Category: News
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Reps to Host National Dialogue on Security, State Police Next Week
From Lateef Taiwo The House of Representatives has concluded necessary arrangement in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, PLAC, and the United Nations Development Programme,UNDP, among others to convene a One-Day National Dialogue on Security and State Police in Abuja next week. This was contained in a statement signed by the House of…
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NCAA Takes Action: Private Jet Operators Suspended for Unauthorized Commercial Flights
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action by suspending the permits of three private jet operators found to be conducting commercial flights without proper authorization. The announcement came through a stern notice posted on the NCAA’s website, attributed to the Acting Director General, Captain Chris Najomo. This move follows a warning issued…
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I Have No Desire For Godfatherism, Nor Do I Interfere In Kaduna Affairs – El-rufaiFrom our Correspondent
Amid criticism of his government, the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, April 15, said he does not want to be addressed as a godfather in Kaduna, adding that he does not interfere in Kaduna politics. Speaking at a capacity-enhancement workshop for senior government officials in Borno on Monday, El-Rufai,…
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Governor Radda Appoints Falalu Bawale as Katsina New Head of ServiceFrom Lateef Taiwo
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the appointment of Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the State’s Head of Service. Bawale until his appointment as HoS was a Permanent Secretary in the Office of Katsina Head of Service. Alhaji Bawale takes over from Alhaji Usman Isyaku who retired from the state civil service after putting in 35…
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IBEDC Apologises To TCN Over Publication, Sanctions Erring Staff
From Lateef Taiwo Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has admitted that a recent publication blaming faults in Transmission Company of Nigeria,TCN’s feeders and system failure for IBEDC’s inability to deliver estimated hours of supply was a gross misrepresentation in communication by some staff. TCN had upon seeing the IBEDC’s publication issued a statement, clarifying that…
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Projects delivery in NASS as Senate , Reps move to main chambers next weekFrom Lateef Taiwo
As promised last month by Visible Construction Company Nigeria Limited, handling the renovation work of both chambers of the National Assembly , plenaries are to commence there by both the Senate and House of Representatives from 23rd of this month. Confirmation on the planned movement to the main chamber , was contained in a written…
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Recapitalization Pursuit: Major Banks Eye $3 Billion Funding in Foreign Markets
In recent developments, leading financial entities such as FBN Holdings and GTCO have unveiled plans to bolster their financial standings through fresh capital infusion. FBN Holdings, for instance, has proposed to augment its resources by seeking shareholder endorsement to secure an additional N300 billion. This initiative, as outlined in their Extraordinary General Meeting filing with…
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Blackout: Angry residents of Edo / Delta petition BEDC Management..Seek NASS Intervention, Compensation
By Our Correspondent The Electricity Supply Crisis in the Country takes worse turn, Consumers in the Edo/ Delta States may have continued to count loses in their business activities following total failure in power supply. To this end, Consumers in both states on Thursday with no fewer than over 50,000 of them have petitioned the…
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Nigeria Ranks 5th in Global Cybercrime Index
By Milcah Tanimu A recent report, hailed as the inaugural World Cybercrime Index, has positioned Nigeria as the 5th major source of cybercrime activities globally. The ranking places Nigeria behind Russia, leading the index, followed by Ukraine, China, and the United States, securing the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. The pioneering study, crafted by…
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Title: Nigerian Army Conducts Operations in Delta State: Community Members Arrested, Homes Destroyed
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in the wake of the March 14th incident that resulted in the tragic killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have conducted another operation in the neighboring community of Olota. Reports indicate that during this operation, approximately 10 individuals were apprehended and several…