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Obasanjo gives Tinubu solutions to economic woes in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ramp up activities around production and productivity to tackle Nigeria’s economic woes. Obasanjo disclosed this in a statement by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday, quoting the ex-president as having spoken at a Colloquium: “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating...

Navy has surpassed expectations on fight against crude oil theft – Reps Deputy Spokesman

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2024May 26, 20240

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, says the Nigerian Navy has surpassed expectations inmaritime security, anti-piracy operations, and crackdown on oil theft. Under the visionary leadership of Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Congressman said the Navy has implemented innovative strategies, leveraging technology, intelligence, and collaboration...

N80.2 bn Money Laundering: Kogi East elders extorting governor Ododo to show solidarity with Yahaya Bello

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

In this interview with Atekojo Samson Usman, a journalist and Secretary of Ujache Rights Organisation, he explained that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello has been coordinating protests and solidarity from hide out. On his behalf, he said, his successor in office, Governor Ododo Ahmed Usman was...

We did not sack court, free sanitation offenders – ASEPA Deputy GM

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Deputy General Manager in charge of the Umuahia zone of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Catechist Ambrose Jonah, has stated that officials of his agency did not sack any mobile court in Umuahia. He was reacting to a report that a government mobile court was desecrated in...

Court to hear suit on Benue LG polls June 27

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

A High Court in Benue State has scheduled June 27 for the hearing of a suit concerning the upcoming local government (LG) elections in the state. The suit aims to compel the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to hold LG elections before the current chairpersons’ term expires. Recall that...

Why national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, Adelabu

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the opportunity to present their scorecards to the Nigerian...

Crime rate in Cross River low – DIG Sokari Pedro

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South and Head of Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, DIG Sokari Pedro has said that in comparison with other South-South states, crime rate in Cross River State is very low. He stated this when he paid a...

Kano governor orders arrest of deposed Emir, Aminu Bayero

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero for creating tension in the state. The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after...

Ostracisation: Enugu community raises alarm over plot to seize ancestral lands

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

The people of Edeaniagu Clan in Ishi-Ozalla Community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have again raised an alarm over an alleged plot by some individuals in their area to forcefully take over their ancestral lands. According to reports, despite interventions from both the government and Christian organisations,...

Take active role in fight against corruption – EFCC urges religious leaders

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2024May 24, 20240

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to take a more active role in the fight against corruption and cybercrime. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, meeting titled: “The Role...