Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations across the country on Monday 29 July, 2024 conducted series of operations that resulted in the rescue of abducted persons, neutralisation of a notorious terrorist, interception of illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO) and seizure of arms. It added that a notorious Boko Haram fighter also surrendered to the troops. The army in a statement issued Wednesday said in Kogi State, troops responded swiftly to a distress call along the Obajana Oshokoshoko road, where some civilians were abducted and taken into the forest. It noted that the troops moved in…
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A group, One Nigeria Group (ONG) has called on the organisers of the nationwide hunger protests scheduled to hold between August 1 and 10 to jettison the move, saying it might degenerate to a state of anarchy. Its National President, Muhammad Hassan, in a statement issued Thursday said the protest was a tacit threat to national peace, security of lives and property just like the #endSARS protests that dripped with tears and sorrow a few years ago in this country. He was of the opinion that nobody should dare thread such a path of melancholy again. Hassan said: “The protests …
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has berated the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) for reckless expenditure without improving government revenue. The committee, therefore, demanded the amount voted for MOFI in the last five years and for what purpose. It also gave MOFI seven days to furnish the committee with necessary documents it demanded for. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ademorin Kuye, queried the agency as its Managing Director, Dr Armstrong Takang, appeared before it to give account of their activities. Takang had in his presentation told the Committee they took money from the budget Kuye queried, “In…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has declared that there is no going back in the protest against economic hardship and bad governance scheduled to commence tomorrow. To this end, IYC President, Dr. Theophilus Alaye directed the ijaw Youths of the Niger Delta to observe the rules of engagement when they file out for the nationwide protest. Alaye gave the advice while reacting to threats from highly placed leaders at states and national level for citizens not to join the protest. The President in a statement issued Wednesday described the inflammatory statements emanating from political leaders who at various times…
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully neutralised a wanted notorious terrorist, recovered an AK 47 rifle, ammunition and several other items following an intense firefight in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Capt. Olubodunde Oni in a statement issued Tuesday said the operation, which was conducted on 29 July 2024 along Road Gbeji-Afia a border community to Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. He said the operation was part of a series of coordinated efforts by the Brigade to dismantle terrorist’s hideouts and ensure the safety and…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and its counterpart, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said they were well-informed of the grounding of Arik Air aircraft over legal issues and the attendant impact on its flights and intending passengers. To this end, the NCAA has assured that it would monitor the situation and engage Arik Air on its plans for affected passengers. Also, FAAN said it has instructed all airport managers across the country to assist the affected passengers as Arik Airline works out plans to rebook and transfer passengers to other available flights. The Director, Consumer Protection and…
These are not good times for young Nigerians. Indeed, these are not the best times for many Nigerians. Millions of them are unemployed or at best underemployed. Their country, Nigeria, is undergoing its worst cost of living crisis in a generation, with food prices skyrocketing and basic necessities becoming increasingly unaffordable. They feel their passionate appeals for change have gone unheeded. Now, they want to take to the streets to be seen and heard. Their government has gone into panic mode, calling on them not to protest but to come for dialogue instead. The youth are having none of that.…
Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called on President Bola Tinubu to sanction all government officials involved in contract maneuvering. The group also condemned the recent contracts awarded by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for oil and gas metering, saying the decision blatantly undermines Nigeria’s national interest and reeks of high-level corruption. CASER in a statement issued Monday by its Director, Advocacy Center, Frank Tietie said Tinubu should call to order, all the relevant authorities, including the Minister of state for Petroleum, Hinenken Lokobiri, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, to…
Ahead of the much anticipated August 1 nationwide protest, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has federal and state governments to demand subsidies on food commodities as part of effort to ameliorate the economic hardship in faced by Nigerians. NYCN Vice President (North East), Bishop Kanatapwa made the call while addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja. He added: “Government at the Federal and State level should swing into action to reduce prices of daily consumable goods like bread, garri, beans, yam, rice etc, to enable the down trodden feed “Importers of consumable items should be granted granted…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) called for the scrapping of States Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). It also kicked against the proposed bill by the Senate to create the so-called Local Government Independent Electoral Commission, saying it is ill conceived. IPAC Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the third regular quarterly consultative meeting between INEC and political parties. He said that to restore confidence in the electoral system, INEC should be empowered to conduct all Local Government elections. Dantalle stated: “To further deepen democracy at the grassroots level, IPAC demands the immediate scrapping of the States…