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 Food / NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Circulation Of Fake DANO Milk by Esther125: 4:41pm On Jan 25 |
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted the public about the sale of counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across states in Nigeria. The notification is contained in a statement released on Wednesday, January 24, by NAFDAC on its X handle. NAFDAC said Investigations revealed that the counterfeited products were displayed openly in the market. The agency informed that zonal directors and state coordinators have been mandated to fish out the counterfeited Arla Dano Milk powder across the states in Nigeria. “AFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to conduct surveillance and mop up the counterfeited Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across the states in Nigeria. “NAFDAC implores distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid consuming, selling, or distributing counterfeit products. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked. “Anyone possessing the counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder is advised to submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office. Suppose you, or someone you know, have consumed this product or suffered any adverse reaction/event after consumption. In that case, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. “Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicion of distribution and sale of counterfeit or unwholesome packaged food products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng,” it stated. The agency also encouraged the consumers to report adverse effects related to the consumption of fake food products to any NAFDAC office closest to them. https://.ng/2024/01/25/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-on-circulation-of-fake-dano-milk/
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| Politics / Supreme Court Affirms Election Of Agbu Kefas As Taraba Governor by Esther125: 1:06pm On Jan 25 |
The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Agbu Kefas as Taraba governor. Delivering judgment, Justice Lawal Garba dismissed the appeal by the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and its governorship candidate, Yahaya Sani, for filing an incomplete record of appeal. Details shortly…. https://.ng/2024/01/25/breaking-supreme-court-affirms-election-of-agbu-kefas-as-taraba-governor/
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| Politics / Supreme Court Affirms Election Of Ahmed Aliyu As Sokoto Governor by Esther125: 12:57pm On Jan 25 |
The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor. https://.ng/2024/01/25/breaking-supreme-court-affirms-election-of-ahmed-aliyu-as-sokoto-governor/ 2 Likes
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| Politics / NUT, NULGE: Wike Reveals Agreement With Striking FCT School Teachers by Esther125: 9:54am On Jan 25 |
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has revealed the agreement he had with the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, Abuja chapter, over the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the nation’s capital. The FCT Minister made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday when he held a meeting with the FCT graded chiefs and Area Council Chairmen. Wike’s attention was called to the situation in the FCT by the Chairman, FCT Traditional Council and the Onah of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa Yunusa also drew the attention of the Minister to the issue of the striking staff of the FCT Area Councils, NULGE, to which he responded that the issues have been resolved. The Minister said he met with the NUT and the Area Councils, where they agreed that the FCTA will offset 40 percent of the debts owed by the Area Councils, which will be paid on a monthly basis, while the Area Councils will also pay the remaining 60 percent. “The same thing with NULGE. FCTA has taken over 40 percent, let them pay 60 percent. In the next three, four months, we would have finished paying; they were all happy.” https://.ng/2024/01/25/nut-nulge-wike-reveals-agreement-with-striking-fct-school-teachers/
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| Celebrities / Actor Kunle Remi Traditionally Ties Knot With Partner, Boluwatiwi In Lagos by Esther125: 11:31am On Jan 20 |
Famous Nigerian actor, Kunle Remi has tied the knot with his wife, Boluwatiwi in a traditional ceremony. The traditional ceremony took place in Lagos State on Friday. Before the ceremony, Remi posted a pre-wedding picture on his Instagram page, kneeling before Boluwatiwi with a goat around his neck. Captioning the picture, he wrote, “Tiwi, I come to you humbly as a G.O.A.T with a goat. Are you ready to dance, Ayamii?” However, photos and videos from the wedding have made their way to the internet. At the traditional wedding were actors, actresses and Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, a brother of the bride’s mother, among other dignitaries. https://.ng/2024/01/20/actor-kunle-remi-traditionally-ties-knot-with-partner-boluwatiwi-in-lagos/
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| Politics / Ondo Guber: No Free Ticket For You – APC Tells Aiyedatiwa by Esther125: 5:29am On Jan 19 |
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has told Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State that there will be no automatic ticket for him.https://.ng/2024/01/19/ondo-guber-no-free-ticket-for-you-apc-tells-aiyedatiwa/ 3 Likes
