The Zamfara State government has assured that it will give its total support to the ongoing battle against banditry in the state especially on the Gusau – Funtua highway. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Mani Mumuni, while speaking to journalists at the Government House in Gusau, said the state, especially the Gusau Funtua axis has become very dangerous due to constant bandits’ attacks. He pleaded with the military to provide a means of solving the problem, saying that travellers are not comfortable moving along the highway anymore. “Most of the businessmen go to Kaduna and Nano to…
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Primary School Teachers in Delta State have called on the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to stop what they described as obnoxious policies and oppressive methods of extortion from teachers by the executives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Delta State wing. They raised an alarm over what they described as an oppressive imposition and illegal deduction of N5,000 each from their salaries for the production of an identity card. The teachers in their numbers, accused the executives of the state NUT of ill-treatment, contrary to the treatment of their counterparts in the secondary school. In a circular letter…
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Board over the death of its staff in the helicopter crash that occurred on the coast of Bonny Finima in Port-Harcourt. The President has also reached out to comfort the families and loved ones of the NNPC staff and crew members who tragically lost their lives in the helicopter incident on Thursday, October 24. In a heartfelt condolence message shared by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed his “deepest sympathies” to those grieving. He said, “President Tinubu Commiserates…
Former Manchester United Midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has claimed that manager Erik ten Hag is ‘worried’ about Rasmus Hojlund’s workload ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United this weekend. Hargreaves spoke after Man United’s Europa League 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce on Thursday. The Denmark international featured in the Europa League clash as he came off the bench to replace Joshua Zirkzee in the second half. Speaking on TNT Sports, the former England midfielder said: “He [Ten Hag] is worried about Hojlund and his minutes, he knows he needs him for West Ham at the weekend. “It was a…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would have gotten a third term in office if he wanted. Obasanjo said his decision not to run for a third term was because he never wanted it. Speaking with News Central TV on Thursday, the former president said some ex-governors in his administration also wanted a third term. He said the governors were waiting for him to make the first move before they pushed for their third term ambition. According to Obasanjo: “If I had wanted a third term, I would have gotten it. I didn’t want a third term. I know…
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports of ill-funding and meagre allocation to its divisions, pointing out that the reports are false and misleading. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, maintained that Divisional Police Officers receive statutory funding based on established allocations from the Federal allocation coupled with support from their respective State Governments. “Contrary to the published report that Divisional Headquarters receive no budgetary allocation and that officers rely solely on unofficial sources of funds for operations, including bail payments, the Police Authority maintains that Divisional Police Officers receive statutory funding based on…
Activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday, accused former President Muhammadu Buhari of heading an administration of scammers. Sowore was reacting to the disappearance of E-Naira which was launched by Buhari’s administration. In October 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria launched the digital currency, e-Naira to coincide with Nigeria’s independence anniversary. Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele had assured that the advantages of the Central Bank Digital Currency, CBDC, are enormous. The apex bank chief urged Nigerians to embrace the e-Naira and explained it is safer than cryptocurrencies. Reacting to the disappearance, Sowore said e-Naira has been replaced with T-pain, a term used…
Organisers of the Idoma International Carnival have announced the theme and date for the 2024 edition, of the fiesta. This year’s event with the theme, “The Rhythm of Our Heritage,” slated for December 23 – 26, 2024 in Otukpo, Benue State, promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the rich cultural tapestry and heritage of the Idoma people. Now in its 12 year, the Idoma International Carnival, dubbed the largest street party in the north of the Niger, has become a beacon of cultural pride and unity, drawing participants and attendees from across Nigeria and around the globe. The 2024…
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to restructure his cabinet, describing the move as long overdue. Nwauju has consistently advocated for a cabinet reshuffle, including the merging of the Ministry of Police Affairs with the Ministry of Interior, aligning with the Steve Oronsaye report on restructuring government agencies to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. He praised the President for heeding Nigerians’ calls to retain Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Minister of Interior, recognizing Tunji-Ojo’s transformative leadership and achievements within the Ministry. Nwauju highlighted that correctional centres nationwide…
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has admitted that Police Public Relations Officers across the country are not living up to expectations in reacting to crimes. This confirms complaints by journalists about the PPROs ignoring calls and messages when contacted over crimes and other unwanted occurrences within their various terrains. Adejobi was reacting to a comment by an X user, @Soj43768211, who urged the Force PRO to “talk to your guys at the local level to treat all issues with honesty”. The comment followed an incident between a driver and a passenger, who were engaged in a physical fight…