A former ministerial nominee and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Maryam Shettima, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitments to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations in the North West region and driving economic growth nationwide. Shettima made the commendation during the launch of the palliative distribution initiative in Kano State on Sunday, chaired by Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibril. He urged the people of Kano State and the broader North West region to sustain their support for the President’s transformative agenda, both regionally and nationally. The palliative distribution effort, spearheaded by the President’s Committee on…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced capacity development programme for 341 Units and Outpost Commanders on traffic enforcement and management, road safety education and advocacy. The training also included data analysis and research, leadership and management development, as well as, digital literacy and technology adoption. The Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations Department, ACM Hyginus Omeje who declared the training open at FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State on behalf of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, reaffirmed that Unit and Outpost Commands are a very integral part of the Corps as they play key roles in enforcing compliance of…
The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has neutralised scores of terrorists in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captains, Kabiru Ali in a statement issued Thursday said the mission targeted terrorists in Bassa, upon receipt of a request for air support from friendly forces in the area. According to him, In a decisive operation against criminal elements terrorising communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Air Component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted a highly successful air interdiction mission on 11 September 2024. Ali said upon arrival, Nigerian…
The federal government has constituted a five-man joint ministerial committee comprising of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy with a charge to mediate, address and proffer remedies to challenges faced by the Association of Maritime Truck Owners. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, made this known Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation comprised of the National Executive of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the Ministry in Abuja. Alkali explained that the meeting and constitution of the joint…
The Nigeria Police Force have arrested five suspected kidnappers in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa areas of Imo state and also rescued one kidnapped victim. The suspects identified as Umaru Usman, 40, from Mauree in Sokoto; Tukur Yau, 25, from Dawakinkudur in Kano State; Musbau Sabo, 18, from Warsaw LGA in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim, 30, from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris, 35, from Sokoto State, were arrested on the 21st of August 2024 in Avu, Imo State. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Wednesday said the Police in its efforts to boost national security and…
The Falconets of Nigeria have returned to the Colombia capital, Bogota, ahead of Friday round of 16 clash with Japan in the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, Nigeria. The Falconets reached the Round of 16 after pipping Korea Republic 1-0, losing 1-3 to Germany, and then earning a fabulous 4-0 win over Venezuela in Cali. The Nigerian Coach, Chris Danjuma said the team would be taking the knockout stages one match at a time. He said: “The girls have worked very hard to get to this stage, and we are proud of their efforts. We will be taking…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the postponement of National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings scheduled to hold on September 11 and 12. The party however failed to give reasons for the postponement of the meetings. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement issued yesterday said new dates for the meetings would be communicated in due course. Morka said: “Membekmrs of the (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are hereby informed that the National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings scheduled to be held on September 11 and 12, 2024, respectively,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu that the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 20 per cent would deepen the domestic cost-of-living crisis and exacerbate Nigeria’s already fragile economic growth. Atiku in a statement issued Sunday said this move unveils a new era of regressive and punitive policies. He said: “President Bola Tinubu, alongside his coterie of advisers, has resolved to raise the VAT rate from 7.5% to 10%, even as the NNPCL has announced a soaring PMS price increase at the pump. “President Tinubu and his entourage seem to…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has called for the immediate dismiss of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Minister of state, Petroleum, Hinenken Lokobiri over the recent hike in the price of fuel which has caused untold hardship on Nigerians. The council warned that failure to act swiftly might lead to further unrest in the region, adding that the council would be embarking on Niger Delta protest for 14 days after due consultation with Pa Edwin Clark and other stakeholders who has the interest of the ijaw man at heart. The…
More details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding the sudden resignation of Ajuri Ngelale as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. TheHintsNews reports that on Saturday a shocking statement was issued in the early hours of Saturday about Ngelale’s sudden departure. “While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonising decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen —…