Tuesday, April 16

Government in Nasarawa prohibits ethnic vigilante groups
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Government in Nasarawa prohibits ethnic vigilante groups

In Nasarawa State, the Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has taken action to ban all ethnic vigilante groups and similar organizations as advised by the State Security Council. Through an Executive Order, the Governor has deemed groups like Kungiyar Zaman Lafiya Nomad Group, Bassa Vigilante, and Eggon Vigilante as unlawful within the state. This Executive Order extends to any group associated with these vigilante groups that operate under the guise of providing security. This prohibition also includes any group using arms to maintain security among ethnic communities in Nasarawa State. Using his authority under Section 97A of the penal code, Governor Sule highlighted the threat posed by these groups to the state's governance. According to the proscription issued on April 15, affected grou...
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The Kogi State Governor is set to present his defense at the tribunal on Wednesday
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

The Kogi State Governor is set to present his defense at the tribunal on Wednesday

Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi State, is scheduled to commence his defense at the state governorship election petition hearing in Abuja on Wednesday. This development follows the closure of the Independent National Electoral Commission's defense in the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party and its governorship candidate in the November 11 Kogi State election, Murtala Ajaka, which took place on Tuesday. Reportedly, the counsel for INEC, Uchenna Njoku, submitted numerous documents on Monday as evidence to support the governor's victory. Among the documents tendered were the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of the Election, INEC Manuals for Electoral Officers, and INEC Form EC8C, among others. ...
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Initiative by Tinubu Introduces Single Trade Window Policy to Address Import-Export Challenges
16Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Initiative by Tinubu Introduces Single Trade Window Policy to Address Import-Export Challenges

An initiative has been launched by the Federal Government to tackle issues in the country’s import and export processes, with the goal of addressing over $4 billion in losses due to bureaucratic obstacles. President Bola Tinubu officially established the Committee at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Tuesday. The Committee comprises experts from various sectors including the Federal Ministry of Finance, Marine and Blue Economy representatives, officials from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Trade and Investment, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Additionally, the Committee includes representatives from the Nigerian Customs Service, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the Central Bank of Nigeria, and key organizations such as the National Agency fo...
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Pioneer Students at Hensard University Receive Generous Grants
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Pioneer Students at Hensard University Receive Generous Grants

A substantial grant worth millions of Naira has been provided by one of the partners of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation, HSDF, to aid the pioneer students of Hensard University. According to a statement released by the Foundation on Monday, the support is designated for students enrolled in the degree programs and the University’s Foundation School. The Vice-Chancellor of Hensard University, Professor Dileep Kumar, outlined the allocation of the grant as follows: Entrepreneurship & Leadership Training N100,000, Research & Innovation Support Fund N100,000, Hensard Philanthropy Fund N50,000, Registration/Acceptance Fee N150,000. Additionally, students are now required to pay N200,000 for accommodation and N50,000 as a medical deposit. This grant is applicable to all duly regist...
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The Kaduna Assembly’s Investigation into El-Rufai’s Loans and Summoning of Ex-Governor
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

The Kaduna Assembly’s Investigation into El-Rufai’s Loans and Summoning of Ex-Governor

Commencing the probe into controversial foreign and domestic loans and grants secured by the past administration of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State House of Assembly initiated an investigation on Tuesday. In the plenary session presided over by Speaker, Yusuf Liman Dahiru, a committee was established to conduct the probe. The committee's mandate includes conducting a fact-finding mission into financial transactions, loans, grants, and project implementations from 2015 to 2023. Noteworthy personalities such as El-Rufai, former Speakers of the 8th and 9th Assembly, former commissioners of Finance, and ex-commissioners of Budget and Planning have been summoned by the probe panel. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State expressed concerns over the significant debt burden inherit...
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One Arrest Made in Katsina for Cable Theft as Police Take Action
16Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

One Arrest Made in Katsina for Cable Theft as Police Take Action

Collaborating with local vigilante members, the Katsina State Police Command successfully apprehended Urwatu Habibu, a resident of Kofar Guga Quarters, Katsina, on charges of vandalizing and pilfering armoured cables. On 4th April 2024, at approximately 1200 hrs, the 20-year-old suspect, commonly known as "Dandamaso", was caught along Ring Road, Katsina metropolis, in possession of a large quantity of aluminum cables believed to be stolen, as stated by ASP Abubakar Aliyu Sadiq, the Command’s Public Relations Officer. During the investigation, ASP Sadiq mentioned that the suspect failed to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the origin of the seized items and later admitted to the crime. "Dandamaso implicated an accomplice, Abubakar Kabir, also known as Abu Tirai, who is curre...
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Gunmen Enter Ekiti LG Secretariat Causing Panic
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Gunmen Enter Ekiti LG Secretariat Causing Panic

Employees at the Ilejemeje Local Government Area Secretariat in Ẹda-Oniyọ, Ekiti State, were thrown into chaos as gunmen invaded the premises on Tuesday. The normal flow of activities was disrupted as the attackers forced the workers to flee for their safety. This incident follows closely on the heels of armed Yoruba Nation agitators storming the Oyo State Government Secretariat. Hailing from the Obbo-Ayegunle community in neighboring Kwara State, the hoodlums violently made their way into the secretariat, firing gunshots that sent workers scattering in different directions. Amid the pandemonium, one person sustained injuries. Reports indicate that the hoodlums went on to vandalize the secretariat building along with other council property. While the exact reason for the attack remains...
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Commendation for NCC Chief, Maida, for his Focused and Transparent Leadership
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Commendation for NCC Chief, Maida, for his Focused and Transparent Leadership

The efforts of Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, in revitalizing the telecoms sector have been widely praised. Recognizing the reforms introduced by the EVC to enhance stakeholder confidence and attract more investments in critical telecoms infrastructure, Citizens Watch Africa, CWA, applauded his leadership. In a media briefing held on Tuesday, the group emphasized the importance of promoting transparency and accountability within the NCC operations for the growth and development of the communication sector in Nigeria, noting Maida's dedication to these essential aspects. Pastor Dave Ogbole, the convener of the group, highlighted the renewed emphasis on transparency and accountability under Maida's leadership at the NCC. Accordin...
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Explosion in Israel as Two Drones from Lebanon Cause Injuries
16Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Explosion in Israel as Two Drones from Lebanon Cause Injuries

Reports from Israeli authorities confirmed that three individuals were injured in a recent incident involving two explosive-laden unmanned aerial vehicles that originated from Lebanon and detonated in northern Israel. The occurrence occurred against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran along with its affiliated groups. An official statement from the Israeli military disclosed that these armed drones penetrated Israeli airspace from Lebanon before exploding in the vicinity of Beit Hillel in the Galilee region. As per Israel’s state-run news outlet Kan, the injuries sustained by the affected individuals were minor in nature. Notably, the detonation of the drones did not activate the air raid sirens, prompting the military to initiate a comprehensive investigation ...
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16Apr By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

The Open Government Partnership Committee is established in Kogi

An official committee has been set up by the Kogi State government to oversee the implementation of the Open Government Partnership, ensuring active involvement of citizens in governance. During the committee's inauguration, the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade, highlighted that a culture of transparency and accountability has been present for the past eight years in the former administration of Yahaya Bello. Dr. Ayoade explained that the Open Government Partnership is an international effort that seeks to elicit specific commitments from national and sub-national governments to promote open government, empower citizens, combat corruption, and leverage new technologies to enhance governance. She emphasized that this initiative will position Kogi State ...
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