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17Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Plateau Crisis: Group Calls For Calm In Plateau State To Safeguard Troops and Promote Peace

A group under the aegis of BRAVE-IT has expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in Plateau State, cautioning against the dangerous politicization that is needlessly inflaming tensions and jeopardizing the safety of the Nigerian troops. Director Corporate Communications and Strategy of the group, Lawrence Audu who made the indication in a statement titled ; "Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism" and issued to Journalists on the 17th April, 2024 also condemned the polarization of the crisis in Plateau State, highlighting the detrimental role of politics in intensifying the conflict. The statement further revealed that the organization has specifically raised alarm over a statement attributed to an unidentified group known as the Coalition o...

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16Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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National Single Window will facilitate integration- Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says the introduction of the National Single Window (NSW) project will facilitate national and regional integration. Tinubu said this during the inauguration of the National Steering Committee of the NSW at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that Nigeria would key into the global revenue enjoyed by other global financial systems benefiting from the single window initiatives of ease of doing business. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the single-window system or single-window concept is a trade facilitation concept which allows an international (cross-border) trader to submit information to a single agency. It reduces having to deal with multiple agencies in multiple locations to obtain the necessary papers, permits and clearances to comple...

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16Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Association condemns mob action against alleged LGBT group leader

By Dorcas Jonah, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The leader of Landlord Association in Bwari community, Malam Ahmed Audu, has condemned the attack on the home of an alleged Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGBT) group leader, Mr Daniel Soetan and his partner, Oluwafunmi Soetan in Bwari. Audu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bwari, Abuja, that he was not in support of LGBT, adding that the mob action was also not the best. He said that some irate mob attacked and set ablaze the home of the LGBT leader in Bwari, FCT. Audu described their action as unacceptable and against the law, just as LGBT was also against the law. According to Audu, the mob, who are members of the community, accused the alleged leader of leading an unholy group of homosexuals into their community. ...

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16Apr By BolarinwaNo Comments

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Better Days Ahead for Rural Farmers, Traders -Aiyedatiwa Campaign Group

Rural dwellers in Akoko Southwest Local Government area of Ondo State have been assured that the newly allocated N2 billion soft loans to peasant farmers and petty traders will not be hijacked by privileged persons. The council's Director-General for Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC), Hon. David Ajobiewe, gave the assurance at various wards of Oka, Iwaro-Oka, Akungba and Oba-Akoko, among other communities respectively, in Akoko Southwest. He said Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had raised a well-guided micro-credit agency to ensure that the money reach those in dire need of government support, to boost their trade or farming, as the case as be. "We are here to assure you, our fathers and mothers, that Governor Aiyedatiwa is determined ...

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14Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FG To Engage Hunters, Vigilantes To Curb Kidnappings In Schools Nationwide

The national coordinator of the Financing Safe Schools Initiative, Halima Iliya, says plans are underway to actively engage hunters and vigilantes in intelligence gathering to curb attacks on schools across the country. Ms Iliya gave this indication in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Abuja. She said that aggressive community engagements and sensitisation of students, parents and teachers will kick-off in the second quarter of the year. FG to engage hunters, vigilantes to curb kidnappings in schools nationwide“Research has shown that the fear of insecurity is worse than insecurity itself,” he said. NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA • APRIL 14, 2024HuntersHuntersThe national coordinator of the Financing Safe Schools Initiative, Halima Iliya, says plans are underway to actively e...

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14Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NCC Seizes Pirated Books Worth N300 Million At Onne Port

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has seized three shipping containers of 3000 cartons of pirated books with a conservative market value of over N300 million. The director-general (DG) of the commission, Dr John Asein, disclosed this in a press statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Asein said the containers were intercepted at Onne Port , Rivers, in collaboration with NCC enforcement partners – the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the State Security Service (SSS). The DG disclosed that the copyright of the pirated books belong to frontline Nigerian publishers: Africana First, Bounty Press, Evans, Learn Africa, Macmillan, Metropolitan and University Press Plc. “Our main headache used to be with locally printed books which are easy to identify due...

