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NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine across the country

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2023March 11, 20230

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predictedsunshine from Saturday to Friday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. NiMet also envisaged cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over North Central region in the morning hours with...

I-G presents N16bn cheques to families of fallen heroes in Kogi

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2023March 11, 20230

The Inspector General of Police (I-,G), Mr Alkali Baba, has presented cheques of N16 billion to families of police officers who died in active service in Kogi. The IG made the presentations through the Kogi Commissioner of Police, Akeem Yusuf, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in...

Presidential Election: PDP Demands Resignation of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2023March 11, 20230

…Charges Police, DSS to Investigate INEC Boss for alleged Electoral Offences …Demands International Sanctions for Undermining Democracy The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further reviewed the widely-condemned infractions, brazen violation of the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 and criminal manipulation and alteration of election results by the Prof. Mahmood...

INEC advises PDP to desist from making libelous allegations against Yakubu

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2023March 11, 20230

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from making libelous allegations against the person of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, gave the advice on Friday in Abuja, while responding to PDP’s demand...

40ft Container Falls, Crushes SUV In Lagos

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on Friday evening said another 40-foot container fell at the Ago Palace Way area of the state. This incident makes it the fifth report on Friday of containers falling in different parts of the state. LASTMA Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, said...

Humanitarian Minister Umar Farouq Commiserates With Train/BRT Crash Victims

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has described as unfortunate and unavoidable the Thursday morning collusion of a BRT staff bus and train at PWD railway intersection in Lagos State. While sympathizing with the Lagos state government and victims of the crash which...

Osinbajo Arrested, To Face Prosecution

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

The driver of the government staff bus that collided with a moving train in the Shogunle, Ikeja area of Lagos on Thursday, Oluwaseun Osinbajo, has been arrested and will be prosecuted soon, according to the Lagos Police. The ill-fated bus, with the Lagos registration number 04A- 48LA, number 33, was...

Gov’ship Election: CSO charges INEC on credible polls

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

As states prepare for their Governorship and House of Assembly Elections, a Civil Society Organization, Speak Out Africa Initiative, SOAI, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to ensure credible elections come March 18. Executive Director of the organisation, Kenneth Eze, made this call on Thursday in Abuja...

S/Court Affirms Rufai Hanga as Kano Central Senator Elect, Kicks Out Ibrahim Shekarau

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

The Supreme Court on Friday in Abuja affirmed Malam Rufai Hanga as the Senator Elect for Kano Central Senatorial District of Kano State under the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP. The Apex kicked out a former Kano state governor and former Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau as...

CTA optimistic of beneficial CDAs by Abuja Original Inhabitants

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2023March 10, 20230

By Michael Paul The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has expressed optimism that with adequate capacity building for Original Inhabitants of Abuja, they will be equipped with the necessary skills to negotiate beneficial Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with mining companies operating in their communities. CTA Executive Director, Faith Nwadishi stated...