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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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DSS Recovers 18 “Ghana Must Go” Bags containing Cash and Documents During Raid on Emefiele’s Lagos Residence

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly taken 18 Ghana-must-go bags containing money and documents from the Lagos residence of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to the Nigerian Tribune, This occurred following a day-long search of his property, and Emefiele, who has been in custody for eight days since his arrest on June 10, may spend more time in DSS custody as investigations into his activities are far from being concluded. The DSS obtained a court order on Thursday to detain Emefiele for three weeks. However, another source hinted that he might be held for a longer time. It appears that Emefiele has been flown to Lagos from DSS custody in Abuja for the search. The DSS is said to also have launched a manhunt...

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18Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Group urges AEPB to provide receptacles in parks

The Centre for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD) has called on Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) to provide waste disposable bins in FCT motor parks and other public spaces to ensure healthy environment. The Operation Officer, Mr Olabode Afurewaju, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that such facility would ensure protection and improvement of air, water, land, forest and wildlife of FCT ecology. According to him, AEPB is saddled with the responsibility of preserving and restoring all ecological processes to impact status for the preservation of biodiversity. Afurewaju said municipal liquid and solid waste collections and disposal/sanitation management services, including connections of plots to the central sewer line, are among the service...

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18Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Lagos To Assist Immigration In Easing Passport Processing

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated its administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Immigration Service in its efforts to ease passport processing, visa issuance and ensure proper documentation of migrants. Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government would collaborate with the NIS to address issues confronting the NIS. These, he said, included the provision of land for staff residence and passport offices, furniture for offices and a good working environment for staff, to make the federal agency more effective in meeting the needs of Lagosians and Nigerians. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Friday when the leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service, led by its Acting Comptroller General, Caroline Adepoju, paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, I...

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18Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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DSS Uncovers Plot By Loyalists Of Emefiele To Embark On ‘Campaign Of Calumny’ Against Tinubu’s Govt.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele. According to it, such groups intend to gather at different points in Abuja and Lagos in the coming week with placards depicting the Service and Government in bad light as well as calling for the immediate release of Emefiele. "The Service is, therefore, aware of a cheap propaganda aimed at demotivating and distracting it from professionally executing the onerous responsibilities assigned to it." "It has also noted the misleading commentaries, speculative narratives, storylines and videos being circulated in the social media by uninformed parties, critics and/or desperadoes. It is ...

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17Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Suspected Human Trafficking Syndicate Busted In Abuja Sting Operation

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested two suspects in Abuja over alleged human trafficking. The suspects are Awulonu Franklin and Joseph Ukaluo. The agency’s director-general, Fatima Waziri-Azi, disclosed on Friday that officers of the agency busted the trafficking syndicate on June 9 at about 11:00 a.m. She said the suspects are part of a syndicate that specialises in moving young female Nigerians between 16 to 26 to India for sexual exploitation and possible organ harvesting. Ms Waziri-Azi said a sting operation was conducted after several days of undercover activity by operatives of the agency. She said two female victims between 16 and 22 were rescued just as they were taken to the embassy. The DG disclosed that the s...

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17Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANTS set to inaugurate modern abattoir in Abuja

By Ikenna Uwadileke The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), has concluded arrangements to inaugurate its modern small scale abattoir in Giri, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The National President of NANTS, Dr Ken Ukaoha said this on Friday at a capacity building programme on Integrated Modern Abattoir Practices, Standards and Meat Health Safety Regulations organised by the association. Ukaoha said that the two-day training for 40 prospective workers at the facility was to ensure best practices on meat hygiene, handling, processing, preservation, package and logistics. According to him, the need to modernise the traditional method of meat slaughtering and processing by subjecting the entire process under hygienic conditions had hit...

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16Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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NIS Boss Declares State Of Emergency On Passport Issuance

The acting comptroller general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, on Friday, announced a state of emergency on passport issuance. Ms Adepoju said during her working visit to Lagos that there was an urgent need to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports. In a statement by NIS spokesman Tony Akuneme said the acting immigration chief inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa on Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The NIS boss used the event to announce a comprehensive plan of action to tackle the issues effectively. She said the facility was a demonstration of the NIS’ commitment to improving the overall travel experience for visitors entering Nigeria. According to her, the state of emergency d...