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14Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Nigerians To FG: Creating Three New National ID Cards Will Cause Confusion; Focus On Perfecting BVN, NIN

Some Nigerians have called on the federal government to unify its proposed three new national identity cards, slated for launch in May this year. They gave the advice in separate interviews on Sunday in Abuja. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) recently announced plans to provide multipurpose identity cards for about 104 million citizens nationwide. The three new national identity cards include a bank-enabled national ID card, a social intervention card, and an optional ECOWAS national biometric identity card. A businesswoman, Toyosi Olawale, said identity cards should be unified into one as it was done in developed countries. “It makes it easier and avoids duplication of identity. It will also be easier to carry. Too many identity cards may be easily stolen...

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14Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Promoting Welfare and Unity: Foundation’s Compassionate Outreach for Vulnerable Nigerians

By NAN Sam Empowerment Foundation (SEF), an NGO, has called on the Federal Government, Nigerian leaders and other well-meaning individuals in the society to prioritize the welfare of the underprivileged for socio-economic development of the country. Mrs Kiema Ogunlana, the Program Director of the Foundation, made the call during a Sallah party organised by the Foundation, in celebration of the Ramadan season with the indigent people living in Orozo Community in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. According to her, the Sallah celebration is an initiative from the Founder/President of the Foundation, Dr. (Mrs) Aisha Achimugu (OFR) with an unwavering passion to improve the quality of lives of Nigerians, especially children and women living in vulnerable conditions in the country. ...

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14Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Foundation tasks FG to pay attention for the needy, less privileged 

By NAN  Sam Empowerment Foundation (SEF), an NGO, has called on the Federal Government, Nigerian leaders and other well-to-do people in the society to always carter for the needy and offer them support for the socio-economic development of the country. Mrs Kiema Ogunlana, the Program Director of the Foundation, made the call during a Sallah party organised by the Foundation, in celebration of the Ramadan season with the indigent people living in Orozo Community in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The Program Director said this was a critical period that leaders in government must prioritise people’s welfare especially the less privileged given the current economic challenges in the country. According to her, the Sallah celebration is an initiative f...

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12Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Woman Killed After 40-Feet Container Falls On Car In Lagos

A falling 40-feet container killed a woman inside her car at the Lagos end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday. LASTMA spokesperson Taofiq Adebayo stated that the articulated truck’s driver and his assistant, who carried the container, fled the scene immediately after the accident occurred. Preliminary investigation showed that the fleeing truck driver was driving at high speed when he experienced brake failure and lost control of the vehicle. “The truck rammed into the car and spilt the container on top of it. “LASTMA already handed the evacuated corpse of the woman to the police,’’ Mr Adebayo stated.NAN

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12Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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kingmakers Nominate Olakulehin As Next Olubadan

The Olubadan-in-Council has certified the Olubadan designate, Owolabi Olakulehin, fit to ascend the throne as Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Olubadan-in-Council has certified the Olubadan designate, Owolabi Olakulehin, fit to ascend the throne as Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Olubadan-in-Council made the declaration at the end of a special meeting with the Olubadan-designate at the Oja-Oba palace of Olubadan on Friday in Ibadan. The meeting had in attendance 10 Olubadan-in-Council members, while the Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Abimbola Ajibola, who allegedly said Mr Olakulehin was not fit, was absent at the meeting. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, said members of the council had done their part as Ibadan kingmakers...

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10Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NIS: No Space For Criminally-Minded Travellers In Nigeria

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has said no space will be given to any criminally-minded travellers across the windows of the country. Mrs Nandap gave the assurance in a statement by the service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday in Abuja. The CG extended hearty felicitations to all Muslim officers and men of the NIS, Nigerians and migrants residing in the country. Nandap felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo, on the auspicious occasion. She also commended Muslims who, through shared commitment and dedication, took time out to fast and pray for the security, unity and welfare of the country. She charged Nigerians to continually promote Godly virtues on a daily basis...

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10Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Kano Governor Congratulates Dangote On 67th Birthday

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has congratulated Africa’s richest man and President, Dangote Conglomerate, Aliko Dangote, on his 67th anniversary. Yusuf described Dangote as an illustrious son of Kano, whose philanthropic gestures bred livelihoods to millions of households in Nigeria and the African continent. This is contained in a statement by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa. He said Mr Dangote remained a strong backbone to the nation’s economy and critical to the growth and development of Africa. He said, “Kano, your ancestral home will remain grateful for your humanitarian gestures especially the recent distribution of palliatives to millions of the less-privileged. Your readiness to partner and support our administration’s policy drive wil...

