By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Dozens of military troops who were on their way to Maiduguri on Friday were ambushed by suspected members of Boko Haram linked to ISWAP group, reliable Sources told Vanguard. The incident according to Sources took place between Marte- Dikwa council areas, when the insurgents fired Rocket Launchers at military trucks whichContinue reading “Breaking: Boko Haram kills 30 soldiers in Borno”
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IPOB vows to enforce sit-at-home order on October 1 to reject Independence anniversary
IPOB says the sit-at-home order would be enforced to reject the ‘construct called Nigeria.’ IPOB-members (Aljazeerah) As the Federal and State Governements prepare to celebrate Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary on Friday, October 1, 2021, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed to ensure the the celebration does not take place in the southeast.RECOMMENDED ARTICLESContinue reading “IPOB vows to enforce sit-at-home order on October 1 to reject Independence anniversary”
Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) of the active engagement
Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) of the active engagement of corps members in the nationwide safe blood donation advocacy. The director-general gave the assurance when Dr Omale Joseph, the NBSC National Coordinator, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The national coordinatorContinue reading “Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) of the active engagement”
INEC begins display of newly registered voters’ details
INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the nationwide display of details of newly registered voters in the first quarter of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission on Friday started the display of details at local government offices across the country. The display whichContinue reading “INEC begins display of newly registered voters’ details”
Vaccinated people can be infected with COVID-19, infect others — Health Minister
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES FG challenges citizens on 3rd wave of COVID-19 The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Saturday said that vaccinated individuals in the country could also get infected with COVID-19 and infect other people. Giving this charge at the South-South zonal town hall meeting on COVID-19 in Edo state, Dr. Ehanire told eldersContinue reading “Vaccinated people can be infected with COVID-19, infect others — Health Minister”
CAN veritable force for peace, unity, social justice — Osinbajo
Professor Yemi OsinbajoVice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has been a veritable force for peace, unity and social justice. Osinbajo was among notable Nigerians conferred with the CAN Award of Excellence in Governance on Saturday in Abuja. The awards were part of activities for CAN’s 45th Anniversary Sapphire Celebration DinnerContinue reading “CAN veritable force for peace, unity, social justice — Osinbajo”
Osinbajo, Okonkwo, others for Yoda Paga
To celebrate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day, a seven-hour praise and prayer session is billed to take place on Friday, October 1st themed, Yoda Paga.The interdenominational prayer session which will hold at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Strong Tower Sanctuary in Ogudu has the Vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo,Continue reading “Osinbajo, Okonkwo, others for Yoda Paga”
Resourcefulness of citizens, key to Nigeria’s growth – Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmad, says the growth and development of any country depend on the level of the resourcefulness of its citizens, especially the youths. The Minister made this known on Saturday in Kaduna at the fourth combined convocation of Kaduna State University. The minister and four other personalities wereContinue reading “Resourcefulness of citizens, key to Nigeria’s growth – Finance Minister”
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Man arrested for allegedly killing his brother for rituals in Kwara
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested one lsmail Saliu, 25, for allegedly conspiring with a herbalist and one other, to slaughter his brother. The NSCDC Command Spokesman in Kwara, Mr Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, in Ilorin.nullnull Afolabi said that Saliu conspiredContinue reading “Man arrested for allegedly killing his brother for rituals in Kwara”
2023: Nigeria has adequate ICT Infrastructure for e-Transmission of election results — INEC insists
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has again reiterated its readiness to embark on electronic transmission of election results whenever it gets a legal backing, saying Nigeria is ripe for the deployment of such technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who stated this in a 25-page “Position Paper No. 1 ofContinue reading “2023: Nigeria has adequate ICT Infrastructure for e-Transmission of election results — INEC insists”
We’re getting somewhere on security — Buhari tells Netherlands PM
President Muhammadu Buhari, at a bilateral meeting with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Netherlands, in New York, U.S., has assured that Nigeria is dealing with terrorist elements troubling the country. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, indicated that the Buhari/Mark Rutte meeting took place on Friday, onContinue reading “We’re getting somewhere on security — Buhari tells Netherlands PM”
We shut borders to ‘eat what we grow, curb smuggling’, Buhari tells PM Mark Rutte
….says, We would have been in serious trouble if we haven’t done so President Muhammadu Buhari, at a bilateral meeting with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Netherlands, in New York, U.S., says Nigeria shuts its border against neighbouring countries to feed its citizens with what the country grows and curb smuggling. Mr Femi Adesina,Continue reading “We shut borders to ‘eat what we grow, curb smuggling’, Buhari tells PM Mark Rutte”
Lack of investors’ confidence contributing to forex scarcity —Expert