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16Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Global Fund approved $1 billion for Nigeria to fight TB, malaria-Official

The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has approved $1 billion to fight against the Tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV in Nigeria in the next three years. Willie Bassey, Director Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Bassey said Jean-Thomas Nouboussi, the Country Portfolio Manager in Nigeria, said this when Global Fund team, led by Ayo Ipinmoye, Acting Chairman of Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism for Nigeria, visited the SGF, George Akume, in his office. “The Global Fund has approved about $1 billion for Nigeria as part of its grant to assist the country in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and HIV/AIDS for the next three years with the implemen...

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16Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CODO urges FG to improve response to UN recommendations on disabilities’ rights

Participants at the validation meeting of stakeholders on the draft report for presentation to the UN periodic review on human rights by Coalition of Disability Organisations (CODO) on Tuesday in Abuja. By Ikenna Uwadileke The Coalition of Disability Organisations (CODO), on Tuesday in Abuja appealed to the Federal Government to scale up response to UN recommendations on the protection of rights of persons with disabilities (PWD). Mr David Anyaele, Convener of CODO, made the appeal at the validation meeting of stakeholders on the draft report for presentation to the UN periodic review on human rights. Anyaele, who commended the Federal Government for signing the Disability Bill into law and establishing the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, emphasized the need...

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15Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Institute of Project Managers: I remain authentic President, Chairman of governing council-Okworonkwo

Dr Victoria Okoronkwo, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria ( CIPMN) says, she remain the authentic and legal President of the Institute. Okoronkwo made this know at a media conference with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. This came after some of the members of the Institute, led by Dr. Jamilu Yankwashi organised an election which has been confirmed to be illegal. "He then enthroned himself as President and Chairman, Governing Council of the Institute. This is absolutely illegal, null and void. ""Yankwashi and his cohorts were contemptuous of a court judgement. "The election was null and void. Less than 30 members cannot override the decision of the court and that of over 500 members of the Institute. "The...

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15Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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‘Japa’: Reps Reject Motion Seeking To Ban Nigerians from Leaving Country

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare the emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “japa” syndrome as a national emergency. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue) who was based in the United Kingdom before becoming a lawmaker in Nigeria during plenary. Presenting the motion, Mr Agbese said statistics from the Nigerian economic summit, showed that a growing number of young Nigerians were relocating abroad. He said the recent reports by African Polling Institute indicated that 69 per cent of young people would opt to relocate if given the chance. He said there was a 40 per cent increase in the number of young Nigerians leaving the nation compared to the number captured in 2019, as the United Nations ...

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14Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Suspends Bawa As EFCC Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). President Tinubu gave the approval for Bawa’s suspension on Wednesday to allow for a proper investigation into his conduct while in office. Bawa has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the director, operations in the commission, who will oversee the affairs of the office of the chairman of the commission pending the conclusion of the investigation.

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14Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Reps Declare Gbajabiamila’s Seat Vacant After Resignation

Following the resignation of Femi Gbajabiamila as the lawmaker representing Surulere Lagos Constituency, the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared his seat vacant. The declaration followed Mr Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation in Abuja on Wednesday at the plenary under personal explanation. We have today declared the seat of Surulere Lagos Constituency vacant following the resignation of Gbajabiamila,“ said Mr Abbas after receiving the letter and reading it to members. Mr Gbajabiamila, the former speaker of the house, said in his letter of resignation addressed to his successor that he would be taking up a new role as the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu. The immediate past speaker further said he would cease to be a 10th House of...

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14Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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APC ASSOCIATION OF EX-COUNCILORS & POLITICAL APPOINTEES commends appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Nigeria SENATE PRESIDENT

By Gami Tadanyigbe The APC Association of EX-Councilors and Political Appointees of Nigeria has noted in their Press release that Jubilations are rocking the nation as His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio emerged President of the Nigerian 10th Senate in a fiercely contested Election. Receiving the news with overwhelming joy and happiness, the National Executive of the Association Headed by Hon . Yussuff Dabo, thank Nigerians, particularly Distinguished Senators who supported and voted for Senator Akpabio to emerge victorious in the election. He went further to assure Nigerians that Akpabio choice was the wisest and better choice for our country's stability and development. In his words, "Senator Godswill Akpabio is unarguably a great Nigerian with impeccable integrity charact...

