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N6,000 CMRIS Certificate: You have no right to question us – Police to MBA

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday, said the police have the right and power to initiate any approach to curb crimes and criminality in Nigeria, as is applicable in other climes. Recall that the NBA Section on Public Interest had earlier issued a seven-day ultimatum to...

10 Things to Know About the New NPA MD, Abubakar Dantsoho (Ph.D)

NewsDeskNgJul 14, 2024July 14, 20240

1. Early Life and Education: Born in Jalingo, Taraba State, Abubakar Dantsoho served his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in 1992 2. Professional Experience: With over 25 years in Maritime Technology, International Transport, and Port Management, Dantsoho is known for his analytical, data-driven approach...

NSCDC’s crackdown on illegal miners saves Nigeria massive revenue loss – CSO

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been commended for its efforts in securing the country’s mining sector, a vital component of Nigeria’s economy. Addressing journalists at the ongoing Civil Society Organizations annual conference in Lagos with over hundred CSOs in attendance, national Coordinator, Stand Up Nigeria Comrade Sunny Attah...

IPOB cautions South-East govs against grazing reserves for Miyetti Allah

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday warned South-East governors against setting the region on fire by allocating lands for grazing reserves to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, in a statement on Saturday, cautioned the governors against mortgaging the...

Slain Lagos alleged kidnapper, Henry Odenigbo not our member – AMPRAC

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Association of Movie Practitioners, AMPRAC, on Saturday, denied claims that suspected kidnapper, Henry Odenigbo, who was shot dead by police operatives in Lagos on July 4, was a registered member of the association. The President of AMPRAC, Ifeanyi Azodo gave the disclaimer while speaking to journalists in Enugu. He...

School Building Collapse: Gov Mutfwang declares 3 days of mourning

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has declared three days of mourning in response to the tragic loss of lives and injuries sustained by teachers and students of Saints Academy, Jos following the school building collapse. Recall that the state government confirmed 22 persons dead and 154 injured in the collapse that took...

Anambra judiciary workers declare strike, to paralyse courts from Monday

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

Workers in Anambra State judiciary have declared a strike action. A letter notifying the state government of their intention to commence the indefinite strike, which was made available to journalists on Saturday in Awka, said the action commences on Monday. The development is expected to cripple court activities and other...

Return evicted widow in 24 hours – Ekpa-led BRGIE warns Imo monarch

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2024July 12, 20240

The Simon-Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, has warned the traditional ruler of Obinze autonomous community in Owerri West Local Government of Imo State, Eze Aaron Enyinnaya, to bring back an alleged forcefully evicted widow to her house. In a video obtained by newsmen, the widow, who is confined to...

Tinubu renames National Theatre Lagos after Wole Soyinka

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2024July 12, 20240

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. Tinubu took the decision to mark Soyinka’s 90th birthday, coming up on July 13, 2024. Soyinka is a globally celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer and...

Olakulehin becomes 43rd Olubadan

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2024July 12, 20240

Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was crowned at the Labosinde compound, the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ceremony took place on Friday. Our correspondent reports that immediately after the crowning, the new Olubadan moved to Ile...