The Managing Director of the National Island Waterways Authority, NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, has stated that deploying its river marshals to monitor boat operators will go a long way in curtailing incessant boat mishaps on the waterways in the country. He stated this during a sympathy visit and presentation of 300 life jackets at Gbajibo, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, following the boat accident that occurred in the area and urged boat owners to adhere to water transportation codes and regulations to ensure safety for everyone travelling on the waterways. He also stated that the recent tragic boat mishap…
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The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has charged stakeholders to collaborate and ensure that Nigeria Police Academy admission processes are transparent, fair, and aligned with the values of the academy. He made this statement during a stakeholders meeting on Admission for Regular Course 11 2024/2025 Academy Session of the Nigeria Police Academy held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs in Abuja. The Minister pointed out that this year admission will face new challenges and expectations and the integrity of the admissions process must be safeguarded, as it reflects the commitment to nurturing the very best…
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu, senators, and state governors should make sacrifices. Sani said leaders should make sacrifices to move Nigeria forward in the face of the prevailing hardship facing the country. He spoke at the 64th Baptist Ministers Conference in Kaduna. The former lawmaker also highlighted the severe impact of fuel price hikes on Nigerians’ daily lives. He stressed that while transformation comes with sacrifices, it should not be borne solely by the poor. Sani urged leaders in power to set an example by making personal sacrifices. “We are a nation of…
The Nigerian Senate has demanded compliance with the Supreme Court decision on local government council autonomy. Senator Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North senatorial district, introduced the motion, but the chamber went into executive session to discuss the motion. After the executive session, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, urged senators to uphold the two prayers as raised in the motion Barau said: “Mr. President, based on the deliberation that was made by this August Senate in the just concluded executive session, I stand to move on behalf of this Senate for the approval of two prayers in respect of…
The Executive Chairman of the Taraba State Internal Revenue Service, Brig Gen Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa (retd), has urged youths to remain law-abiding and collaborate with the government in safeguarding the environment from illegal mining activities. Faransa, who doubles as the chairman of the Special Task Force on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation, stated this on Wednesday during an engagement meeting with the Jalingo local government council task force team. While emphasising the importance of collective responsibility in protecting the state’s natural resources, he reiterated the need to stop illegal mining and deforestation in the entire state. Highlighting…
A 33-year-old suspect identified as Oghenetega has been arrested in Ogorode, Sapele town, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspect, alleged to be an armed robber, kidnapper and cultist, was arrested on September 17, 2024, following reported cases of kidnapping and armed robbery along the Warri-Sapele axis. Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the report in a statement, said: “An intensive follow-up on the cases of kidnapping and armed robbery reported along the Warri-Sapele axis on 17th September 2024 at about 2 pm, operatives of CP-SAT acting on intelligence stormed Ogorode in…
Two Nigerian referees have been selected to officiate at the upcoming WAFU B U-20 Championship. Abdusalam Kazzim is a centre referee, while Mahmoud Yakubu is an assistant referee. The Flying Eagles are among the seven countries that will participate in the competition. The defending champions are drawn in Group B with Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire. Hosts Togo will battle Ghana, Benin Republic and Niger Republic in Group A. The competition will run from October 17 to 31. WAFU U-20 Championship: 2 Nigerian referees to officiate in Togo
Bashir Ahmad, an ex-aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, in a veiled criticism against President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the biting economic hardship in the country, has said that many Nigerians are struggling silently. Ahmad wrote on X: “Truly, many people are struggling silently in these times of critical economic hardship. They shouldn’t have to beg or show their need for our support. Let’s extend a helping hand to as many people as we can, even when they don’t ask for it. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Encourage those in your circle to also do the…
The naira depreciated significantly against the dollar at the foreign exchange market as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) for the umpteenth time. FMDQ data showed that the naira weakened to N1625.13 per dollar on Wednesday from N1561.76 exchanged on Tuesday. This represents an N63.37 depreciation. Naira depreciation on Wednesday comes after the currency gained N73.39 against the dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1895 per dollar on Wednesday from N1780 on the black market. This comes as FX’s daily transaction turnover decreased to $170.60 million on Wednesday…
Police in Delta State have arrested a robbery suspect who is allegedly involved in kidnapping. The suspect, Timothy Ochuko, 42, was arrested on October 5, 2024, by the operatives of CP-SAT led by ASP Julius Robinson. Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement which stated: “Consequently, on October 7, 2024, at about 4:35 pm, acting on the suspect statement, the N500,000 was recovered from the suspect’s account, which was part of his share of N1,100, 000 from the N4,000,000 collected as ransom from a victim (name withheld) whom they kidnapped on…