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| Politics / It Can Only Happen In Nigeria – Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over N3bn Social Register by Esther125: 11:34am On Jan 17 |
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as surprising the approval of N3 billion by the current administration for verification of national register of the poor, saying it could only happen in Nigeria. Obi said the equivalent amount spent for verification exercise would have made a significant impact if prudently and transparently managed. He wondered why such a huge sum was approved for just verification of national register of the poor, when the same amount could have been directed towards actual poverty alleviation. In a statement issued on his X handle on Wednesday, the former Anambra State governor said the approval raises a fundamental question as to how come the data for poverty alleviation has not been verified on a regular basis. He lamented the inability of the leaders to prioritise expenditure and focus on the critical areas of national development and national security, which he said are the challenges weighing down on the nation. “It is very surprising to hear that the sum of N3 billion was approved for verification of national register of the poor. This can only happen in Nigeria. I have maintained that we must decisively deal with the issue of cost of governance in Nigeria now as a matter of urgency. “Sadly, this very huge amount approved just for verification of national register of the poor is more than three times the amount of N908,699,435 which was budgeted for our National Library. “This is happening at a time in our nation when we need all the manpower training to to keep our work force productive. Our national library, a very critical infrastructure in our nation, seemingly abandoned, lacks books and educational materials. “The same amount, would have made a significant impact, if prudently and transparently managed. Moreso, with more than half of our population battling with absolute and multi dimensional poverty, one wonders why such a huge sum was approved for just verification of national register of the poor, when the same amount could have been directed towards actual poverty alleviation. This approval raises a fundamental question: how come the data for poverty alleviation has not been verified on a regular basis? “The inability of we the leaders to prioritise our expenditure and focus on the critical areas of national development, and national security, are the challenges weighing down on our nation today. “Unless we begin to sacrifice our personal comfort for the good of society, and begin to care more for the people, especially the less privileged ones, our nation will continue to grapple with all forms of societal ills caused by high level of poverty. “ https://.ng/2024/01/17/it-can-only-happen-in-nigeria-peter-obi-slams-tinubu-over-n3bn-social-register-verification/ 11 Likes 4 Shares
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| Politics / You Left Me With Many Battles, Liabilities – Tinubu Tells Buhari by Esther125: 10:36am On Jan 17 |
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari left him with a lot of battles and tasks. Tinubu said the former president left behind a lot of liabilities and assets for him. He spoke at the book launch titled: “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023),” authored by Femi Adesina, Buhari’s former spokesman. Addressing Buhari, Tinubu said: “When you left the office, you left many battles and a bunch of tasks for me for continuity. “And I told people I inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor, no matter what you say. “We always joke sometimes, and you say you can never please Nigerians, but yours is to focus, work hard, and satisfy your conscience. You have done that. It is reflected.” https://.ng/2024/01/17/you-left-me-with-many-battles-liabilities-tinubu-tells-buhari/
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| Politics / Insecurity: Wike Condemns Constant Travel By FCT Council Chairmen by Esther125: 1:14pm On Jan 16 |
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has frowned at constant travels by area council chairmen in the wake of security challenges in the city.https://.ng/2024/01/16/insecurity-wike-condemns-constant-travel-by-fct-council-chairmen/ 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Business / NNPC To Hand Over Port Harcourt Refinery To Private Firm As Operation Begins by Esther125: 11:38am On Jan 16 |
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has called for Expression of Interest, EOI, from qualified oil and gas firms to operate and maintain the Port Harcourt refinery. In a public notice, NNPCL said the process would help improve dependability and sustain Nigeria’s fuel supply and energy security requirements. The country’s oil company said the “operate & maintain” model was “one of the key requirements by the lender” for the Port Harcourt project. According to NNPCL public notice: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is seeking to engage reputable and credible Operations & Maintenance (O&M) companies to operate and maintain one of its refineries, Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), to ensure reliability and sustainability towards meeting the nation’s fuel supply and energy security obligations.” In December, NNPCL announced the “mechanical completion” of the 60,000 bpd part of the 210,000-capacity plant, after several years of abandonment. The refinery is expected to begin to have its products in the market anytime from the end of this month. In 2021, NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, said