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10Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Eid-el-fitr: Northern Senators Urge Prayers For Tinubu

The Northern Senators Forum on Wednesday called on Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu for a positive turnaround in the nation’s fortunes. The Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, made the call in a Sallah message to Nigerians in Abuja. Mr Yar’adua who expressed salutations to Muslims as they celebrate the end of Ramadan, said it was incumbent upon Nigerians to offer prayers for the president and the leadership of the country at all levels. This is as we strive to enhance our national fortunes and uplift the standard of living for all Nigerians. The Northern Senators Forum extends heartfelt greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters at home and across the globe, as we mark the conclusion of Ramadan and prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the festival of fast...

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10Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Police Probe Murder Of Another Lawyer In Imo

The police command in Imo State said it launched an investigation into the murder of another legal practitioner, Garricks Anyanwu, killed by suspected gunmen a week ago. The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this during a telephone interview on Tuesday. Mr Okoye, who confirmed the incident, however, promised to make an official statement on completion of investigation on the matter. Mr Anyawu was killed in his home town of Orodo, in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state by suspected assassins. His decomposing body was discovered on April 5, in a bush. A family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deceased would be buried on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and declined further comment. Members of the deceased family ha...

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10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CBT: Mutfwang advocates partnership to expand infrastructures

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called for partnership among government, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Faith Base Organisations (FBOs), Corporate Organisations and wealthy individuals to expand Computer Based Test (CBT) infrastructures. Mutfwang made the call at the roundabout on Athena/Educare Free Nationwide Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) Preparatory CBT launch on Monday in Abuja. The event was organised by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership in collaboration with Educare to mainstream CBT into school’s curriculum. According to Mutfwang, Plateau as a state has only 21 CBT platforms which are not enough to cover the local government areas of the state. He added that most of the 21 CBT Centers ...

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8Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Wike Orders Closure Of International Conference Centre

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has suspended all events at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. After inspecting the centre on Monday, Mr Wike explained that the suspension was to enable Julius Berger to carry out a rehabilitation on the facility. The minister had terminated the contract of Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd., assigned to manage the centre. Anthony Ogunleye, the minister’s spokesperson, who announced the development on April 4, added that Julius Berger had been contracted for the immediate renovation of the centre. After going around the facility, the minister described it as a mere conference centre, stating, “There is nothing international about the centre.” “When we came here for the ECOWAS inaugu...

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8Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Obaseki Appoints 38-Year-Old Engineer As New Edo Deputy Gov

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has appointed a 38-year-old engineer, Omobayo Godwin, as his new deputy. This was coming on the heels of the impeachment of the former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, by the state House of Assembly on Monday. According to the panel set up for the impeachment proceedings of the former deputy gov, Shuaibu was sacked for leaking the state government’s secrets. Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state and was born on July 19, 1986. He holds a B.Eng degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Public Administration from the University of Benin. He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. Before his new appointment, he se...

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7Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Survivors Of Kogi Attack Seek Governments’ Support To Return Home

Displaced people of Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi have pleaded with the federal and state governments to assist them to return home after Thursday’s bandits attack. The bandits had launched an attack on the quiet and peaceful Agojeju-Odo community, killing 25 persons, injuring some and displacing the community. Some of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) made the appeal to journalists who visited them at Bagaji-Odo community on Saturday. Patience Akauwu, a 67-year-old woman, said that life had become tough and hard for them, having lost their farm produce to the attackers. “We have been displaced and suffering here in Bagaji-Odo due to a lack of food and a conducive place to stay. “All we are asking for is the federal and state governments...

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7Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NCoS To Address Overcrowding In Custodial Centres

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is adopting multidimensional approaches to addressing overcrowding in custodial centres across the country, its spokesman, Abubakar Umar, said on Sunday. Umar told journalists in Abuja that one was to achieve this was through the construction of mega custodial facilities in the six geopolitical zones of the country. “Presently, we are constructing 3000-capacity mega custodial centres in each of 4the six geopolitical zones of the country. The one located in the North-West zone has been inaugurated and fully functional now. In no distant time, others will come once stream. “Secondly, we are diversifying to the use of non-custodial measures, which does not require the offender to serve imprisonment; this measure is used for offenders with ...

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