The federal government has said that it was not in any discussion with any foreign country to establish a military base in Nigeria. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris in a statement issued Monday said the federal government already enjoys foreign cooperation in tackling ongoing security challenges. He added that the President remained committed to deepening these partnerships, with the goal of achieving the national security objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Idris said: “The federal government is aware of false alarms being raised in some quarters alleging discussions between the federal government of Nigeria and some foreign countries on…
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The presidency has said that it found it strange that former vice President Atiku Abubakar could accuse President Bola Tinubu of conflict of interest in the award of Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway to Hitech Construction Company. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Monday wondered how Seyi’s membership of the board of CDK conflicts with Hitech Construction Company’s work on Lagos-Calabar Coastal superhighway. He said it was important to state clearly that Seyi Tinubu is a 38 year-old adult who has a right to do business and pursue his business interests in…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that it has approved the downward reduction of electricity tariff of Band “A” customers. The Commission in a statement issued Monday said ir considered changes in the macroeconomic parameters over the preceding month of April 2024 and especially the appreciation of exchange rates. It said: “Pursuant to the tariff methodology adopted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, a revised tariff order covering the month of May 2024 has been issued by the Commission to the eleven (11) electricity distribution companies. “The Commission has considered changes in the macroeconomic parameters over the preceding…
Christian Elders under the auspices of National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) have disagreed over the modalities to be adopted in birthing a new Constitution as engagement continues on the amendment of constitution by the National Assembly. The Christian elders made their views known during a consultative meeting held Thursday via zoom, which was convened by NCEF on the new constitution. The meeting was convened to understand the different perspectives in the proposals for a new constitution before the NCEF with the ethnic nationalities. In his submission, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self Determination (NINAS), Mr. Tony…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has kicked against the attempts by the United States and some European countries to relocate their military bases in the Sahel, where they have been kicked out by host nations to Nigeria as threat to national security and sovereignty. Its Ag. National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement issued Monday cautioned the federal government against entering into any pacts that might endorse such arrangements. It added that athe relocation of these foreign military bases to the country carries with it a myriad of potential dangers that could adversely affect the security, sovereignty, and overall…
Green Life Pharmaceuticals/Hospitals has gifted mosquito nets, free tests, and treatments to residents of the Iwaya community in Yaba, Lagos state to combat malaria and promote health services. Green Life and its partners, Clearline HMO, Clinix Healthcare, said the aim was to help the Iwaya community to reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality rates. Speaking at the event held at the Oba Palace, Yaba, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Clearline HMO, Olaoye Olubukola, said the purpose was to help residents of Iwaya community to reduce the risk of having malaria to the barest minimum. He said: “That is why we are…
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus more on attracting real investors than adopting propaganda as a state policy. Atiku said this in a statement on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Paul urged Tinubu and his economic team to do less of propaganda and focus on improving the ease of doing business as this remained the surest path to sustainability. He said: “Tinubu has been globetrotting in search of foreign direct investments. He claims to have secured over $30 billion from various companies, but…
A group, Kogi Youth Emancipation for Justice has said that the purported leaked Whatsapp chats were fabricated by desperate members of the opposition party. Recall that a WhatsApp group chat leaked on social media last week indicated that the former governor allegedly bribed tribunal judges. However, the Convener of the Group, Mr. Ibrahim Abdul Rahim in a statement issued on Sunday accused opposition parties of resorting to untoward acts such as lies, fraud and forgery The group, therefore, warned members of the opposition party to desist from circulating malicious information against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. It…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday, 1st May intercepted 511 jumbo sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 4,752kg concealed in the gas tank compartment of the truck along Abuja-Abaji highway. Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued Sunday said the interceprion was made by NDLEA operatives on stop and search operation along Abuja-Abaji highway. He revealed that the consignment was loaded into the tanker in Ondo state and meant to be delivered in Abuja for further distribution. Babafemi stressed that four suspects: Efe Abel Mikel, 39; Ebigide Cyril, 29; Ejechi Monday, 41; and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports in some section of the media of the purported list of former governors under investigation. The agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale in a statement issued Sunday said the so-called list was a disingenuous fabrication designed to achieve motives known only to the authors. He said: “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) feels obliged to dissociate itself from a phantom report circulating in sections of the media claiming it has released a full list of ex-governors being investigated for alleged corruption. “The report headlined: “EFCC Releases Full…