the Federal Government was considering a plan to become a minority shareholder in the beleaguered oil refineries. That was after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, signed off on a $1.5 billion rehabilitation plan, funded largely by Afrexim Bank as well as from Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, by NNPC, for the Port Harcourt refining complex, which has a capacity of 210,000 barrels per day. In the public notice Monday, among others, NNPCL stated that any company applying to operate and maintain the plant must present its audited accounts between 2019 and 2022 as well as demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of $2 billion between 2019 and 2022. The Port Harcourt refinery rehabilitation project, which cost about $1.5 billion, covers engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning phases. https://.ng/2024/01/16/nnpc-to-hand-over-port-harcourt-refinery-to-private-firm-as-operation-begins/
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| Business / Dangote Refinery: Marketers Speak On Imminent Fuel Price Reduction by Esther125: 11:36am On Jan 15 |
Following the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery, oil marketers have reacted to an imminent price reduction of fuel products. .ng reports that the Dangote refinery announced the commencement of production last Friday. The company said it awaits the Federal Government’s approval to supply diesel and JetA1 or aviation fuel across the domestic market. Reacting to the development, President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, said the coming onstream of the Dangote refinery means the cost of refined products would be impacted positively. “However, the fact that the crude oil being used is the one for domestic consumption takes away the cost of freight and insurance from the total cost. So, if that has been removed, there is a likelihood that prices will be impacted positively to the benefit of Nigerians. “But what exactly will be the price is to be awaited and worked out because, for instance, we don’t know how much he received the crude oil, whether it is in naira or dollar, and that is business information that sometimes is difficult to release.” “Regardless of the situation, we should still expect a reprieve; some advantages should come to us. So that is my thinking”. Also, the President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, hinted that as soon as its members commence loading the Dangote refinery’s petroleum products, the price will be determined. “It is when we start loading that he can give us the price, and then we will know how much to sell”, Maigandi stated. “Immediately he starts releasing products, we are assured of the availability of products, and there will be no more scarcity, provided that he is producing. Also, it will create employment opportunities.” Meanwhile, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, Clement Isong, said, “I’ve heard some people say there will be savings in freight; that might be true. But that is a tiny part of the cost. The major part of the cost is the raw material, which is the crude oil; even the refining cost is quite small. I don’t expect a significant price drop, definitely not N400; that’s very unlikely, in my opinion.” https://.ng/2024/01/15/dangote-refinery-marketers-speak-on-imminent-fuel-price-reduction/
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| Politics / ‘My Friend Has Offered To Pay N50m Ransom To Kidnappers’ – Isa Pantami by Esther125: 6:03am On Jan 15 |
Former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has revealed that one of his friends has offered to pay a N50 million ransom being demanded by bandits who abducted Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar’s six children. The kidnappers have threatened to kill the remaining five sisters after murdering Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar on Friday. She was killed on Friday by her abductors and was laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Saturday. Nabeeha was a 400-level student of Biological Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Others abducted include Najeebah (500 level, Quantity Surveying) and Nadheerah (300 level, Zoology). Posting on X, the former minister wrote: “Alhamdu lil Laah! I am personally not in support of paying ransom to criminals. However, since it became clear that we lost our daughter Nabeeha yesterday and the five remaining daughters have been threatened, I spoke with the father on the matter yesterday and today, I spoke with a friend and a brother who offered to pay the remaining 50 million Naira of the 60 million immediately. “I conveyed the account number of the father of our daughters, Mansoor Al-Kadriyar, to the friend and brother to send the money directly. Any additional amount generated yesterday, the father can use to treat the daughters and other family members, in sha Allah. “May the Almighty Allah reward the brother and friend with Jannatul Firdaus for the donation.” https://.ng/2024/01/14/my-friend-has-offered-to-pay-n50m-ransom-to-kidnappers-isa-pantami/
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| Politics / I Won’t Be Distracted By Second Term In 2026 – Ekiti Gov, Oyebanji by Esther125: 6:41pm On Jan 13 |
