Day: December 18, 2023

President Tinubu Issues Stern Warning to NNPCL Board: Non-Performance Unacceptable

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President Bola Tinubu has delivered a strong message to the newly inaugurated Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), cautioning that non-performance will not be tolerated during their tenure. In an inauguration ceremony held at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu stressed the importance of corporate governance and urged the Board to commence their duties promptly. He emphasized that any actions suggesting a sense of entitlement would be unacceptable, and the Board could face dissolution without prior notice if excellence in performance is not sustained. “The challenge…

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Court of Appeal Affirms Governor Fintiri’s Victory in Adamawa State Election

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In a decisive ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the re-election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as the governor of Adamawa State. The verdict comes in response to an appeal lodged by Senator Aisha Binani, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the judgment of the state governorship election petition tribunal. Following the supplementary election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner with 430,861 votes, while Senator Binani of the APC garnered 398,788 votes.…

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Police Arrest 953 Suspected Kidnappers and Armed Robbers in 10-Week Operation, Rescuing 134 Victims

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In a major crackdown on criminal activities, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, revealed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully apprehended 953 suspects, including 375 suspected kidnappers, and rescued 134 kidnap victims over the past 10 weeks. The announcement was made during the IGP’s concluding conference with strategic police managers for the year 2023 in Abuja on Monday. During the conference, IGP Egbetokun highlighted the substantial achievements of police operatives during the ten-week operation. The efforts resulted in the arrest of not only suspected kidnappers but also…

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INEC Announces Plans for Re-run and Bye-Elections in February 2024 to Fill National and State Constituency Vacancies

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed its intention to organize re-run and bye-elections in the early part of February 2024 to address vacancies in national and state constituencies nationwide. During an extraordinary consultative meeting with political parties at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of INEC, outlined the plan to conduct both re-run and bye-elections on the same day to adhere to the election schedule. Prof. Yakubu specified that the re-run elections would take place in 34 constituencies, comprising one Senatorial District,…

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House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering Vows to Drive Economic Growth Through Scientific Innovation

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The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering has committed to supporting scientific research as a catalyst for economic growth in Nigeria. Rep. Inuwa Garba, the committee’s chairman, made this pledge during the committee’s inauguration in Abuja on Monday. Garba emphasized the committee’s constitutional responsibility, emphasizing the need for diligence, accountability, and a deep understanding of the science and engineering landscape. The committee’s overarching goals include strengthening good governance, ensuring economic development and growth, and promoting environmental sustainability. Highlighting the intricate intersection of science and engineering, Garba expressed the…

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Victory Smiles Upon Those Who Anticipate Change, CAS Tells Air Component Commanders

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The Chief of Air the Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that changes in the character of warfare must be embraced by members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria if, “we are to sustain the successes being achieved in the various theatres of operation.” Quoting the renowned air power theorist, General Guilio Douhet, the CAS said, “We must embrace changes in the character of warfare because in the words of Guilio Douhet, ‘Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those…

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NDLEA arrests grandma for drugs in Lagos. Recovers South Africa-bound 1.5m opioid pills

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A multi-million-naira mansion located at K-5A/2 Road 14, Victoria Garden City (VGC) estate, Lekki area of Lagos used as clandestine laboratory for the production of methamphetamine by a convicted drug baron, Okenwa Chris Nzewi, has been forfeited to the Federal Government following his successful prosecution and conviction in court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Okenwa was arrested along with his associate, Sunny Okeh Ukah on 30th July 2022 and subsequently arraigned on four counts in charge number FHC/L/527C/2022 at the Federal High Court, Lagos. They both pleaded…

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CHRICED Flays World Bank’s Projected PMS Price of N750

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It Is imperialist policy to Destabilize Nigeria. The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) expresses its disagreement with the recent advice given by the World Bank, suggesting that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) should be set at N750 per liter. Executive Director CHRICED in statement said “We have serious concerns regarding this recommendation, and we question the motives behind it. It appears that the Nigerian government may have found a lackey in the World Bank, and is using their advice as a means to justify…

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