By Eniola Akinkuotu Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, says the lack of confidence foreign investors have in Nigeria is contributing greatly to the foreign exchange scarcity. Oyedele said this during an interview on The PUNCH Roundtable on Thursday. The forex scarcity in recent times has weakened the naira especially inContinue reading “Lack of investors’ confidence contributing to forex scarcity —Expert”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to desist from buying drugs from street hawkers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to desist from buying drugs from street hawkers as most of the drugs are counterfeits and poison. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the NAFDAC Director-General, who gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday,Continue reading “The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to desist from buying drugs from street hawkers”
AfDB approves policy for victims of bank-financed operations
African Development Bank (AfDB)The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a new policy framework for the Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM). The IRM provides individuals or communities who are adversely affected by bank-financed operations with an independent mechanism through which they can raise their concerns. They can also seek redressContinue reading “AfDB approves policy for victims of bank-financed operations”
Insurgency: All hands must be on deck — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says all hands must be on deck to harness the rich intellectual and professional potential among security agencies to secure the country from insurgency. Magashi stated this at a roundtable on the crisis situation in Afghanistan and its implications for Nigeria and Africa. The discussion was organisedContinue reading “Insurgency: All hands must be on deck — Defence Minister”
MTN to leverage 5G for expansion, woos investors to Nigeria
By Adeyemi Adepetun Telecommunications firm, MTN, has revealed plans to latch onto the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology to expand its services in Nigeria. The operator said its plans would rely on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), which it described as the major determinant of 5G roll-out in Nigeria. MTN Nigeria’s Chief Technical Officer,Continue reading “MTN to leverage 5G for expansion, woos investors to Nigeria”
Lagos APC LG Congress: We are yet to receive any petition ― Appeal committee
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The All Progressives Congress, APC, Local Government Areas, LGAs, Congresses Appeals Committee, Lagos State, as constituted by the National Secretariat of the party, on Thursday, said, it has so far, yet to receive any petition against the conduct of council congresses in the state. Chairman of the committee, Akaje Ibrahim, stated this,Continue reading “Lagos APC LG Congress: We are yet to receive any petition ― Appeal committee”
Labour kicks over FG’s plan to tax non-alcoholic drinks
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised Labour in the Food and Beverage sector has raised the alarm over plans by the Federal Government to impose excise duty on non-alcoholic drinks, warning that such tax will cripple the sector. Under the aegis of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, FOTOB, Labour decried excessive taxation of the industry,Continue reading “Labour kicks over FG’s plan to tax non-alcoholic drinks”
FG coming with fresh charges against Igboho — Malami
Breaking: AGF denies Jonathan/Malami presidential ticket•He’s making a political statement —Igboho’s lawyer •Rule of law’ll prevail, says Ilana Omo Oodua •Afenifere tackles FG By Dapo Akinrefon THE Federal Government said, yesterday, it will file a fresh action against Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, following the judgment of Oyo State High Court,Continue reading “FG coming with fresh charges against Igboho — Malami”
Why our priority is on infrastructure, Buhari tells queen of Netherlands
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday held a bilateral meeting at the margins of the United Nations General Assembly holding in New York, USA, with Her Majesty, Maxima Zorreguieta, Queen of The Netherlands,. President Buhari at the meeting told the queen that Nigeria was well aware of her limitations, and thus prioritized the provisionContinue reading “Why our priority is on infrastructure, Buhari tells queen of Netherlands”
NYSC asks corps members to get someone to pay ransom when kidnapped
By. Bayo Wahab The NYSC also warns serving corps members against travelling with communication gadgets like laptops and cell phones because of kidnappers. The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) seems to have given up on the safety of serving corps members across the country, as the agency informed the youths on theContinue reading “NYSC asks corps members to get someone to pay ransom when kidnapped”
Reps seek identification, release of Nigerians in foreign prisons
By Leke Baiyewu The House of Representatives has called for the identification and release of Nigerians imprisoned in other countries across the world. The House particularly urged the Federal Government to “intervene and secure the release of Nigerians who are being detained illegally in prisons abroad,” while mandating the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Justice andContinue reading “Reps seek identification, release of Nigerians in foreign prisons”
Russian companies, businesses ready to invest in Nigeria, says Chamber President
The President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce, Mr Sergey Katyrin, has said that Russian companies and businesses were ready to partner and invest in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement signed by the Nigerian Embassy in Moscow, Russia, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Abuja. KatyrinContinue reading “Russian companies, businesses ready to invest in Nigeria, says Chamber President”
Man sentenced to two years in prison after allegedly calling Nigerian Police ‘thieves’
by Gemid News A 25-year-old man has allegedly been sentenced to two years in prison for calling police thievesBala Hassan was given the sentence on Tuesday, September 21st by a Yola criminal area court 2. Police Officer In Trouble After He Was Caught On Tape ‘Collecting Bribe’ – The Whistler Nigeria Bala was arrested onContinue reading “Man sentenced to two years in prison after allegedly calling Nigerian Police ‘thieves’”
