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Former Governor Demands Death Penalty For Killers Of Security Officers

Former Governor Demands Death Penalty For Killers Of Security Officers

Former Governor Demands Dëåth Penalty For Killers Of Security Officers Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has called for the death penalty for anyone who kills a security personnel, emphasizing the need for strong deterrents to curb the alarming rate of attacks on military and paramilitary officers. His statement follows reports that at least 229 police officers have been killed in the past 22 months by criminals, including terrorists, bandits, and gunmen. Aliyu made the recommendation on Saturday during the graduation ceremony of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja, an…
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Economy: President Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Better Days Ahead

Economy: President Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Better Days Ahead

Economy: Better Days Ahead – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians President Bola Tinubu is confident of an economic rebound and is asking Nigerians to keep faith in his administration’s reforms. Inflation levels in Nigeria have reached new highs, pushing the cost of basic commodities beyond millions of persons in Africa’s most populous nation. But at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, President Tinubu said the future looks bright for Nigeria. The president who was represented by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu acknowledged the difficulties but said…
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COVID Variant XEC: FGN Responds To Reports Of It In Nigeria

COVID Variant XEC: FGN Responds To Reports Of It In Nigeria

FG Reveals Important Update On Reports Of COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria The Federal Government has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant XEC has not been detected in Nigeria, dispelling recent rumors and fears circulating on social media. In a statement released on Saturday, Mr. Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the importance of addressing misinformation regarding the resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. He referred to a letter dated December 5, 2024, with the reference number DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46, which erroneously implied the presence of the variant in Nigeria. “While…
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Governor Alex Otti Attends The 36th Convocation Ceremony Of Federal University Of Technology Owerri (FUTO)

Governor Alex Otti Attends The 36th Convocation Ceremony Of Federal University Of Technology Owerri (FUTO)

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI ATTENDS THE 36TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (FUTO). Earlier today, 7th December, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti honoured the invitation of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, as they attended the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the foremost University of Technology in South Eastern Nigeria. The wife of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, and the Borno State Governor, His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Zulum were conferred with Honorary Doctorate…
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Nigeria Recorded N5.81 Trillion Trade Surplus In Q3 – National Bureau Of Statistics

Nigeria Recorded N5.81 Trillion Trade Surplus In Q3 – National Bureau Of Statistics

Nigeria Recorded N5.81 Trillion Trade Surplus In Q3 Nigeria has recorded a trade surplus of N5.81tn in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a remarkable rise in export earnings, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics. However, the surplus recorded in Q3 2024 is far lower than the N6.95tn trade surplus recorded in the previous quarter. The NBS in its foreign trade statistics report on Friday noted that Nigeria’s merchandise trade for the Q3 2024 was a total value of N35.16tn, marking an 81.35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023 and a…
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Sultan Of Sokoto Led – NSCIA Asked FGN To Revoke Oyedepo Airstrip Licence

Sultan Of Sokoto Led – NSCIA Asked FGN To Revoke Oyedepo Airstrip Licence

Sultan Of Sokoto Led-NSCIA Asks FG To Revoke Oyedepo Airstrip Licence The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked the Federal Government to revoke the airstrip licence given to the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo. The council’s call is contained in a communique issued at the end of the 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose Committee (EGPC) held at the Abuja National Mosque. In October, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), announced the granting of the licence to the Living Faith Church for the construction…
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Nigeria First Lady Gives N50 Million To Best Female Varsity Graduates

Nigeria First Lady Gives N50 Million To Best Female Varsity Graduates

Best Female Varsity Graduates Receive N50 Million From First Lady Best graduating female students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University would be receiving N50 million as an endowment fund from Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Tinubu made the declaration on Friday, December 6, at the 15th convocation ceremony of the university in Ekiti State. Represented by the First Lady of the State, Olayemi Oyebanji, Nigeria’s number one woman she the donation was made in support of education in Nigeria. Tinubu who also received a honorary doctorate at the event said, “Today in my pursuit and support of education, I hereby donate…
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President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For NUC, 3 Others

President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For NUC, 3 Others

President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For NUC, 3 Others President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Friday. Tinubu appointed Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, a visiting professor at the NUC, as the organisation’s Executive Secretary. Ribadu is an expert in veterinary reproduction and has served as Vice Chancellor of the Federal…
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President Tinubu Appoints New Nominees For South East, North West Development Commissions

President Tinubu Appoints New Nominees For South East, North West Development Commissions

Tinubu Appoints New Nominees For North West, South East Development Commissions President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a revised list of nominees for the Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate, along with nominations for the South East Development Commission (SEDC), as part of his commitment to regional development. The revised NWDC list names Alhaji Lawal Samai’la Abdullahi as the new chairman, replacing Ambassador Haruna Ginsau. Other changes include the replacement of Senator Tijani Yahaya Kaura and Hon. Abdulkadir S. Usman with Ja’afar Abubakar Sadeeq and Yahaya Aminu Abdulhadi. Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji retains his…
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NNPC Shuns Local Market, Begins Export Of Petrol From Port Harcourt Refinery To Dubai

NNPC Shuns Local Market, Begins Export Of Petrol From Port Harcourt Refinery To Dubai

NNPC Shuns Local Market, Begins Export Of Petrol From Port Harcourt Refinery To Dubai The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has begun the export of petrol from the Port Harcourt Refinery to Dubai, shunning the local market. The Port Harcourt Refinery which began operations in November following rehabilitation shipped its first export of petroleum products to Dubai, with the company expected to load the cargo onboard the Wonder Star MR1 ship in the coming days. The ship will load 15,000 metric tons of the product, which translates to about 13.6 million litres. It is understood that the sulfur content of…
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