A former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman has lamented that President Bola Tinubu was becoming more insensitive to the plightS of Nigerians. Lukman in a statement issued Sunday titled, “Heartbreaking Reflections”, lamented that Tinubu’s government lacks direction as conditions of life are crashing daily, adding that it was very difficult to reconcile today’s reality with all the campaign promises made. He added that in less than 10 months since his assumption of office, prices of everything have jerked up. The party chieftian said for instance, 50Kg bag of Rice, which used to…
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Kidnappers on Friday attacked passengers on Akoko-Kabba road, killing one and kidnapping scores The attack which took place on Friday involved four vehicles with an unknown number of passengers kidnapped. According to an eyewitness, The kidnappers shot sporadically as they attacked about four vehicles today on Akoko – Kabba road. The number of victims kidnapped and killed is still uncertain.
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities. It also sets aside five percent of the actual annual operating expenditures of power generating companies (GENCOs) from the preceding year for the development of their respective host communities. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said the bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, was sponsored by Hon. Babajimi Benson, who…
The Kenyan government has disclosed plans to commence daily flights to Nigeria as part of its visa free entry policy introduced late last year aimed at opening up Kenya to the world. The acting Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, Samuel Mogere hinted that the present government in Kenya is determined to unite Africa and part of the process is to ensure that Nigerians can travel easily and on a daily basis to Kenya without stress. He noted that as part of the initiative aimed at opening up Kenya to the world, the Kenya Airways will commence daily flights to Nigeria.…
Save the Children International has said that the renewed fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and M23, a non-state armed group, has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children, since 2 February. SCI in a statement issued Friday said the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced at least 78,000 children to flee their homes in the past week. SCI Country Director in DRC, Greg Ramm said: “The renewed fighting between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and M23, a…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume demanded the sum of N1.8 billion for the inauguration of the tripartite committee on national minimum wage, a leaked memo has revealed. Akume made the request in a memo dated 18th January titled, “Request for approval of funds and inauguration of the tripartite committee on national minimum wage”. The memo was addressed to President Bola Tinubu, whose approval was sought for the release of the said sum. It reads: “This memorandum seeks your approval for the following in respect of the above subject matter. “The release of the…
The Nigeria Police said it has neutralised some notorious kidnappers and gun runners, who have been terrorising Abuja, Kaduna, Kogi, and Nasarawa states. It said the neutralised kidnappers have been involved in supplying arms to bandits operating within the same axis. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Friday said the kidnappers were neutralised by IRT operatives at their hideout around Gitata, along Keffi Gidan Wire Road, Nasarawa State. He said: “The FID-IRT of the Nigeria Police Force has recorded yet another feat in the ongoing fight against crime and criminality in the country, as part…
Troops of 93 Battalion under 6 Brigade have apprehended a notorious gunrunner involved in illegal dealings of arms and ammunition to criminals elements within Taraba State and other parts of the country. Acting Assistant Director, 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lt. Oni Olubodunde said the gunrunner, Joshua Dutse Idah was arrested following credible intelligence on his activities. He said the troops trailed the movement of Idah, 45, which led to his final arrest on 20 January 2024 in Ibi town of Ibi LGA while driving to Kaduna State in a Blue Volkswagen Sharon vehicle with registration number Rivers SKN-390AA. Olubodunde…
Delta State High Court has fixed next month, March 27, 2024, to rule on whether it will hear the preliminary objection for extension of time or hear the substantive suit, in the case instituted by Prince Oyowoli Emiko against Prince Utienyioritsetsola Emiko, Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori and 23 others. The Court presided over by Justice G. Brikinns Okolosi took the position at its proceedings on Monday. TheHintsNews reports that Prince Oyowoli Emiko had dragged Prince Utienyioritsetsola Emiko, Pa Akoma Dudun (The Olare-Ebi of Ginuwa 1 Ruling House, Warri Kingdom), Chief Ayirimi Emami (the Ologbotsere of Warri…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 16 political parties have notified the Commission of their intention to participate in the forthcoming Edo governorship election scheduled for September. The commission also revealed that it has also been notified by the political parties their preferred modes and dates of primaries. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Thursday recalled that the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Edo State off-cycle Governorship election. He said among the activities listed for the election is the conduct of primaries…