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‘You killed 27 innocent Biafrans in Enugu’ – Simon Ekpa faults police

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has debunked the claim by the Nigeria Police Force that 27 alleged criminals, including Ekpa’s supporters were killed in Enugu State. According to reports, that no fewer than 27 kidnappers, including Ekpa’s members were said to have been gunned down in shoot-outs with...

BREAKING: FG Unveils National Youth Dialogue to Unleash Young Nigerian’s Potential!

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

In a landmark move, the Federal Government has launched the National Youth Dialogue, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians and fostering patriotism among the youth. Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. This pioneering program promises to: Olawande urged...

Plateau gov, Mutfwang reshuffles cabinet

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has given the nod for a minor resufflement of his cabinet to improve quality service delivery and productivity. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Mr Gyang Bere, on Tuesday in Jos. Bere quoted the...

Senate fails to name committee room after late Olubadan 5 months after resolution

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

The Nigerian Senate has failed to name one of its Committee Rooms after the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, in compliance with a resolution it adopted on 20th March, 2024. Ibadan South senator, Sharafadeen Alli had sponsored a motion urging the Senate to immortalize the late first class...

Obama endorses Kamala Harris as US President

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

The 44th United States President, Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Obama gave the endorsement while addressing the party faithful on Tuesday. He is expected to pay tribute to outgoing President Joe Biden, who served as vice president for eight years. He used his well-known rhetorical powers...

Shehu Sani on terrorism allegation against NLC President, Ajaero

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has described as strange and unfortunate the allegations of terrorism financing against the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the Nigeria Police. Sani made this known in a post on his X handle on Tuesday. “Terrorism allegation against the NLC...

Kano anti-corruption agency begins probe

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission, has begun an investigation into the alleged multi-billion-naira drug purchase contract scam for 44 local government areas in the state. The chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, made this known in Kano on Tuesday. “We have commenced an intensive investigation into the...

Revealed: Controversial Gunrunner Hadeija Bashir appointed by Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State as Aide

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Bashir Hadeija, the recently arrested high-profile suspect accused of gunrunning and smuggling of large caches of weapons is an appointee of the Zamfara State Government. According to a letter dated 27th October 2023 signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Hadeija was serving as the Technical Adviser, Mining (Office...

Kalu’s Comments On Otti’s Tenure Merely Politics- Igbo Mandate Movement Group

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

•Says Deputy Speaker has committed no wrong A group, Igbo Mandate Movement Group, IMMG has faulted the campaign of calumny in the wake of comments made by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu on Alex Otti as the last Labour Party member who would serve as Governor of Abia...

Nigerian government grants MTN, others permits to generate electricity

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

The federal government has issued permission to MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, Golden Penny Power Limited and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, issued nine new off-grid generation licences in the first quarter of 2024 with a gross capacity of 109.69...