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Five Prisoners Recaptured After Kogi Jail Break
Following a security breach on Monday morning, the Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the recapture of five of the 12 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State The NCoS spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, the escape occurred when a group of inmates manipulated padlocks in...
South East Youth Leaders Criticize FG, Call For Nationwide Protest Over Fuel Hike
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has called for a nationwide protest against the recent upward review of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also called petrol. The call was a sequel to the abrupt increase in the fuel price from N537 to N620 in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and other parts of the nation. A...
Tinubu Took Bold Step In Removing Fuel Subsidy — Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, particularly as the president undertakes what he described as “difficult but courageous and necessary economic decisions” to restore Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Governor Otti commended Tinubu’s bold move to end the fuel subsidy, stating it...
I Can’t Resign Because Of Jailbreaks, Says Aregbesola
Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola yesterday said the recent frequent jailbreaks across the country will not be a good reason for him to resign his position as minister. Aregbesola said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the week’s virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Aregbesola explained that the jailbreaks...
How Moses Bliss & British Lawyer Fiancée Met On Instagram
Spotlite Nation boss, Minister Moses Bliss has engaged his girlfriend in an elegant style in London, the United Kingdom. The ‘Daddy-wey-dey-pamper’ crooner made this in a video post on social media on Friday, January 19. Read also: Moses Bliss Engages Ghanaian Girlfriend In Grand Style Interestingly, Moses Bliss met his soon-to-be wife on Instagram where the electrifying love story started, his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi...
Nnamdi Kanu Heads To Appeal Court, Challenges Jurisdiction Of Abuja FHC
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday headed to the Abuja Division of the Appeal Court over the decision of the Abuja Federal High Court (FHC) refusing his application challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain his trial. The appeal document, referenced as Charge No. FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, states as follows: "Appellant being dissatisfied with the Ruling...
Governor Otti Lauded For New Pail Loader Caterpillar Acquisition, Boosting Environmental Cleanliness
The Deputy General Manager of ASEPA Umuahia Zone, Mr. Ambrose Jonah, has praised Governor Alex Chioma Otti for providing a new Pail Loader Caterpillar to enhance environmental cleanliness in the state. Speaking to the media, Mr. Jonah highlighted the machine's role in addressing unauthorized dumping sites within the Umuahia Zone. The equipment is expected to significantly improve the agency's efficiency...
Don’t Threaten Nigeria’s Integrity – COAS Warns IPOB, ESN
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Eastern Security Network, ESN, and other separatist groups have been warned against threatening the integrity of Nigeria. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, warned that IPOB, ESN, or any other group or individuals have no constitutional backing to threaten Nigeria’s integrity. READ ALSO: Orji Kalu Wife’s Death Traumatic, Harrowing – Senate President Yahaya...
FCTA Impounds 69 Vehicles In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday impounded 69 vehicles for various offences as part of its continued efforts to make Abuja city safe and clean. The vehicles were impounded by the FCT combined Security Task Force at different locations in the federal capital, Abuja. Mr Abdulatef Bello, Director FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), said that the seizures...
Increase In electricity Tariffs Daylight Robbery – Kogi NLC
The Kogi State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Gabriel Amari, has said the increase in electricity tariffs by the federal government is a daylight robbery on Nigerians. Comrade Amari stated this on Monday when organised labour stormed the office of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Lokoja. The NLC Chairman appealed to the government to reverse the electricity tariffs, stressing...