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has said he would not get distracted by underhand political schemings ahead of the 2026 governorship race in the state, describing the idea of a second term as the least of his worries for now. The Governor also said work on the 1.2 kilometres flyover to be constructed between Okeyinmi and Ijigbo roundabouts in Ado Ekiti would commence early in the year to help decongest the business district and give the state capital Ekiti a facelift. Oyebanji stated these on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2024 Week of Prayer organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in conjunction with the Ekiti State Government, held at Jibowu Hall, Government House, in Ado Ekiti. At the intercessional programme, prayers were offered for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the success of his economic policies and programmes as well as for the security and progress of the country. The Biodun Oyebanji administration was also rededicated to God for guidance and leadership. Addressing the congregation at the event, which was a follow-up to the maiden edition held on January 14, 2023, the governor said news had been filtering in that some politicians had started holding nocturnal meetings ahead of the 2026 governorship election, saying he won’t allow this to derail his focus in the interest of Ekiti citizens. “They said some people have started holding meetings, I am not bothered by this. For now, 2026 is the least of my worries. What I am really bothered about is leading Ekiti to prosperity, and allowing God to guide us. “I have made a covenant that there won’t be tolerance for corruption, dishonesty, and disobedience to orders, so I won’t allow second-term ambition to distract me. Human beings can play politics, but God is the master politician. He knows how to take care of everything”. In his testimony, Oyebanji relayed to the congregation that prayer and faith in God have made governance an easy task for him, not brilliance, exposure, or any other factor. “When I became the Governor, which I never believed in my wildest imagination, I was asked to state what I wanted to go and do. I said God told me to go and feed my people. That was why, in the first year, I dedicated to the welfare of my people. We were paying salary, pension, and gratuity. “As we were doing all these, some people said what is going to be my legacy, they advised that I should go and do infrastruture. But I insisted that if I fed the people first, infrastructure would come. Because I was obeying God, money for infrastructure was being provided. “Let me tell you that work will commence in the coming weeks on the flyover we planned to construct in Ado Ekiti to ease traffic in the business district around Ejigbo. This is just one of many other projects that will be undertaken. “In the last one year, God has done in Ekiti what only Him can do. People are asking where he is getting the money. “Some said I didn’t have the right connections. But, God, in His infinite mercy, has sent me on a mission and when God says I should move, I do that and we have been able to meet the expectations of the people. “God just thrust me forward knowing that I wasn’t the most brilliant , the most connected and I didn’t have anything called political structures .The only thing I will continue to do is to exalt God in this position. There wasn’t any time I got worried that I am the Governor because I know He sent me on this mission”. In his short Bible exhortation, the CAN Chairman in Ekiti, Reverend Emmanuel Aribasoye, charged Nigerians to always embrace justice and fair play and run away from attitudes that can corrupt the system for the nation to enjoy peace, unity and prosperity. Delivering the second sermon at the event, the National Leader of Intercessor for Nigeria, Pastor Stephen Olumuyiwa, urged the governor to work hard and redirect the state to the path of righteousness, honesty, integrity, unity, peace and prosperity in 2024 for Ekiti to savour more infrastructural facelift. “Under Oyebanji, there should be no tolerance for corruption, dishonesty, disorder and injustice. There shouldn’t be disobedience to order. This country has good laws, but the problem is implementation. We don’t implement laws, even in the house of God. But this shouldn’t happen in Ekiti because the Governor has entered into a covenant to lead with the fear of God”. Present at the event were Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, Head of Service, Engr. Sunday Akomolafe, Commissioners, Special Advisers, Chairman, Council of Ekiti State Traditional Rulers, Oba Ilori Faboro, royal fathers, priests, and civil servants, among others. https://.ng/2024/01/13/i-wont-be-distracted-by-second-term-in-2026-ekiti-gov-oyebanji/
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| Crime / Army Hands Over Suspect, 176kg Of Indian Hemp To NDLEA In Ogun by Esther125: 2:46pm On Jan 13 |
The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Abeokuta, has handed over 176kg of Indian hemp to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Abeokuta. The brigade’s spokesman, Lt. Mohammed Goni, made this disclosure in Abeokuta on Saturday while the Garrison Commander, Col. Legborsi Nule, represented by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Aminu handed over the contraband to the anti-narcotics agency. According to him, the army arrested one Fatai Bankole (25), who was in possession of drugs on Jan. 6 at Imeko while patrolling the Imeko-Abeokuta Road in Ogun. Gobi quoted Nule as saying, “The army will continue to sustain efforts at collaborating with security agencies to rid the state of crimes and all forms of criminality,’’ He restated the brigade’s commitment to ensuring that troops maintained high standards and professionalism at all times in discharging their duties. The NDLEA Commandant in Ogun, Mrs Jane Odili, who received the drugs and the suspect, commended the effort of the brigade and solicited more collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. https://.ng/2024/01/13/army-hands-over-suspect-176kg-of-indian-hemp-to-ndlea-in-ogun/
