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Sep

2024

Fire Guts Katsina State Government House

Fire Guts Katsina Government House There is a fire outbreak at the Katsina State Government House in Katsina, the capital city of the state. The fire has gutted a section of the complex. The Chamber is attached to the office where the Governor meets important personalities. However, the root cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but efforts are underway to extinguish it.

Sep

2024

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Amnesty International Reacts As Mass Trial Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters Begin In Abuja, Kano, Kaduna Today

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

Mass Trial Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters Begins In Abuja, Kano, Kaduna Today; AI Reacts Amnesty International Nigeria, has condemned the mass trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters. The trial will begin in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna today. Recall that a good number of protesters were arrested by security agents during the hunger/ hardship protests in August, 2024. Condemning their mass trial in a statement on its X platform on Monday, AI said: “Amnesty International condemns the sham trial of the protesters even before it began, and calls for an end to these endless bizarre attempts to deprive people of the right to peaceful…

Sep

2024

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FGN Announces Application For 2024/2025 Commonwealth Fully Funded Scholarships

Education, FGN, News Flash

FG Announces Application For 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarships (Fully Funded) The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the application period for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The scholarships, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), aim to support talented individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online, with the application period running from September 10 to October 15, 2024. According to information provided by the Federal Ministry of Education official X page, potential applicants can access detailed guidelines…

Sep

2024

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A Tribute To A Legendary Leader: Happy 84th Birthday To General Senator Ikesom Omar Sanda Nwachukwu(Rtd) – By Amb. Dr. Osita Offor

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events

A Tribute to a Legendary Leader: Happy 84th Birthday to General Senator Ikesom Omar Sanda Nwachukwu (Rtd)" "To the one and only, His Excellency General Senator Ikesom Omar Sanda Nwachukwu (Rtd), I, Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander", President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots, extend my warmest and most sincere felicitations on your 84th birthday! Sir, your life is a shining example of dedication, service, and leadership. Your numerous achievements and contributions to Nigeria are a testament to your unwavering commitment to the betterment of our nation. Your legacy is a beacon of hope and inspiration to many, and…

Sep

2024

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Police Service Commission Promotes 31 To DCPs, 505 CSP

News Flash, Security

Police Service Commission Promotes 31 To DCPs, 505 CSPs The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police. This comes two days after 684 senior police officers were elevated to various ranks. A statement on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, said the promoted officers are, “The Area Commander of Kabba in Kogi, Godspower Origho; Coordinator BPU, Sokoto State Command, Abubakar Ibrahim; Department of Operations, Cross Rivers State Command, Kabiru Ibrahim; Department of Operations, Enugu State Command, Ochiabutor Ejike; Area Commander Kafanchan, Danladi Ibrahim and, Department of Operations, Ondo…

Sep

2024

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Obi, Gov Otti Attended Thanksgiving Outing Service Of The Late Mother’s Of Atedo Peterside

News Flash, Obituary

Earlier today, September 1st, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, alongside His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, attended the Thanksgiving/Outing Service by the Family of late Princess Pat Ricia Gboloba Awunne Peterside (Nee Bob-Manuel) at St. Paul's Church, Opobo-Town Rivers State. Late Patricia Gboloba Awunne Peterside, mother of the founder of STANBIC IBTC Bank PLC, ANAP Business Jets Limited, and ANAP Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside, CON, who died at age 99, was buried on 24th August 2024. Speaking during the Thanksgiving/Outing Service, Governor Otti described Mr. Atedo Peterside as a senior friend, mentor, brother and man who represents everything good in…

Sep

2024

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Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Plus US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel

Crime, International, News Flash, World News

Israel Recovers Bodies Of 6 Hostages, Including US Citizen In Hamas Tunnel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive. In a tweet on Sunday, IDF named the victims as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danin. Goldberg-Polin was a California native who was taken at gunpoint at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023 — the day Hamas launched the surprise attack on Israel. Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesperson, said the hostages were “brutally murdered by…

Sep

2024

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Bandits Raze Abandoned Army Armored Vehicles Stuck In Mud

Crime, News Flash, Security

Bandits Raze Abandoned Nigerian Army Armoured Vehicles Stuck In Mud A video has emerged of a jubilant terrorism kingpin, Bello Turji, and his armed bandits celebrating “victory” over the Nigerian military after burning down two Mines Resistant Armour Personnel (MRAP) vehicles stuck in the mud. Soldiers abandoned the vehicles during an operation in the troubled Zamfara State in the country’s North-west region. In the video, Mr Turji and his lieutenants are celebrating with victory slogans. “Bello Turji has seized two trucks. Nigerian Army Bello Turji is coming for you, Insha Allah, if you don’t allow peace to reign. We are…

Sep

2024

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Belema Oil Unveils It’s New CEO, CFO As Jack-Rich Focuses On Developing Fintech…

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas

BELEMAOIL UNVEILS ITS NEW CEO, CFO as Jack-Rich focuses on developing Fintech to promote financial inclusion for massive economic boom. The Founder and President of Belemaoil Producing Limited Tein T.S. Jack-Rich says the company is on a threshold of rapid recovery, transformational growth, and industrial boom to realize its shared vision and deliver superior value to shareholders. Jack-Rich stated this at a meeting of the Board of Directors and Management Staff of Belemaoil to formally unveil the company’s new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ahmadu Sambo as well as its new Chief Finance Officer, Emmanuel Onos. He said the two appointees…

Sep

2024

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Ahmad Lawan Was Buhari’s Choice Of A Successor; He Never Liked Tinubu – Sule Lamido

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Buhari Wanted Ahmad Lawan To Succeed Him; He Never Liked Tinubu – Sule Lamido Sule Lamido, an ex-governor of Jigawa, says former President Muhammadu never wanted Bola Tinubu to be his successor. Lamido said Buhari wanted Ahmad Lawan, a former senate president, to succeed him. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Lamido said Buhari was “naive and absurd” in his political calculation, adding that the former president wanted a northern successor after he had spent eight years. The former governor said Buhari did not trust his vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, to succeed him. “Prior to the convention, he (Tinubu) was…