Category: News
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NSA Launches Manhunt for Escaped Binance Official, Nadeem Anjarwalla
By Milcah Tanimu The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Mr. Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive manager at Binance for the African region, who has escaped from lawful custody. Zakari Mijinyawa, Head of Strategic Communication at the Office of the National Security Adviser, announced the launch…
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Customs boss seeks security agencies’ collaboration to curb trans-border crimes
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, Comptroller Faith Ojeifo, has stressed the need for a stronger inter agency collaboration among security agencies in the state. The Comptroller, who gave the admonition during his visits to various security agencies in the state, including the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police…
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Rights Group Calls for Profiling, Arrest of Sheikh Abubakar Gumi
A famous rights group, Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) has urged security agencies including the Department of State Security (DSS) to immediately profile and arrest Sheikh Abubakar Gumi for evident ties with terrorists. Gumi, a Kaduna based cleric has been vocal in his support for bandits, terrorists and has unapologetically offered to negotiate with…
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Niger Republic Reopens Land Border with Nigeria
By Milcah Tanimu In a significant move, the government of Niger Republic has officially reopened its land border with Nigeria in Konni for operational activities. This decision follows closely on the heels of the recent reopening of the Illela land border by the Nigeria Customs Service. The restoration of border operations comes after the Federal…
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President Tinubu Extends Birthday Wishes to UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu, 61
By Milcah Tanimu President Bola Tinubu conveyed warm felicitations to Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), on the occasion of his 61st birthday. The congratulatory message was shared via a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. In the statement titled, ‘President…
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“Nyesom Wike Allocates N280 Million for Scholarships to Indigent Students in Abuja”
By Milcah Tanimu FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has allocated N280.3 million to provide scholarships for 13,946 indigent students across all levels of education in Abuja. The announcement was made by Danlami Hayyo, the Mandate Secretary of the Education Secretariat, during the inauguration of the accelerated rehabilitation of 19 public schools in Gwagwalada. Mr. Hayyo emphasized…
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“Activists Advocate Women’s Inclusion in Policy Formulation Amidst Persisting Challenges”
By Milcah Tanimu Gender equality advocates are urging the implementation of gender-responsive policies to tackle the persistent challenges faced by women in the country. This call was made during a book presentation titled ‘Politics, X and Power,’ authored by Adaora Sydney-Jack, Executive Director of Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), held in Abuja on Thursday. Ms.…
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Sheikh Gumi Challenges FG’s Designation of Terrorist Financiers, Citing Legal Process
By Milcah Tanimu Renowned Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticized the Federal Government’s release of a list identifying alleged “terrorist financiers,” emphasizing the importance of due process and legal proceedings in such matters. The Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), recently disclosed a list of 15 entities purportedly involved in funding…
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Ramadan: 1,000 Kwarans benefit from ex Speaker’s multimillion naira cash palliative
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin No fewer than 1,000 Muslim faithful across the 16 local government areas of Kwara state have benefited from the millions of Naira Ramadan cash palliative initiated by Professor Ali Ahmad, former Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly. The breathtaking event was held at the Ahman Pategi GRA residence of the former…
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“Federal Government Unveils National Land Transport Policy to Transform Sector”
By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Government has announced plans to overhaul the land transport sub-sector through the implementation of the National Land Transport Policy (NLTP), marking a pivotal moment in transportation development. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, revealed this during a stakeholders’ validation forum aimed at reviewing and endorsing the draft NLTP document. Alkali emphasized…