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| Politics / Tinubu Seeks Strengthened Cooperation With France To Tackle Terrorism by Esther125: 8:28am On Jan 13 |
President Bola Tinubu has called for strengthened cooperation with France in combating the prevailing threat of terrorism in the country. https://.ng/2024/01/13/tinubu-seeks-strengthened-cooperation-with-france-to-tackle-terrorism/ 5 Likes 2 Shares
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| Crime / Police Arrest Seven High Ranking Cultists In Lagos by Esther125: 6:59am On Jan 13 |
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has revealed that about seven high ranking cultists were arrested in the Ikorodu area of the state. https://.ng/2024/01/13/police-arrest-seven-high-ranking-cultists-in-lagos/ 1 Like
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| Politics / Ebonyi South Senatorial Bye-Election Shouldn’t Be Do Or Die - Chima Nkama by Esther125: 7:01am On Jan 10 |
The Chairman of Edda local government area of Ebonyi State, Chima Ekuma Nkama has tasked candidates of various political parties, participating in the forthcoming Ebonyi south senatorial zone bye-election to shun all forms of violence. https://.ng/2024/01/10/ebonyi-south-senatorial-bye-election-shouldnt-be-do-or-die-lg-chair-chima/
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| Politics / Omokri Mocks Betta Edu: Oyedepo’s Prayers Should’ve Made You Set Good Example by Esther125: 4:21pm On Jan 08 |
An activist, Reno Omokri, has said the prayers of Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church should have made the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, conscious of setting good examples while in office.https://.ng/2024/01/08/n585m-scandal-bishop-oyedepos-prayers-shouldve-made-you-set-good-example-omokri-knocks-betta-edu/ 35 Likes 10 Shares
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| Politics / ‘He’s An Innovator’ – Tinubu Hails FIRS Boss Zacch Adedeji On 46th Birthday by Esther125: 7:39am On Jan 08 |
President Bola Tinubu hailed the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, as he marks his birthday on January 8. Aguri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Tinubu noted that Adedeji’s service as the Commissioner of Finance in Oyo State at the age of 33, CEO of the National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s apex tax authority, speak volumes of his talent. “Zacch is an innovator who consistently turns his creative ideas into change-making actions. He is a disciple of the ‘think-and-do’ school of changemakers. He will reform Nigeria’s tax system for the benefit of Nigerians. Give him a task, and it will be done and done well,” the President stated. Tinubu wished the FIRS chairman more strength and zeal in discharging his duties. Adedeji, born on January 8, 1978, was appointed as Chairman of FIRS in September last year. https://.ng/2024/01/08/hes-an-innovator-tinubu-hails-firs-boss-zacch-adedeji-on-46th-birthday/
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| Politics / N585m Scandal: Tinubu Orders Investigation, Threatens Sanctions by Esther125: 7:32am On Jan 08 |
President Bola Tinubu has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the N585.2 million scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Sunday. The minister acknowledged the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry. According to the minister, the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people. He stressed that the government is committed to ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilized effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians. “In light of recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details. “The government is determined to unravel the truth as it relates to this matter, and assures that appropriate action will be taken to ensure that any breaches and infractions are identified and decisively punished, in line with the Administration’s commitment to public accountability and due process. “The public is advised to note, against the backdrop of various unverified narratives circulating on the Internet, that the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, under the leadership of Minister Mohammed Idris, is the primary source for verified information about events and actions of the Federal Government of Nigeria. “Only accurate details will be shared with the public. The Ministry is committed to providing timely updates to keep Nigerians informed about the progress of the investigation. “We urge Nigerians to exercise patience as the investigation unfolds. The government is focused on ensuring a fair and unbiased process, and the findings will be communicated duly and transparently to the public,” Idris stated. https://.ng/2024/01/08/n585m-scandal-tinubu-orders-investigation-threatens-sanctions/
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| Crime / Phone Snatchers, Receivers Nabbed In Cross River by Esther125: 11:37am On Jan 06 |
