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Kidnapping: Katsina imposes curfew on use of motorcycles, tricycles
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has signed an Executive Order prohibiting the use of motorcycles and tricycles between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. across the state. The state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Alhaji Ahmed El-Marzuq, who announced this on Wednesday in Katsina, said the dusk-to-dawn curfew takes effect from Jan. 20. He explained that motorcycles and tricycles will be...
Suspended Edo Attorney-General Dismisses Corruption Claims
Samson Osagie, the suspended Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Edo State, has denied financial violations. Osagie was suspended on Wednesday alongside the Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, for alleged official and financial infractions. In a letter dated February 5, 2025, and signed by Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, Governor Monday Okpehbolo,...
Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria Bids Farewell To Retiring Moderator, Most Rev. Eze Umahi
The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN), Niger Delta Synod, is set to honor its outgoing Moderator, Most Rev. Eze Umahi (JP), as he retires from active service in August 2024. A send-off ceremony has been scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Okoro-nu-odo Parish, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Most Rev. Umahi, who has...
Court Orders CBN To Pay MRA N1m For Denial Of Information
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been ordered by the Federal High Court in Abuja to pay MEDIA Rights Agenda, MRA, N1 million in damages for improperly denying access to information, the organization stated yesterday. In a statement, the organization said that the court also ordered the apex bank to provide all the details it had requested in a...
FG Suspends Online Application Recruitment Into Paramilitary Services
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB) has suspended online recruitment for job applicants in any of the paramilitary agencies until July 21. In a statement on Thursday, the Secretary to the Board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, said that the temporary suspension was to optimise the efficiency of the recruitment portal https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng. “This development will ensure that the...
NCAA Issues Warning To Airlines Over Deportation Of Nigerian Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warning to foreign airlines regarding the growing number of grievances from travellers who are taken part way to their destinations only to be sent back to Nigeria. The NCAA condemned the practice, emphasizing that it has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of Nigeria’s aviation industry. The NCAA’s Director...
Avoid Nepotistic Appointments Buhari, Shehu Sani Tells Tinubu
A federal lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the Eighth National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise competence in his appointments. Sani, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, cautioned the President not to make the mistake of his immediate predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. The former lawmaker said during Buhari’s eight-year administration between May...
Hon. Obi Aguocha Bags Personality Of The Year Award
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha has been nominated for award as Personality of the Year (security) in the upcoming 5th edition of the forthcoming 2023 Leadership Excellence Awards. This is in recognition of his outstanding performance in national security management, tremendous contribution to nation building and selfless service to humanity, a nomination...
Ethics, Values Collapsing In Nigeria — Anyaoku
Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku at the weekend said ethics and values have generally collapsed in the Nigerian society. He said despite this, some Nigerians have distinguished themselves to become role models in their fields. The elder statesman spoke in Lagos during the 27th anniversary and the Great Nigerian Awards, 2024 organised by Hallmarks of Labour Foundation where 12...
“Nigeria’s Has Low Tax Collection Rate” – Bill Gates
Bill Gates opines that Nigeria has low tax collection rates, which makes it difficult to finance vital sectors like health and education. Gates made these remarks on Tuesday during Nutrivision 2024, a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition held in Abuja. The Cable reports that Gates spoke while responding to a question on potential financing mechanisms for large-scale public health interventions. “Over time,...
