively, up from N7,400, N4,200, and N2,950. This development has sparked outra...

Primate Ayodele’s Warning of Impending Climatic Crisis in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, and Other States

26Apr

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Primate Ayodele’s Warning of Impending Climatic Crisis in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, and Other States

On Friday, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, issued a grave warning to state governments about a looming disaster stemming from climatic issues. He cautioned that Nigeria is on the verge of facing earth-shattering, devastating floods in various states such as Lagos, Abuja, Anambra, Abia, Enugu, Kogi, Edo, Adamawa, and Niger. In a statement released by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele emphasized that failure to take preventive action would force citizens to relocate to safer states. He remarked: "Certain Nigerian states are at risk of experiencing seismic activities due to climatic conditions, leading to the possibility of widespread flooding." "While Nigeria has been grappling with floods, a more severe nationwide flood is imminent, part...

Illegal Security Guards Apprehended by NSCDC in Anambra, Firearms Seized

26Apr

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Illegal Security Guards Apprehended by NSCDC in Anambra, Firearms Seized

An operation conducted by the Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) led to the arrest of eight individuals believed to be unlicensed private security guards in possession of four pump action guns. Olatunde Maku, the State Commandant of NSCDC, disclosed this information during a press briefing held on Friday, where he highlighted that the suspects were apprehended in Awka during a raid carried out on Thursday. According to Maku, the arrests were made based on actionable intelligence received by the command. The individuals taken into custody were identified as Eze Emmanuel (34), Patrick Nwoye (27), Okafor Chibuike (21), Tochukwu Chukwuemeka (27), Kingsley Asuauo (20), Blessed Mfonu (22), Ikechukwu Emeka (21), and Amu Emmanuel (23). Initial investigatio...