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, zone six, Calabar, have arrested phone snatchers and receivers. The suspects reportedly snatched the phones during the just concluded Calabar Carnival. The zone six PRO, SP Nelson Okpabi confirmed the arrest in a statement released Friday evening. “On the 18th of August, 2023, one Edwin Effiong Edet ‘m’ of 23 years of No. 5 Ikot Ekpo Street, Calabar, was arrested in connection with the snatching of Tecno Spark 7P phone along Tinapa road on 10th August, 2023, property of one Pastor Ekom Smart. “Similarly, one Ibrahim Abdulahi ‘m’ 23 years and Haruna Adamu ‘m’ 25 years of No. 13/14 Bogobiri, Calabar were arrested on 21st December, 2023 for maliciously damaging a Toyota Hilux on 10th December, 2023 at Eleven-Eleven Calabar during Carol night and for stealing (1) A Redmi Smart Note ‘8’ valued ₦250, 000 (2) One Samsung Galaxy A59 5G valued ₦500, 000 and (3) Jewelries valued ₦800,000 property of one Pastor Caleb James ‘m’.” Okpabi said that during the search of the suspects’ houses, a Tecno Spark 7P, one Redmi Smart Note ‘8’ and a Samsung Galaxy A59 5G were recovered. In their confessions, they said they received the items from their purveyors but denied taking part in the stealing. The statement also confirmed recovery of a silver coloured Toyota Corolla Car with Registration No. BWR 973 CL, VIN: 2T1BR32EX4C218077 belonging to one Edoma Jonah. The car was snatched at gun point in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State but was sighted within the Calabar metropolis. “Surveillance was mounted and the vehicle recovered from Daniel Isuk John, 24, who stays at No. 50 Abang Asseng Street, Calabar, who fraudulently obtained a new vehicle license and changed the registration number to BJE 445 TY. “The suspects have made useful statements to the police and will be arraigned at the end of investigation,” he said. Okpabi quoted AIG Jonathan Towuru as advising the people of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State to go about their lawful businesses and count on the police and sister security agencies for security of lives and property. https://.ng/2024/01/06/phone-snatchers-receivers-nabbed-in-cross-river/
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| Politics / ‘Don’t Wait Till Nigerians Start Stoning You’ – Primate Ayodele Tells Tinubu by Esther125: 10:18am On Jan 05 |
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged President Bola Tinubu to solve the economic hardship in Nigeria, stressing that he should not wait until Nigerians start stoning him.https://.ng/2024/01/05/dont-wait-till-nigerians-start-stoning-you-primate-ayodele-urges-tinubu-to-end-hardship/ 12 Likes 1 Share
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| Crime / Two Policemen Dismissed Over Robbery, Illegal Duty by Esther125: 5:52pm On Jan 04 |
Two Police Inspectors, Sunday Adetoye and Ogunleye Stephen, attached to the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, have been dismissed for engaging in armed robbery, official corruption and illegal duty. The dismissal was ordered by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in-charge of Zone 2, AIG Mohammed Ali, at the end of an Orderly Room trail. Adetoye and Stephen, alongside two members of a vigilante group identified as Semiu Afisu and Abidoye Femi, and a driver identified as Charles John, reportedly stormed a residence in Obada- Oko community in Ogun State, at about 10:00 pm, on November 23, 2023. A statement by the zonal spokesman, Umma Ayuba, said they were armed with two Submachine SMG rifles and live ammunition. According to reports, they searched the apartment belonging to one Taiwo Monsuru and Akintola Sunday, without a warrant and made away with five iPhones, one Samsung smartphone, one Tecno smartphone and two laptop computers. “The AIG has directed that the dismissed officers be charged to court alongside the civilians involved, while he urges all officers and men of the force to remain professional in the discharge of their duties by the law, as anyone found wanting will be accountable for his or her action or inaction. “He stressed that the current management of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, would not tolerate any form of unprofessional and corrupt practice, while he implores members of the public to always report unprofessional conduct of officers and men, as the Police is always there for the protection of all,” the statement said. https://.ng/2024/01/04/two-policemen-dismissed-over-robbery-illegal-duty/
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| Travel / 6 Dead, 11 Injured In Kaduna – Zaria Road Auto-crash by Esther125: 12:10pm On Jan 02 |
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kaduna Sector Command, has said six persons died and 11 sustained injuries in a road crash on the Kaduna-Zaria expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna that the road traffic crash occurred at Aliko filling station on the Kaduna-Zaria expressway on Tuesday at about 06:25hrs. Nadabo said the multiple accidents were caused by speeding and dangerous driving, which resulted in the temporary halting of motorists’ movement. He, however, said that the road was now free and clear for movement, explaining that the rescue team of Zebra 35 Rigachikun responded promptly to the scene and conducted the rescue. “The initial investigation of the crash revealed that 23 people were involved in the crash, 11 were injured and sadly, all 6 lost their lives,” Nadabo said. He said that the investigation revealed that the Toyota bus was coming from Ilesha and heading to Batsari, in Katsina State, adding, ” The driver was at high speed, lost control and rammed into a moving vehicle, thus causing the crash.” Nadabo said most of the road traffic crashes on the highway were caused by motorists not from Kaduna State but mostly from other states and were due to fatigue. He stated that as the lead agency in transport management and road safety, the FRSC was saddened by this unfortunate but avoidable incident. ”The Corps in Kaduna State will continue to perform its statutory duty of