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14Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Flamzy releases video for new single ‘Ene’

Nigerian Fast rising gospel artiste, Igho Gabriel Junior, also known as ‘Flamzy’ has released a video for his new single titled ‘Ene’. Flamzy in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, said the song ‘Ene’ is a special love song that captured the journey of his true love to his heart throb. According to the Benue born artiste, the music video with the posture of the true nature of love and loyalty is currently trending across all social media platforms. He said the video for the single ‘Ene’ which could be watched on https://youtu.be/a8zxOZ5h1lE is a must-watch. NAN reports that his extraordinary feats in the music world is impacted with grace for unusual exploit. Flamzy came to limelight in 2013, when he released his first song titled: Takara...

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14Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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10th NASS: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Congratulates Akpabio, Abass, Others

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has congratulated Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abass on their emergence as Senate President and House of Representatives Speaker, respectively. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, expressed his felicitation in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Tuesday in Ilorin. Governor AbdulRazaq also congratulated senators Jibrin Barau and Benjamin Kalu on their emergence as Deputy Senate President and Deputy Speaker, respectively. “The popular choices of the new Senate President and the Rt. Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives as well as their deputies underscored the confidence that their colleagues reposed in them and their abilities to work in harmony with the other arms o...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Senator Ireti promises inclusive governance, prioritize Indigenous interest 

By Gami Tadanyigbe  Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Senator elect of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Labour Party (LP) has promised an inclusive governance and prioritize the interest of the indigenes as she resumes work in the office.  The FCT Senator made the promise in an interview with newsmen during her inauguration ceremony as FCT Senator held in Abuja on Tuesday.  According to Ireti, she is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in the governance structure, adding that both soft and hard infrastructure would receive adequate attention. "I am bringing goodwill, sincerity, and effective representation in the FCT. I want to make a difference to the lives of the residents of the FCT. "My agenda is to go back to the blackbo...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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17yr Old wife Arrested For Pouring Hot water on a lady for Dating Her husband

The police in Bauchi State said it has apprehended Fatima Muhammad Sani, a 17-year-old housewife, for working in cahoots with her 15-year-old sister to pour hot water on a girl who she claimed was having an affair with her husband. According to SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the spokesperson for the command, the sisters induced Sa'adatu Abdurrahman Lima, aged 19, to a residence where they physically assaulted and scalded her with hot water. "On 10/6/2023 at about 1400hrs Police detectives attached to 'C Police Divisional headquarters, Bauchi Metropolitan acted on the information available at their disposal that on the same date at about 1307hrs one Sa'adatu Abdurrahman Liman 'f' aged 19yrs of behind old airport, Bauchi was deceitfully brought into a house situated at Gida Dubu area of Bau...

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13Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Akeredolu Writes House To Transmit Power To Deputy Over Ill Health

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has formally written to notify the State House of Assembly that he is on leave and that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should act as governor. The Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, in a statement, said Mr Akeredolu embarked on the 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June and that he will be away until 6th July. According to the letter, the leave will extend to the 6th of July due to public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th June. “The Governor, who had directed his Deputy, Hon.Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away, has assured of his resumption on the 6th of July, 2023,” the statement said. The Speaker described the governor as a lover of peace and an apostle of ...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ECDA President, Abuluya attends 10th National Assembly inauguration, hails Sen. Akwashiki on people’s oriented projects

"•••• You are the first Senator to break the long time jinx of nobody going to the red chamber twice in Nasarawa North, says Abuluya Mr Mandy David Abuluya, the President Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA), Worldwide, has commended Sen. Godiya Akwashiki ( Nasarawa North) of initiating good policies and projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of Nasarawa North senatorial district and other Nigerians. Abuluya, who is the Founder, Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga gave the commendation during the reception in honour of Sen. Godiya Akwashiki after his inauguration as Senator of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja today. The Nacabs proprietor, said that he was proud to identify with Akwashiki due to his purposeful and quality representation at the Nation...

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