A group, Kogi Youth Emancipation for Justice (KYEJ) has said that the immediate past Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, remained a man of integrity despite the allegations of corruption levelled against the former To this end, the group noted that anyone who has anything against the Bello should seek redress at the court of competent jurisdiction. TheHintsNews reports that on April 17, 2024, the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had laid siege to Bello’s residence in Abuja, in an attempt to arrest him over an alleged N80.2 billion fraud. However, in a series of documents…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo Friday said it has become imperative that weather and climate information are not only accurate but also produced and disseminated early to Nigerians. To this end, he called for early release of weather forecasts to combat climate challenges in the country. Kemyamo made the call at the closing ceremony of a 5-day event to communicate the outcome of the 2024 edition of the regional climate forum for West Africa and the Sahel. He said: “Over the past few days, experts, researchers, and the best minds in meteorology and climate sciences…
The federal government has granted exclusive right to Messrs Naebi Dynamic Concepts Limited to collect Helicopter Landing Levy at all Aerodromes, Helipads, Air Strips, FSPOs, FSOs, Oil Rig Platforms in Nigeria. The Minister of Aerospace and Aviation Development, Festus Keyamo noted that it was imperative that all operators and stakeholders fully comply with the mandate by granting total access to the company for the collection of the levy effective immediately Keyamo, in a statement Thursday warned that noncompliance with this directive would constitute a breach of this mandate and would be met with appropriate sanction. He said: “The ministry will…
The last Saturday’s primary election that produced Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state as the candidate of the party was again called to question on Thursday when aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the umbrella of Ondo APC youths stormed the party’s headquarters to demand cancellation of the election. TheHintsNews reports that the primary election conducted by a team led by Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Aiyedatiwa as declared winner having polled 48, 569 in the direct primary exercise to defeat all the other 15 aspirants. The aspirants are: the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial district, Jimoh…
A former Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola, has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the just concluded governorship primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In his congratulatory message made available to journalists Thursday said his victory was not a personal triumph, but also a triumph for everyone who believes in his vision for a better future for the Sunshine State. He described the victory as a testament of his leadership, hard work, dedication, and the trust that the State has placed in you. Adesola…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has blamed the recent fuel scarcity experienced in Abuna, Lagos and some major citues across the country on logistics. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye in a statement issued Thursday urged Nigerians not to panic, saying there sufficiency of products in the country. It also assured that the price of petroleum would not change. The statement reads: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pleaded with the 15 aggrieved governorship aspirants to work for the victory of the party in the November 21st election. TheHintsNews reports that the primary conducted by the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo-led committee declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the primary election having polled 48, 569 in the direct primary exercise to defeat all the other 15 aspirants. Aiyedatiwa contested last weekend against the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial district, Jimoh Ibrahim; Olusola Oke, former President of Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Francis Faduyile, Funmilayo…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Wednesday said during the Eid-el-fitr special patrol, it recorded a 42.5 per cent reduction in road traffic crashes, 39.6 per cent reduction in number of people involved, and 52.5 per cent reduction in number of people killed. The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, gave the hint during a press briefing in Abuja on the outcome of the Easter and Eid El-Fitr patrol. He said the Corps equally recorded reduction in fatalities as 33 victims were killed in 2024 against 81 killed in the same period in 2023, adding that this represents 59.3 per cent reduction.…
Ahead of the 21st September Edo governorship election, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo has described the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ighodalo Asuerinme, Okumide Akpata of Labour party and other contestants as baby politicians who believe that speaking fine English will translate to victory. He said they would teach them a lesson they would never forget on election day. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday announced that political parties are now permitted to start campaigning in public from Wednesday 24th April 2024 and end at midnight on Thursday 19th September…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) States, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje Tuesday said the Kano state government was behind his ‘African Magic’s suspension. Recall that Ganduje was purportedly suspended by his Ward executive for alleged corruption preferred against him by the Kano state government. However, speaking when the Forum of APC Chairmen paid him a courtesy visit at the party’s headquarters in Abuja described his suspension as an “African Magic ‘. His words: ” We were so astonished when we heard the news but we were not surprised when we discovered that the great threat that APC overwhelmingly poses…