NDLEA arrests trafficker with N2.3bn cocaine at Abuja airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a drug trafficker, Okey Eze with 350 wraps of cocaine worth over N2.3billion in street value at Nnamdi Azikiwe International (NAIA) Airport, Abuja . NDLEA’s Spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the 38-year-old Eze, whoContinue reading “NDLEA arrests trafficker with N2.3bn cocaine at Abuja airport”
Adesina says federal government will not publicly expose those who sponsor terrorism
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman Femi Adesina has revealed that the federal government is not interested in exposing sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria despite foreign nations saying they know who they are. Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) included six Nigerians on its terror list after they were convicted of terrorist offences. Despite this, MrContinue reading “Adesina says federal government will not publicly expose those who sponsor terrorism”
Vaccination card: Edo absentee workers risk sanctions
By Adeyinka Adedipe THE Edo State Government has warned civil servants who have not been coming to office to report to work or face the consequences. The workers have stayed away from work due the state government’s policy that only civil servants with the evidence that they have taken COVID-19 vaccination can access the secretariat.Continue reading “Vaccination card: Edo absentee workers risk sanctions”
ABIA YOUTHS’ ROAD MAINTENANCE CORPS: IKPEAZU’S YOUTHS’ EMPOWERMENT SPREE AND HOME GROWN SOLUTION
One of the cardinal objectives of Governor Okezie lkpeazu’s administration in Abia State has been to find alternatives in tackling challenges utilizing home grown solutions. He has continued to do same since he took the reins of governance six years ago. Among his numerous initiatives, this writer, Ubani Newman Ubani is focusing on the mostContinue reading “ABIA YOUTHS’ ROAD MAINTENANCE CORPS: IKPEAZU’S YOUTHS’ EMPOWERMENT SPREE AND HOME GROWN SOLUTION”
Buhari arrives New York for UN General Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York for the high-level meetings of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The New York Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari arrived at the JF Kennedy international Airport in New York at about 4 p.m. local time. The President was receivedContinue reading “Buhari arrives New York for UN General Assembly”
NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, others for drug offences
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday confirmed the arrest of a pregnant woman, a fake soldier and an Italy-bound lady for drug offences. NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement in Abuja, noted that the operatives had continued their nationwide “offensive action” against drug traffickers in the pastContinue reading “NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, others for drug offences”
Borrowing To Accumulate Debt For Next Generation Is Criminal – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the Federal Government’s plan to source for fresh loans, saying borrowing to accumulate debt for the next generation is criminal. Speaking to Channels Television on the sidelines of an event in South Africa, Obasanjo noted that if the existing debt is left unserviced or unpaid, it might become a problemContinue reading “Borrowing To Accumulate Debt For Next Generation Is Criminal – Obasanjo”
Obadiah Mailafia : The Man That Revealed Deep Things About Terrorism In Nigeria Dies
Obadiah Mailafia, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria is Dead. He died on Sunday after a brief illness. According to the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Middle Belt Forum, Ms Ndi Kato, Dr Mailafia died on Sunday Morning at the National Hospital Abuja from a yet to be disclosed illness.Continue reading “Obadiah Mailafia : The Man That Revealed Deep Things About Terrorism In Nigeria Dies”
Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra
By Tony Okafor Three policemen on duty in Onitsha Anambra State were on Sunday killed by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, happened around 9 am on the Ukaegbu /Ezeiweka road in Onitsha. Two other cops were injured during the shooting incident at a security post mounted by the police operatives. The operation vehicle ofContinue reading “Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra”
Gunmen invade ECWA church in Kogi, kill one, abduct three
By Gbenga Odogun Gunmen believed to be bandits attacked a church in Kogi, killing one and kidnapping three worshippers. The incidence happened on Sunday morning at the ECWA Church in Okedayo, Kabba, headquarters of Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Governor Yahaya Bello had described the state as the safest in Nigeria. TheContinue reading “Gunmen invade ECWA church in Kogi, kill one, abduct three”
MILITARY INVADES KATSINA FOREST, SMOKES OUT BANDITS, RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIMS
No fewer than 20 kidnapped victims have escaped from the deadly Rugu Forest in Nigeria Northwest after bandits who held them bound for over five months fled for dear lives on citing an air force fighter jet. Among the victims are 18 females and 2 males abducted five months ago from Katoge village in BatsariContinue reading “MILITARY INVADES KATSINA FOREST, SMOKES OUT BANDITS, RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIMS”
Naira crisis: Pursuing Aboki FX, a waste of efforts, Utomi tells CBN
Some financial experts however disagreed with the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to prosecute the owner of AbokiFX, describing it as a waste of efforts and a deviation from the major problems of the foreign exchange market. The PUNCH had reported how CBN vowed to clamp down on abokiFX website, its owner andContinue reading “Naira crisis: Pursuing Aboki FX, a waste of efforts, Utomi tells CBN”
External borrowing plan: Presidency lists projects, beneficiaries of $4b loan
By Terhemba Daka, Abuja Fifteen projects, spread across the country’s six geo-political zones, are to be financed with more than $4b from multilateral institutions, under the 2018-2021 Medium Term (rolling) External Borrowing Plan, the Presidency said, yesterday.President Muhammadu Buhari had requested the Senate to approve sovereign loans of $4.054b and €710m, as well as grantContinue reading “External borrowing plan: Presidency lists projects, beneficiaries of $4b loan”
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