Saturday, April 20

Tragic Road Accidents Claim 18 Lives in Kano and Kaduna
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic Road Accidents Claim 18 Lives in Kano and Kaduna

On Thursday and Friday, 18 individuals lost their lives in road accidents at Gaya Junction in Kano State and Tashar Yari in Kaduna State, marking a tragic toll on communities. Expressing his dismay over the incidents, Dauda Biu, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, strongly criticized the reckless behavior of some drivers, such as using substandard tires and driving at excessive speeds, which contributed to the fatal crashes. A statement released by the corps spokesperson, Jonas Agwu, on Friday emphasized the importance of safety and adherence to traffic regulations for all motorists. The crash at Gaya Junction involved two vehicles, a Toyota Hiace bus and a Hijet bus with the number plates KTG 190 XB and KTG 501YG, respectively, as per the investigation reports submitte...
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Call for Higher Budget Allocation to NEDC for Post-Insurgency Recovery
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Call for Higher Budget Allocation to NEDC for Post-Insurgency Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is being urged by the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, to consider increasing the annual budget of the North-East Development Commission to effectively carry out a post-insurgency recovery program in the region. In a statement released to the press in Damaturu on Friday, the National President of the Association, Khalil Mohd Bello, emphasized the need for a larger budget to empower the Commission’s board to continue its crucial work in reconstruction, development, and aid for internally displaced persons who have faced severe hardships due to insurgency. Bello highlighted the NEDC’s commitment by stating that their support for security operations, including providing utility vehicles and necessary materials, has significantly stren...
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Appeal for Increased Budgetary Allocation to NEDC to Aid Post-insurgency Recovery
20Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Appeal for Increased Budgetary Allocation to NEDC to Aid Post-insurgency Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is urged by the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, to consider a rise in the annual budget of the North-East Development Commission for a more effective implementation of recovery efforts following insurgency in the region. In a statement to journalists in Damaturu on Friday, the National President of the Association, Khalil Mohd Bello, emphasized the importance of the increased budget. He believes it would enable the Commission's governing board to carry on with its crucial tasks in reconstruction, development, and assistance for internally displaced persons who have endured great suffering due to the insurgency. Bello highlighted the significant role of the NEDC in providing support for security operations by supplying utility vehic...
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Series of arrests made by Osun Police for a range of offenses
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Series of arrests made by Osun Police for a range of offenses

In Osun State, a total of 18 individuals have been apprehended by the Police Command for a variety of offenses. On Friday at the Command headquarters in Osogbo, the Command showcased its achievements by presenting the suspects to the public. The Command's Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, speaking to journalists, disclosed that the suspects had been arrested on charges including murder, theft, fraud, conspiracy, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. According to Opalola, some others had been detained for their involvement in armed robbery. Among those arrested for murder are individuals such as "Onifade Oyebanji, aged 30, Oyebode Olalekan, aged 40, Ifayemi Ojeleke, aged 33, Jamiu Lasisi, aged 40, and Aminat Abiola, aged 27." A 24-year-old named Akeem Arole Adeniyi ...
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<article> Escalation of Herdsmen Attacks Leaves Farming Communities Deserted in Benue
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Communities in Benue State are feeling uneasy as attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen intensify with the onset of the farming season. A recent investigation by NewsNow uncovered that armed herdsmen militia have been responsible for the deaths of at least 28 individuals, including six security personnel from the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards, in a series of attacks on three communities in Gwer West Local Government Area. These attacks occurred shortly after a mass burial for 17 victims of previous herdsmen attacks in Mbaikyor Mbalom Gwer East LGA. Confirming the incident, Gwer West LGA Chairman, Mr Henry Agba, mentioned that in addition to the deaths, several others were injured during ...
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Peter Obi’s Commitment to Philanthropy Across Religious Lines
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Peter Obi’s Commitment to Philanthropy Across Religious Lines

