The Governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the distribution of the fourth phase of agricultural and infrastructural assets under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, targeting over 600,000 beneficiaries across different categories in the 16 local government areas. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Kayode Alabi said the programme attested to the commitment of the state government to full implementation of NG-CARES, saying it was geared towards improving the welfare of the people,” the Governor explained. AbdulRazaq, in a statement issued Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Modupe Joel noted…
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An official of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday died while being grilled by the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives. TheHintsNews reports that during the engagement, which occurred around 1.00pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the official developed sudden health complications. However, the name of the Customs official was not made known in the statement issued Tuesday by the Spokesperson of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi. Checks revealed that the name of the officer was Essien Andrew, a Deputy Comptroller, Finance Administration and Technical Service. He said: “It is with deep sadness and regret that we confirm…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that there was a need to counter the ideological mischief that has pervaded the discourse of peace and security in the North-west region. The President stated this on Monday when he declared open the North-West Peace and Security Summit with the theme, “Regional Cooperation for Securing Lives and Livelihoods in North West Nigeria,” organised by the North-West Governor’s Forum in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Government House, Katsina State. The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima added that there was also a need to reverse the institutional…
Troops of 3 Division, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested notorious gunrunners, bandits, arms couriers and recovered arms as well as ammunition in several intelligence-driven operations carried out in Plateau and Kaduna States within the last one week. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom in a statement issued Monday said on 21 June 2024, troops conducted operation to flush out armed militias and other criminals in suspected bandit’s hideout at Pandam forest in Qua’anpan Local Government Area of Plateau State. He added that during the operation, troops recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, 5 AK-47 magazines and 75 rounds…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has described the decision of the federal government to purchase new airplanes for the Presidential fleet, at a time when the country is grappling with crippling economic woes and citizens are struggling to make ends meet as insensitive. Ag. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Muhammed Ishaq in a statement issued Monday said it was appalled by the insensitive and profligate decision of the President Bola Tinubu-led APC government to purchase new airplanes. The party noted that at a time when the economy is in ruins, with inflation rates inching towards 40 per cent and…
Two people were feared dead in the early Monday morning’s downpour that caused flooding at the Trademore Estate in Lugbe along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Road, Abuja. In a video posted on Facebook by the resident of the area was heard calling on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike for help. She said two people had been swept away by the flood. The development has not been confirmed by the administration. Vanguard reports that the estate, which has been perennially affected by flooding, is home to several civil servants and other categories of people. The FCT…
Contrary to social media reports, the immediate-past Director General of National Inland Waterways (NIWA), Chief George Moghalu has revealed that he has not resigned as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Labour Party. The APC chieftain admitted that the social media reports about him joining LP generated concern which made people across the globe to call him to confirm the authenticity of that report. The former member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of APC states categorically that if he decides to leave the APC, he would announce it publicly. Moghalu disclosed this on Sunday…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that it has no plan to abolish patrol points in four South-eastern States of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Abia. The acting Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, in statement issued on Sunday noted that its attention has been drawn to the press statement published in some media platforms insinuating that the corps has abolished patrol points in four Southeastern states of Eboyi, Enugu, Imo and Abia. He said the misleading statement was attributed to the address presented by the Zonal Commanding Officer of Zone 9 Headquarters Enugu, Assistant Corps Marshal Uche Chukwurah…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has revealed that efforts are underway to tackle the menace of airports tours and extortionists. Keyamo made this known in a post on his verified X account on Sunday. The minister expressed sadness over the prevalence rate of touts and extortionists at the country’s international airports. Keyamo lamented that he had received a series of complaints from Nigerians concerning both situations, saying it was giving the nation a negative image. He said: “Just to set the records straight, most of the agencies involved in this menace are not under the control…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 76-year-old grandfather, Mr. Francis Omofa with 340.8kg drug consignment in Abuja. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday also revealed that the agency also raided a snake guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs in Igor community, Benin city, Edo state. He said different quantities of illicit substances such as methamphetamine, Loud, Colorado and Arizona, all strong strains of cannabis with a total weight of 8.743 kilograms, were pulled out from the deep hole dug in the wall of the shrine building. Babafemi stressed that…