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Service Chiefs summoned over insecurity

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

*Senate summons security chiefs over kidnappings, killings by bandits, others *Laments various kidnappings in FCT, other parts of Nigeria *Wants them to explain plans, efforts at securing lives, property of Nigerians *Resolves to meet Tinubu to discuss outcome of his meeting with them Disturbed by all forms of insecurity in...

Despite challenges, Tinubu’s 8-month good for Nigeria’s economic growth – IMPI

NewsDeskNgJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

…Asks President not to bow to pressure on corruption The Independent Media & Policy Initiative (IMPI) has scored administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu high in delivering of its Renewed Hope Agenda, despite enormous institutional, economic headwinds and domestic challenges it has had to contend with. The group said from...

Withdrawal of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso from ECOWAS under Tinubu’s watch shameful – Timi Frank

NewsDeskNgJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has described the recent withdrawal of three member states comprising the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu as a national disgrace and shame to Nigeria. He said the...

Terrorism: 24,816 Nigerians killed , over 17,000 kidnapped under Buhari, Tinubu – Report

NewsDeskNgJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

A civil society groups, under the aegis of the Civil Society Joint Action Group, said 17,469 Nigerians were abducted under the Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu administrations from 2019 to date. The group said at least 2,423 people were killed, while 1,872 were abducted within eight months of Tinubu’s administration....

Oil theft: Saboteurs, perpetrators out to smear image of Naval Chief with falsehood, CSO warns

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2024January 29, 20240

The Centre for African Liberation and Socioeconomic Rights (CALSER) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by some disgruntled elements to blackmail the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. Speaking at a press conference on Monday in Abuja, convener, Professor Thomas Uzah said oil thieves are on...

Supreme Court reserves judgment on Binani’s appeal against Fintiri

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2024January 29, 20240

Supreme Court reserves judgment on Binani’s appeal against Fintiri. Recall that the Adamawa state governorship election tribunal had earlier thrown out the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aishatu Dahiru’s suit seeking to sack Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. She headed to the Appeal Court in Abuja, which dismissed the appeal...

Smear Campaign Against CNS Targeted At Derailing War Against Oil Theft – Reps Deputy Spokesman

NewsDeskNgJan 29, 2024January 29, 20240

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has described the petition against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, as a tactic to distract and thwart the war against oil theft. Agbese, speaking to journalists over the weekend, said the petition is the handiwork...

ECOWAS yet to receive formal withdrawal notification by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

NewsDeskNgJan 28, 2024January 28, 20240

ECOWAS says it has not received formal notification of withdrawal from the bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. ECOWAS is a sub-regional political and economic union of 15 West African countries. It stated on Sunday in Abuja that its attention had been drawn to a broadcast on the national...

Katsina Youths Pass Vote of Confidence On Tinubu, Keyamo Over Aviation Sector Reforms

NewsDeskNgJan 28, 2024January 28, 20240

The Katsina Youth Network (KYN) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. In a statement co-signed by its president and secretary general, Alhaji Usman Galadanci and Wakil Jubril, the group said Keyamo’s reforms in the aviation sector...

EFCC Set To Investigate Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya for Alleged Financial Infractions

NewsDeskNgJan 28, 2024January 28, 20240

As the tenure of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, concluded on January 27, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly gearing up to invite him for questioning. Bello, who ascended to power in 2015 following the demise of Prince Abubakar Audu, is no longer shielded...