The House of Representatives Committee Ad hoc investigating the utilisation of ecological funds released to National Great Green Wall from 2015 to date on Tuesday barred journalists from covering the hearing. The committee had on Aug 31 accused the agency of spending N81. 2 billion to plant 21 million trees in 11 states. The States are: Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Yobe and Borno. This development, was coming barely a week after PREMIUM TIMES investigation had exposed the lawmakers for the wanton corruption they are perpetrating in the guise of investigative hearings. The report said in…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced resumption of collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for registered voters ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement issued Tuesday said the current exercise only covers the three States where Governorship elections will hold on Saturday 11th November 2023. He said: “In continuation of our preparations for the forthcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Bayelsa, lmo and Kogi States, the Commission has approved the resumption of collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for registered…
A firm, Elite Logistics and Development Services Limited has introduced a solar-powered kiosk aimed at addressing the rising unemployment in the country. Its Group Managing Director, Mr. David Adesanya, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said with the cost of living and inflation wreaking havoc on individuals, families, and businesses, it becomes evident that relying on a single source of income is no longer tenable. He pointed out that alarming statistics from reputable organisations such as the National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and others only serve to underscore the bleak economic outlook. Adesanya…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested 54 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, farm destruction, armed robbery, gunrunning and illicit drugs trafficking amongst others The Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven,Captain Oya James in a statement issued Monday, said the troops in conjunction with the Nigeria Police and local hunters neutralised five suspected kidnappers at Tahuwa community and recovered three AK 47 rifles, one SMG rifle and 105 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. According to him, Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV from 28 August to 4 September 2023 have arrested 54 criminal…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 11 cybercriminals to various jail terms. The anti-graft agencies in a statement issued Monday said the convicts arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Command were: Olakunle Dave Edamisan, Samuel Opeyemi Enitan, Daniel Aanu Omoyajowo, Jonathan Emmannuel Opashi, Daramola Damilola Aliu, Olarenwaju Olamilekan Oluwaseun. Others are: Olaoluwa Daniel Adejobi, Akintola Akindeji Festus, Tijani Babatunde Adedayo, Sodiq Opyemi Odunewu and Powei Ibelih Theophillious. The convicts were prosecuted following their arrest for alleged cybercrime and other related fraud activities The agency noted that upon their arraignments before Justices Ladiran Akintola…
The Nigerian Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has stated that the reports recently carried by a section of the media that the Fund was involved in the sponsorship of the 2015 elections and the African Cup of Nations were unfounded and misleading in there entirety. Solid Mineral Development Fund an agency under the Ministry of Solid Minerals, on the other hand, was established in 2007 by Section 34 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007 and became operationalized during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration in 2015 with the inauguration of the board of SMDF. However reports…
Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) in synergy with personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have intercepted boats and vehicles laden with illegal oil products in Owahwa, Delta state. Director Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement issued Monday said it was part of efforts to crack down on saboteurs of Nigeria’s oil sector in Southern Nigeria. He said: “Troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion conducting anti oil theft operations on Saturday 2 September 2023, cracked down on oil thieves’ camps in Owahwa Creek in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state. “In the…
The Presidential Election Petition Court, says the judgment involving the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be delivered on Wednesday. The Chief Registrar, Umar Bangari, in a statement issued Monday said to ensure transparency, the proceedings of the judgment will be televised live by all television stations. The statement reads: “The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6th September, 2023:…
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, says a rejuvenated security regime will become active in the solid minerals sector in October. He said this will include the Mine Police, sourced from the Nigeria Police and specially trained to detect illegal mining and apprehend offenders. Alake disclosed this at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja the unveiling of the Transformation Agenda for the sector. He explained that the new Mines Surveillance Security Task Force would coordinate the Mines Police and pro-actively address high risk incidences of breach of Mining Laws. The minister added that the Federal and State…
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake has revealed that the ministry will embark on a comprehensive review of all mining licenses across the country. Alake disclosed this on Sunday while addressing the All Progressives Congress (APC) press corps. He noted that the mining sector is a big business the world over and Nigeria must assert itself. Alake added that the ministry will review the Nigerian mining Act. The minister also directed that all artisanal miners to join artisanal mining cooperatives within 30 days. Details later…