Addressing speculation, the campaign organization of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, clarified on Friday that his visits to churches and mosques are not motivated by political gains for the upcoming 2027 election. Recently, the former Anambra State governor faced criticism for his appearances during the Ramadan season, where he joined in Iftar celebrations at various mosques with Muslim communities. Iftar is the evening meal during Ramadan that breaks the day’s fast. In a statement released in Abuja, Yunusa Tanko, the chief spokesperson for Obi's presidential campaign, emphasized that Obi's charitable actions extend beyond the realms of politics and religion. Tanko denounced the unfounded allegations as an attempt t...
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The apprehension of 2 suspected electricity cable vandals in Katsina by NSCDC
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

The apprehension of 2 suspected electricity cable vandals in Katsina by NSCDC

Two individuals believed to be involved in electricity cable vandalism have been captured by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Katsina State. On Friday in Katsina, the command’s spokesman, Buhari Hamisu, announced the arrest of these suspects, crediting the achievement to the strengthened collaboration between NSCDC and the local community. Aminu Sani, 19, and Ahmed Abdullahi, 23, were apprehended by the command, illustrating the efficacy of this mutual effort. It was revealed that one of the suspects, Sani, was affiliated with a group known for unlawfully destroying public infrastructure and engaging in theft. NSCDC's investigation led to the suspects admitting their involvement in the criminal activities. During the interrogation, they confessed that Sani, alon...
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March Sees 7.10% Spike in Average Cooking Gas Price – NBS
20Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

March Sees 7.10% Spike in Average Cooking Gas Price – NBS

In March 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 7.10% increase in the average price of 5kg cooking gas, rising from N6,154.50 in February to N6,591.62. The latest data was revealed in the NBS's "Cooking Gas Price Watch" for March 2024, released on Friday in Abuja. Year-on-year analysis shows a 42.97% surge in the average price compared to March 2023 statistics, reaching N6,591.62. For state-specific trends, Kano had the highest average price at N7,609.00, followed by Ogun at N7,363.64 and Akwa Ibom at N7,162.50. Conversely, Adamawa recorded the lowest price at N5,312.50, with Taraba and Zamfara following at N5,375.00 and N5,550.00, respectively. Regional breakdown indicates that the South-South had the highest average retail price at N7,003.08, trailed by the South-W...
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Commissioner Fanwo Denies Governor Ododo Assisted Bello in Avoiding EFCC Arrest
20Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Commissioner Fanwo Denies Governor Ododo Assisted Bello in Avoiding EFCC Arrest

Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information in Kogi State, has refuted claims that Governor Usman Ododo shielded ex-Governor Yahaya Bello from an arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. During an appearance on Channels Television, Fanwo asserted that Ododo was not involved in Bello's departure from his residence, dismissing the EFCC's allegations as misinformation. According to him, "Bello is not evading anyone, as an existing court injunction safeguards his fundamental rights." Additionally, Fanwo emphasized that a state high court injunction shields Bello from harassment by the EFCC, highlighting Ododo's commitment to upholding the law and the Nigerian Constitution. Recent reports from NewsNow revealed that EFCC operatives had encircled Bello's house...
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Tragic Auto Accident in Ogun: 2 Dead, 1 Injured
20Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic Auto Accident in Ogun: 2 Dead, 1 Injured

Reportedly, a fatal accident at Iyana Odogo on Ilaro-Owode Road, Ogun State, has resulted in two fatalities and one person sustaining injuries. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) spokesperson in Ogun, Florence Okpe, verified the incident in a statement released on Friday in Abeokuta. At approximately 6:00 pm, a collision transpired involving a Mitsubishi car bearing the registration JJJ 854 JH and a truck with the plate number T12224LA. There were a total of seven individuals in the vehicles, comprising four men and three women. According to Okpe, one woman was injured, and two men lost their lives in the tragic incident. She attributed the likely causes of the accident to obstruction and speeding violations. The injured individual and the deceased were promptly transported to General...
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