Vice President, Kashim Shetima, says President Bola Tinubu will in the next few weeks unveil ‘Fulaku’ solution to end the problem of banditry and killings in the North West. Shettima disclosed this on Sunday in Kano while addressing newsmen after a condolence visit. He revealed that Tinubu is addressing the root causes of all the banditry and insurgency in the region to which a solution will be unveiled soon. The vice president explained that the crises in the region is associated with poverty and social exclusion which the president will also render solution to. His words: “The president is determined…
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The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has queried the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Mr. Francis Nwosu over allegations of corruption leveled against him by aggrieved staff of the council. TheHintsNews reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had also launched investigations into contracts awarded from 2021 till date by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Mr. Francis Nwosu. The anti-corruption agencies in separate letters addressed to Nwosu was sequel to a petition against him by some aggrieved staff of the Council.…
President of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leaders of Nigeria and State Woman Leader, Edo State APC, Lady Betty Benson- Okoebor, has passed a vote of implicit confidence on the National Woman Leader of APC, Dr Betta Edu. TheHintsNews reports that the Zonal Women Leaders of the party and elected female national APC officers had on Sunday passed a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Edu. The APC women in a letter dated July 14th and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, said it was worrisome that at this infancy stage of the administration of Tinubu which needs…
Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, says he is disappointed that the coach, Eric Ten Hag has decided to choose another captain for the club. Maguire in a statement issued Sunday said though he was disappointed about the decision of Ten Hag, he will continue to give his best for the club. He stated: “After discussions with Ten Hag today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt. “So I wanted to say a massive thank…
Human and Environmental Agenda (HEDA) has demanded thorough, immediate, and urgent investigation of the term of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over several allegations of corruption and abuse of office. In a petition signed by HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, and copied to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the group decried the lack of investigation or report of any by the anti-corruption agencies of those allegations as conveyed by media reports and documentary evidence as it goes to…
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee will on Monday screen the recently appointed Service Chiefs. The Senate had last Thursday confirmed the appointments of Service Chiefs after screening them in a closed session that lasted for more than an hour. However, the ad-hoc committee headed by the Chairman of the Committee on Defence in the 9th House, Hon. Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos), was constituted last Tuesday. The Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, who announced the setting up of the panel at plenary, said all the eight principal officers of the House from the majority and minority parties would be part of…
The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued unabated with the Zonal Women Leaders of the party and elected female national APC officers passing vote of no confidence in the leadership of the National Women Leader of the party, Dr. Beta Edu. The APC women in a letter dated July 14th and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, said it was worrisome that at this infancy stage of the administration of President Bola Tinubu which needs all hands to be on deck that the women leadership of the party was already experiencing division and seclusion in representation which…
Following the recent enactment of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Act 2022 which necessitated the inclusion of some amendments in its regulations, the Bureau has invited stakeholders to a Consultative meeting scheduled for next Tuesday. The Director General of the Bureau, Akin Olateru, in a statement issued Saturday by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, James Odaudu, said the purpose of the meeting is to enable stakeholders make contributions to the amendments which are meant to, amongst others, ensure that the Bureau’s Regulations are consistent with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) set forth in ICAO Anex…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says 10 persons died on Thursday night’s multiple accident at Ile Pupa area on Jebba-Bode Saadu Expressway. The Kwara Sector Command of the corps said 17 persons, including 12 male adults, two female adults, one male child and two female children, were involved in the incident. The command disclosed this in a statement issued Friday by the Sector Commander, Mr Frederick Ogidan, said the accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m.. He noted that the cause of the accident was wrong overtaking and speed violation. Ogidan noted that three vehicles including a petroleum tanker, Toyota…
A Nigerian Air Force fighter jet belonging on Friday crashed in Makurdi, Benue State capital. Details of the crash are still sketchy, however, it was gathered that two personnel of the Nigerian Air Force onboard ejected unhurt. . However, NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet, In a statement issued on Friday confirmed the incident. He said the crash occurred during training, adding that the pilots are under observation at the NAF Base hospital. Gabkwet, however, said the Chief of Air Staff had instituted a board to investigate the crash cause. He said: “A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft crashed…