saving lives and properties and, most fundamentally, creating awareness of the dangers of road safety vices and unethical road culture. “Kaduna State is a critical corridor; therefore, the state Command has established instruments of safety that will guide transporters on the importance of safe travels in this yuletide season and beyond. ”Remember, the more we educate motorists on the significance of cultivating safety behaviour on the roads, the less Road Traffic Crashes will be experienced,” he said. He called on the stakeholders, particularly the transport unions, to help reach out and advocate the language of safety to their drivers. Nadabo added that the corps was liaising with media outlets to better inform the public on the dangers of dangerous driving, overloading, driving with worn-out tyres and fatigue caused by long journeys and other factors. The sector commander appealed to all categories of road users to abide by safe driving ethics at all times. https://.ng/2024/01/02/6-dead-11-injured-in-kaduna-zaria-road-auto-crash/ 3 Likes
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| Politics / ‘We Are Hungry – Lagos Residents Yell At Tinubu by Esther125: 12:56pm On Dec 30, 2023 |
A mild drama played out on Friday as residents of Lagos Island and traders of the popular Idumota market expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu, shouting in Yoruba, “Ebi npa wa oo” meaning- we are hungry. The traders who filed on both sides of the road as the convoy of the president passed through the ever-busy market, refused to hail him but instead kept talking of their pains believed to have been caused by the government. Underneath the complaining voices in the video, residents were heard saying the presidency had known the plans of the people which was the reason for the heavy security. However, the alleged initial plan was not made known. The President is in Lagos to celebrate both Christmas and New Year. .ng reports that Nigerians are currently celebrating the Yuletide under a series of economic challenges ranging from the shortage of cash to the skyrocketing price of the premium motor spirit commonly called petrol. https://.ng/2023/12/30/we-are-hungry-lagos-residents-yell-at-tinubu/
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| Politics / Tinubu Can’t Fix In 6 Months What Buhari Failed At In 8 Years – Shehu Sani by Esther125: 11:31am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has cautioned those criticising President Bola Tinubu over persistent insecurity across the country, including the northern region. Writing on his verified Facebook page, Senator Shehu Sani said, “The hypocrisy of many people in the North is how they tolerated insecurity in the North during the eight years of Buhari and are now voicing out against it under Tinubu. “It’s too early to forget how they shielded the past administration from criticism, it became almost a sin or taboo to criticize the past administration. At one time, all the Nation’s security, intelligence and defence apparatuses were headed by Northerners. “Each time I stood on the floor of the Senate to speak about the kidnappings and killings in the North, I only got insulted even by the Kaduna State Government and the ruling party. “The North should look inward and find solutions to its security challenges. What the man from Daura has not solved for 8 years, the man from Lagos can’t solve in 6 months, even though he has the responsibility and obligation to tackle it.” https://.ng/2023/12/30/insecurity-tinubu-cant-fix-in-6-months-what-buhari-failed-at-in-8-years-shehu-sani/
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| Travel / Truck Crushes Woman To Death On Lagos-abeokuta Expressway by Esther125: 1:19pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Ogun Command, said a truck crushed a woman to death in the Dalemo area of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday night. https://.ng/2023/12/29/truck-crushes-woman-to-death-on-lagos-abeokuta-expressway/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Business / Naira Slumps To N1,043 Against US Dollar At Official Forex Market by Esther125: 11:37am On Dec 29, 2023 |
The Naira reached an all-time low on Thursday as it depreciated to N1,043.09 per US dollar in the official market a few days into the New Year. FMDQ data showed that the Naira crashed to a record low recently. The figure represents a significant N170.50 or 16.35 per cent depreciation compared to the N872.59/$1 it was quoted on Wednesday. This is the second time the Naira crossed the N1,000/$ threshold; the first time was on Friday, December 8, 2023, when it reached a new historical low of N1,099.05 per Dollar in the official market. This development represents a major turning point in the history of the Naira. According to FMDQ data, forex turnover at the close of trading on Thursday dropped to $83.63 million, representing a 34.63 per cent decrease compared to the previous day. Similarly, Naira depreciated marginally to N1,220 per Dollar on Thursday from N1,205 per Dollar. Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Naira traded around N1,193.6 to $1 on Binance, a P2P market and crypto platform. This is the first time after the Christmas break that the Naira has slumped against the Dollar at both official and parallel markets. Since June 14, 2023, when the apex bank introduced FX reforms, the Naira has fluctuated in the forex markets. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, recently assured Nigerians that the Naira is expected to strengthen in the FX market in 2024. https://.ng/2023/12/29/naira-slumps-to-n1043-against-us-dollar-at-official-forex-market/
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| Celebrities / Nollywood Actor, Azeez Ijaduade, Reportedly Shot By Police In Ogun by Esther125: 10:32am On Dec 24, 2023 |
Popular Yoruba actor and director, Azeez Ololade Ijaduade has reportedly been shot by a policeman in Iperu, Ogun State. He is currently battling for his life at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital. His colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo made this known in a midnight post on his official Instagram page. Adebanjo said; “Please we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez Ijaduade, @kingzeez1, was shot by Nigeria Police personnel. “Anybody with the contacts of the Police IG or Commissioner should reach out.” Details of the incident remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report. https://.ng/2023/12/24/nollywood-actor-azeez-ijaduade-reportedly-shot-by-police-in-ogun/
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| Celebrities / Nollywood Actor, Dejumo Lewis Is Dead by Esther125: 9:49am On Dec 23, 2023 |
Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis has died. The thespian, who mostly acted in Yoruba movies passed away at the age of 80. Lewis’s death was confirmed by his colleague, Saidi Balogun, on his Instagram page. “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace,” Balogun posted on the social media platform. Lewis was notable for his roles in “A Place in the Stars”, ‘Crossroads’, ‘Power of 1’, and most especially for playing the Kabiyesi role in ‘The Village Headmaster”. Although the cause of his demise is yet to be confirmed, many actors have taken to social media to mourn him. https://.ng/2023/12/23/nollywood-actor-dejumo-lewis-is-dead/
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| Politics / Rivers Crisis: Pro-wike Lawmakers Reject 2024 Budget by Esther125: 7:15am On Dec 18, 2023 |
The Martins Amaehwule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected the passage of the 2024 budget by the four members of the assembly led by Edison Ehie. .ng reports that the four-man House of Assembly last week approved the N800 billion 2024 budget barely 24 hours after it was presented by Governor Similanayi Fubara. However, speaking at the dedication service and stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Amaehwule, who is loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, accused Fubara of supervising the demolition of the State House of Assembly complex without notification. “As we speak, the governor has gone to demolish the state House of Assembly, an edifice built with taxpayer money. He personally supervised the demolition, not minding that documents and archives belonging to members and staff of the Assembly were inside. “The governor’s action is against the law. We hear that some four persons gathered and are meeting somewhere. We don’t know what they are doing. Rivers people should know today that the House of Assembly of any state is defined by the Constitution; to reconvene the House, you need to have a quorum, and the quorum is 11. “We are 27, and they are just four. They are just doing a family meeting. Anything they told you they had done, ignore them; it’s null and void. The law is clear about it,” he stated. https://.ng/2023/12/18/rivers-crisis-pro-wike-lawmakers-reject-2024-budget/
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| Politics / Biafra: Supreme Court Decides Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate Today by Esther125: 7:38am On Dec 15, 2023 |
All is now set for the Supreme Court to deliver judgment to decide the fate of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, today, Friday. Kanu has been in detention since June 2021 when he was rearrested in Kenya and subjected to extraordinary rendition to Nigeria. With his return, the Nigerian Government arraigned him before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a four-count charge of treasonable felony, conspiracy to commit treasonable felony, illegal importation of radio equipment, and defamation of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The charges were later withdrawn by former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami who replaced them with a fresh 14-count charge bordering on terrorism and membership of a proscribed group. The court reduced the charges to seven counts which the Appeal Court later quashed. Displeased by the verdict of the Appeal Court, the Nigerian Government filed an appeal at the Supreme Court. Commenting on the much-anticipated judgment, an Abuja-based socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, said the Supreme Court should admit Kanu to bail. He said: “My hope is that the Supreme Court will deliver a judgment that is acceptable to everyone, but no matter what the Supreme Court delivers, it will not be acceptable to some. “In the case of Ojukwu vs the Lagos State government, once the right-thinking members of the public go home believing that the judiciary is biased, then it defeats the purpose for which the judiciary was set up. Our appeal to our judges is that they should deliver a judgment that will make citizens have confidence in the judiciary. “Politicians must not be bad losers, they must learn to accept defeat when they lose elections. “Kanu should be admitted to bail; bail is not an escape from justice. It’s an opportunity for the defendant to amply defend himself. In my view, this idea of turning people into political prisoners is unacceptable.” https://.ng/2023/12/15/biafra-supreme-court-decides-nnamdi-kanus-fate-today/
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